UCLA Health

Design & Construction Project Manager

UCLA Health$95K — $208K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project management experience in design and construction, preferably in healthcare settings.
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or related field.
  • Strong understanding of building codes and healthcare regulations.
  • Proven experience managing projects with budgets under $10M.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to develop and manage project timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Manage design and construction projects under $10M from initiation to completion.
  • Lead project planning and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Oversee regulatory approvals and adherence to healthcare building codes.
  • Develop detailed project budgets, timelines, and key milestones.
  • Lead the bidding process and manage contractor relationships.
  • Supervise construction activities and manage project documentation.
  • Coordinate communication among clinical and operational teams to ensure project efficiency.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Opportunities to lead significant projects in a major healthcare system.
  • Contribution to critical healthcare infrastructure.
  • Access to regulatory and audit support teams for enhanced project management.
Full Job Description
Description

Real Estate | Planning, Design & Construction

Manage capital design and construction projects that directly support UCLA Health's clinical and operational growth. As a Design & Construction Project Manager, you will lead projects under $10M from concept through completion. You will define scope, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

In this role, you will:
• Manage design and construction capital projects under $10M, including scope, schedule, budget, and execution strategy.
• Lead project planning, design, and consultant coordination to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Oversee regulatory approvals, plan check processes, and adherence to building codes and healthcare standards.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, timelines, and key milestones.
• Lead bidding, contract negotiation, and vendor management, including contractor selection and project execution.
• Oversee construction activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project closeout.
• Coordinate communication across clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to minimize disruption.
• Partner with regulatory teams to support licensing, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Ensure complete project closeout, including documentation, record drawings, and turnover requirements.

Salary Range:

$95,400 to $208,300 annually. Target salary $100,000 to $135,000 annually.

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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