Full-Time, Days
Salary Range: $71,260 - $106,870/yr.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Construction Project Manager 1

REPORTS TO POSITION: Director – Planning, Design, and Construction

DEPARTMENT: Planning, Design, and Construction

DATE LAST REVIEWED: October 2025

OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring, Teamwork, and Safety

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) Department at St. Charles Health System (SCHS) is responsible for construction project management at all SCHS owned and leased facilities. The PDC Department provides complete construction project management services from intake through project close-out for all of the following: new construction, renovations/retrofits, departmental relocations, major facilities improvements/maintenance projects, environmental modifications associated with newly leased spaces and other activities of similar nature. The PDC Department works in partnership with clinical and business teams to help provide guidance on new initiatives and deliver high quality projects and services at the best possible cost.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Construction Project Manager 1 at SCHS is responsible for managing one or more small to midsize construction and/or renovation projects at SCHS owned or leased facilities. Under the oversight of a more senior team member, this position is responsible for delivering project outcomes on time, within budget, and to mutually agreed-upon customer specifications and quality expectations. This position assists in planning, design, and construction efforts in partnership with necessary stakeholders at all St. Charles facilities. To successfully do so, the Construction Project Manager 1 must have a strong ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders, maintain a positive outlook, and follow organizational standards to meet desired outcomes.

This position is responsible for providing development and other relevant updates to the PDC Director and does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Assists in the space planning process for renovations and new construction, reviewing plans and documents to ensure all affected departments and system managers are aware of projects and potential impacts before construction begins.

Assists with timely decisions in order to facilitate the construction process.

Assists with and engages in design reviews and helps to identify means to incorporate advances in technology, generate operational savings, and accelerate the construction process.

Develops an understanding of building code and Joint Commission/CMS requirements for healthcare facilities and works with permitting agencies to expedite.

Aids in managing the cost of construction projects to ensure alignment with approved budgets, generates purchase orders, and tracks both capital and operational spending.

Assists with the general contractor and architect selection process and issues contracts that are consistent with system policies.

Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external resources that may be identified as stakeholders for assigned construction projects.

Makes recommendations regarding project sequencing, resourcing, and prioritization.

Ensures that program goals and objectives are achieved within the project timeframes and guidelines established by the relevant stakeholders and hospital leadership.

Continually identifies, prioritizes, and mitigates project risks.

Holds individuals/teams accountable to timelines and plans; manages and adjusts pacing as necessary.

Manages escalation paths and supports the development of solutions when new risks emerge.

Identifies and applies relevant tools/templates/best practices and shares them with colleagues.

Invites and manages stakeholder feedback, incorporating it as appropriate.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Identifies potential barriers and roadblocks and works with the Director to develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, other related field. A combination of education and relevant professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: N/A

Preferred: Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)/Health Care Construction (HCC) Certification or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Minimum of three (3) years of construction project management or equivalent, related experience.

Preferred: Two (2) years of healthcare operations or project management experience.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

TRAVEL:

Ability to travel to all St. Charles Health System’s worksites and partner organizations across Oregon.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech

level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, standing, walking, lifting 1-10 pounds, keyboard operation.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, carrying/pushing, or pulling 1-10 pounds,

grasping/squeezing.

Rarely (10%): Stooping/kneeling/crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 11-15 pounds, operation of

a motor vehicle, exposure to heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool, lifting/carrying/pushing, or pulling 25-50 pounds, ability to hear

whispered speech level.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category: No Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Caregiver Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

Yes

Job Family:

COORDINATOR FACILITIES

Scheduled Days of the Week:

Monday-Friday

Shift Start & End Time:

8am-5pm

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