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BEAR Construction Company lists this Senior Project Manager opportunity in rolling meadows, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Description
BEAR Construction is seeking a highly motivated industry professional to support our growing Healthcare Market. This role is focused on implementing various delivery methods, leveraging estimating expertise, and utilizing technology solutions to enhance project execution and team performance. The ideal candidate has a proven commitment to client excellence, understands the complexities of occupied healthcare environments, and applies a forward-thinking approach throughout both the preconstruction and construction phases.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will plan, estimate, and manage healthcare construction projects from concept through closeout. This includes renovations, infrastructure upgrades, phased construction, and projects within active healthcare facilities where patient care, infection control, and operational continuity are critical. You will oversee construction procedures, validate project budgets and estimates, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.
Position Requirements
Responsibilities:
Lead healthcare construction projects through all phases including preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, construction, and closeout
Participate in conceptual, schematic, and GMP estimating efforts for healthcare clients and facilities
Coordinate construction activities within occupied healthcare environments while minimizing disruption to patient care and hospital operations
Ensure compliance with healthcare construction standards, infection control protocols (ICRA), interim life safety measures (ILSM), and facility-specific requirements
Collaborate closely with healthcare clients, facility teams, architects, engineers, and trade partners
Review and validate project budgets, cost estimates, scopes, and assumptions throughout the project lifecycle
Analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals for pricing alignment, completeness, and constructability
Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules that account for phased work, shutdowns, and operational constraints
Perform regular site walkthroughs to ensure safety compliance, quality control, and adherence to healthcare regulations and standards
Help manage and mentor BEAR project team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment
Provide value engineering solutions that support client goals, operational efficiency, and long-term facility performance
Oversee invoicing, projections, contract administration, and financial reporting
Build and maintain strong relationships within the healthcare construction industry
Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years of commercial construction project management experience
Healthcare construction experience strongly preferred
Experience managing projects in occupied healthcare facilities, including renovations and phased construction
Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, infection control practices (ICRA), and life safety requirements
Proven background in preconstruction, estimating, cost modeling, and budget validation
Thorough understanding of architectural, structural, civil, and MEPFP systems
OSHA safety trained with experience in healthcare safety and compliance standards
Ability to lead complex projects while maintaining strict safety, quality, and operational standards
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, consultants, and field teams
Proficient with construction scheduling, estimating, and project management software
Self-motivated, organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented
Equal Opportunity Employer
BEAR Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Worksite address
rolling meadows, IL, 60008, US
Who can apply
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