Project Manager - Healthcare Construction

Job Description

Job Description

At  MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions (“MacMiller”) , we make buildings work better. As the Northwest’s leading mechanical contracting firm, we design, deliver, and service HVAC, plumbing, and automation system solutions for commercial buildings. With more than 1,600 employees across 15 offices, there’s a breadth and variety of work to keep you engaged and inspired.

We have a well-respected history of exceeding our customers’ expectations and executing with distinction. Our clients trust their toughest projects to our integrated teams, including:

• New Construction – Engineering, fabrication, and installation of mechanical systems for new projects, following lean construction practices.
• Special Projects – Retrofits and mechanical repairs for existing buildings to create new efficiencies.
• Service – Scheduled preventive maintenance ensuring tenant comfort and 24/7 emergency response.
• Building Performance – Control systems, fault detection, energy services, and remote monitoring.
• Energy & Sustainable Solutions - Acting as the Prime Contractor, we deliver design-build, energy-efficient solutions in the built environment for both private and public sector clients.

People love to work at  MacDonald-Miller because we all share the same  Core Culture Values:

Collaboration – Diverse players, one team, a common vision. Collaboration is our foundation and critical to the success of the company. Every team member is valued and brings unique strengths that help us achieve our shared vision.

Dedication – We are dedicated to personal and professional excellence. We execute with distinction by doing the right thing and following through on our commitments.

Safety – Everyone deserves a safe workplace. Safety is more than hard hats and boots; it’s an attitude and an environment we create. Every day, everyone goes home to their families.

Community – We are proud to be part of MacDonald-Miller. We actively seek to build relationships and know each other as individuals. Together, we create an environment that is welcoming, caring, and trusting.

Innovation – We are committed to continuous, creative problem-solving. Innovation is how we stay an industry leader. We always strive to challenge and better ourselves.

Fun!– Taking the work seriously but never taking ourselves too seriously. It’s possible to be both serious professionals and good-natured people you enjoy working with — we strive to be both.

Requirements

Project Manager – Healthcare Construction - This Is Where You Come In

We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of mechanical construction projects in healthcare environments, from preconstruction through closeout. In this role, you’ll manage project financials, schedules, risks, and coordination while partnering closely with healthcare owners, General Contractors, design teams, and field leadership.

Healthcare construction requires strong coordination, attention to detail, and proactive planning. You’ll help navigate complex building systems, demanding schedules, infection prevention requirements, and the unique challenges of working in active healthcare facilities. Your leadership will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to patient care.

You’ll collaborate with project and field teams to resolve challenges, maintain financial performance, and deliver high-quality mechanical systems that support safe, reliable healthcare environments.

In return for your hard work and ability to deliver exceptional results, you’ll be rewarded with meaningful ownership, opportunities for professional growth, and the autonomy to make an impact on important healthcare projects throughout the region.

Top Deliverables in Your First Year to Be a Hero

• Deliver successful healthcare projects. Manage mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, meeting established safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer expectations.
• Manage project schedules and execution. Develop, monitor, and communicate project schedules, coordinating procurement, equipment lead times, prefabrication, commissioning, and field installation.
• Navigate healthcare construction requirements. Coordinate project activities around infection prevention and control, interim life safety measures, facility access restrictions, shutdowns, and occupied-space work requirements, as applicable.
• Maintain strong financial performance. Manage project budgets, cost tracking, labor forecasting, billing, change management, subcontract administration, purchase orders, and financial projections to achieve project margin objectives.
• Manage contracts, changes, and risks. Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and design documents to identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, risks, and opportunities. Prepare, negotiate, and manage change orders with appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate complex mechanical systems. Partner with design teams, VDC/Detailing, field leadership, and other trades to resolve coordination issues involving HVAC, plumbing, piping, controls, and related building systems.
• Support quality and commissioning. Ensure work meets project specifications, applicable codes, healthcare facility requirements, and quality standards. Coordinate testing, inspections, commissioning, and closeout documentation.
• Build strong project relationships. Maintain productive relationships with healthcare owners, facilities teams, General Contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders through proactive communication and dependable follow-through.
• Coordinate project resources. Work with project leadership and field teams to align staffing, procurement, materials, and other resources with project needs.
• Drive proactive problem-solving. Anticipate schedule, labor, procurement, coordination, and operational risks, bringing the right people together to resolve issues before they affect project outcomes.

