Project Manager I - Construction & Development

Central Health is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Construction Manager I to join our team. This entry-to-mid level role is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who is eager to grow within a purpose-driven healthcare organization and leverage technology to deliver projects efficiently and compliantly.

Central Health’s primary responsibility is to build and maintain a network of health care providers for Medical Access Program members and residents with low income and no health insurance. We partner with clinics, hospitals, and health organizations, ensuring Medical Access Program members have access to a robust set of benefits, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral health and dental care, currently at 175 locations. Central Health recently began the direct care for our patient population in specific areas and looks to expand this care provision at new and renovated clinic sites throughout Travis County.

The Construction Project Manager I is responsible for implementing projects that advance Central Health’s Board of Managers’ strategic healthcare initiatives, including the planning, coordination, and execution of construction and renovation efforts across the system. Under the guidance of senior staff, this individual will assist in managing contractors, tracking budgets and schedules, maintaining compliance with healthcare construction regulations (FGI Guidelines, TDH requirements), and ensuring that all work meets Central Health's quality and safety standards.

A key component of this role is effective use of construction management software, digital collaboration platforms, and data tools to maintain project transparency, ensure compliance, produce accurate reports and deliver projects on time and on budget in an active healthcare environment.

This position is considered Hybrid, which means that individuals in this position may work both at an approved Offsite location and Onsite at a primary location or multiple locations based on Business Needs.

• Attention to Detail - Accurate documentation and thorough field observation. 
• Adaptability - Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-project environments. 
• Mission Alignment - Genuine commitment to healthcare equity and community service. 
• Stakeholder Management - Builds and maintains effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Communication - Clear written and verbal updates to diverse stakeholders, including executives, clinical staff, contractors, and design teams. 
• Technology Curiosity - Proactively adopts new software and digital workflows. 
• Problem Solving - Proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of project issues with sound judgment. 
• Analytical Thinking - Strong ability to evaluate data, assess risk, and drive informed decisions. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). 
• Experience using BIM tools in a viewer capacity (Autodesk BIM 360, Navisworks).

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction sciences, or related field required
• Associates Degree (higher degree accepted) with 10 years of relevant project coordination experience.

• 1–3 years of experience in construction project management, owner's representative work, or related facilities/project coordination roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross functional projects through the full lifecycle — initiation, design, construction, and closeout.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, plans, specifications, and standard project delivery models (design-bid-build, CM-at-Risk).
• Experience developing project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Exposure to healthcare or institutional construction (hospitals, clinics, government facilities). 
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or comparable construction management information systems (CMIS). 
• Familiarity with FGI Guidelines, ICRA/ILSM protocols, or infection control in occupied healthcare facilities. 
• Working knowledge of scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6). 
• Experience with capital budget development, cash flow modeling, and financial reporting. 
• 5 years Experience in complex, cross-functional/cross organizational project management. 
• 5 years Experience developing project plans, assessing, and allocating resources, tracking progress, monitoring project budgets, assessing, and mitigating risk to project completion and preparing project/reports, documentation throughout life cycle of project.
• 5 years or more managing construction projects in the healthcare industry

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• LEED AP or equivalent sustainability credential

• Valid Texas driver's license and ability to travel between Central Health facilities within Travis County.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification