MGR, Construction Management

Manager, Construction Management

The Manager, Construction Management is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing assigned construction and renovation projects within the healthcare organization to ensure alignment with strategic goals, compliance with regulatory standards, and delivery on time and within budget. This role manages multiple capital improvement and infrastructure projects, working closely with internal stakeholders (clinical, administrative, and facilities teams) and external vendors (architects, contractors, consultants) to ensure healthcare facilities meet operational, safety, and patient care standards.

Lead and manage construction projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, budgets, and timelines.

• Oversee all phases of construction including planning, design review, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout.

• Collaborate with internal departments (clinical, IT, facilities, finance) to define project scope, goals, and operational requirements.

• Manage relationships and contracts with architects, engineers, general contractors, and consultants.

• Monitor construction progress and performance; identify and resolve issues proactively.

• Ensure all construction activities comply with federal, state, and local building codes, including healthcare-specific regulations (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHPD, ADA, NFPA, infection control standards).

• Develop and manage project budgets; track costs, change orders, and forecasts.

• Coordinate move management and transition planning for completed projects.

• Prepare regular project status reports for leadership, including risk assessments and mitigation plans.

• Promote and ensure a culture of safety, quality, and compliance on all job sites.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture or related field required.

• In lieu of bachelor's degree 4 years of construction management experience will be accepted.

• Experience in healthcare construction and/or project management is highly preferred. Bachelor's degree (Required)

Experience

• 3 years of construction management experience (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• No certification or license is required for this position

Position is Hybrid for the Virginia Hampton Roads/Peninsula region

Travel to Sentara Facilities will be expected as needed

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.