Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Healthcare

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager - Healthcare will oversee complex electrical construction projects within healthcare environments, leading projects from initial planning through final completion. This individual will be responsible for managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, subcontractors, and client relationships while ensuring projects meet established quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive electrical construction project management experience, with a strong background in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, medical centers, emergency departments, and outpatient clinics. Experience working in active healthcare environments is essential, including an understanding of the unique coordination, safety, infection control, and operational requirements associated with healthcare construction.

The Senior Project Manager will collaborate closely with field leadership, estimating teams, clients, general contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. Additionally, this individual will provide leadership and mentorship to project management personnel while supporting operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and continued business growth in the Orlando, FL area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• At least 7 years of project management experience within the electrical construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing electrical construction projects in healthcare environments, including hospitals, medical centers, emergency departments, or outpatient facilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Strong understanding of healthcare construction requirements, including infection control protocols (ICRA), interim life safety measures (ILSM), and maintaining safe operations within occupied healthcare facilities.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, construction drawings, specifications, and applicable NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, general contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience managing large-scale electrical construction projects within hospitals or other complex healthcare facilities.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory and accreditation requirements, including applicable Joint Commission standards.
• Experience with healthcare facility renovations, expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and new construction.
• Proficiency with project management and construction software, including Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing multiple projects and mentoring project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical construction projects within healthcare facilities from initial planning and preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and resource allocation.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with healthcare clients, facility representatives, general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate project activities to minimize disruptions to active healthcare operations, including patient care areas and critical facility infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare-specific construction requirements, including ICRA, ILSM, infection prevention protocols, and applicable safety regulations.
• Oversee project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, change orders, billing, and profitability.
• Collaborate with field leadership, superintendents, and foremen to ensure efficient project execution and alignment with established objectives.
• Identify potential project risks, scheduling conflicts, and operational challenges while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, quality, and performance while providing regular updates and reports to leadership and clients.
• Ensure all electrical installations meet applicable NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and healthcare facility requirements.
• Lead project meetings, including preconstruction meetings, progress updates, coordination meetings, and project closeout reviews.
• Mentor and develop project managers and other team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships, support business development, and contribute to the continued growth of NLG's Healthcare Division.

Skills

The Senior Project Manager - Healthcare must demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities to successfully manage complex electrical construction projects in healthcare environments. A thorough understanding of electrical construction practices, healthcare facility requirements, and project financial management is essential.

The ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders while navigating the operational challenges of active healthcare facilities is critical. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills will be necessary to identify project risks, resolve scheduling conflicts, and maintain project profitability. Proficiency in construction management software, scheduling tools, and financial reporting systems will support effective project oversight.

Additionally, this individual must demonstrate the ability to build lasting client relationships, lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor developing project management professionals, and maintain NLG's commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.