The Project Manager reports to the Director of Oregon Project Management and is part of a collaborative team delivering complex and impactful mechanical construction projects. This role works across all levels of the organization and contributes to strong customer partnerships, effective project execution, and continued growth in the healthcare market.

Your Background: What Kind of Person Will Thrive in This Role?

You Should Have

• 6+ years of project management experience in the mechanical construction industry, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects.
• Experience managing healthcare construction projects, preferably in hospitals, medical centers, outpatient facilities, or other clinical environments.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations.
• Strong financial and commercial skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, labor productivity, billing, change management, and contract administration.
• Experience coordinating mechanical systems, construction schedules, subcontractors, procurement, and field installation activities.
• An understanding of healthcare construction requirements, including infection prevention, life safety, occupied-facility work, shutdown planning, and coordination with healthcare facilities personnel.
• Experience collaborating with project teams, resolving complex issues, and supporting the development of Project Engineers or other project professionals.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, design teams, General Contractors, and field personnel.
• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with hospital renovations, expansions, central utility plant projects, operating-room upgrades, imaging departments, or other technically complex healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with healthcare construction guidelines and standards, including applicable FGI Guidelines, infection control risk assessments (ICRAs), interim life safety measures (ILSMs), and commissioning requirements.
• Experience coordinating work in occupied healthcare facilities where shutdowns, noise, vibration, dust, utility interruptions, and patient safety must be carefully managed.
• Experience with mechanical prefabrication, BIM/VDC coordination, and design-assist or design-build project delivery.

And Everyone You Work With Should Describe You As…

• Accountable and dependable. You take ownership of your responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and keep projects moving forward.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented. You anticipate challenges, address issues early, and develop practical solutions that protect project outcomes.
• Adaptable and organized. You can manage competing priorities, changing project requirements, and the unique operational demands of healthcare environments.
• An effective communicator. You build productive relationships with healthcare owners, facilities teams, General Contractors, design partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Financially disciplined. You understand how project decisions affect labor productivity, costs, schedules, and profitability.
• Collaborative and detail-oriented. You coordinate across disciplines and recognize the importance of precision in complex healthcare projects.
• Committed to teamwork. You support your colleagues, share information, and contribute to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Driven to deliver results. You bring a strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

And You Should Be Motivated By…

• Delivering projects that make a difference. You take pride in building healthcare environments that support patient care, clinical teams, and communities.
• Managing complex challenges. You enjoy coordinating mechanical systems, demanding schedules, and the unique requirements of healthcare facilities.
• Taking ownership. You value the opportunity to make decisions, solve problems, and influence project outcomes.
• Building strong partnerships. You enjoy working closely with healthcare owners, facilities personnel, General Contractors, and project teams.
• Growing your expertise. You want to strengthen your project management, technical, financial, and leadership capabilities.
• Continuously improving. You look for better ways to plan, coordinate, execute, and deliver projects.
• Working with a high-performing team. You thrive in a results-oriented environment where initiative, accountability, and strong performance create opportunities for growth.
• Being part of a collaborative culture. You value transparency, innovation, trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to exceptional results.

Benefits

Compensation: $100,000–$140,000 annually, plus a company vehicle or auto allowance

Benefits:
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions proudly provides comprehensive employee coverage, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees (coverage available for dependents with shared premium).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays).
• Disability income protection, including short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee and dependent life insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Where You’ll Work
Our Portland office (12911 NE Airport Way, Portland OR, 97230) which is 5 minutes from the Portland Airport and Cascade Station and not far from the Downtown corridor, in the heart of the city buzzing with indie boutiques and a creative dining scene ranging from eclectic food trucks to high-end seafood bistros. 

Interested in Learning More?
If you’re ready for an adventure and interested in being considered for this role, click  Apply to start the conversation!

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.