General Information
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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Posted Date
05/21/2026
Salary Range: $95400 - 208300 Annually
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
30685
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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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.
Job Qualifications
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Required
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 or more years of related experience or training in design, construction, facilities project management, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing design and construction projects, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, and healthcare construction standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a complex, fast paced environment.
• Strong project management, vendor coordination, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred
• Experience managing healthcare or hospital construction projects.
• Knowledge of HCAI, OSHPD, or similar healthcare regulatory approval processes.
• Experience with space planning, interior design, or furniture and equipment coordination.
• Familiarity with University of California systems, processes, or capital programs.
• Certification in project management such as PMP or equivalent.
