Project Manager

Project Manager - Healthcare Facilities & Building Systems *Location:* New Haven, CT

• Pay Rate:* $40-$55/hr
• Employment Type:* 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced *Project Manager* to support capital construction, infrastructure renewal, and building systems projects across a major healthcare campus. This role is responsible for managing projects from planning through completion while coordinating closely with facilities, contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, and operational stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare, institutional, or large commercial construction and possess experience managing projects involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, infrastructure upgrades, and critical building systems. Responsibilities Manage multiple construction and infrastructure projects simultaneously through all phases of delivery. Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, implementation, and closeout activities. Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance. Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation. Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status reports to leadership. Support capital improvement initiatives and infrastructure renewal projects. Coordinate work within occupied facilities while minimizing operational disruptions. Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, healthcare regulations, safety standards, and organizational requirements. Manage contractor performance and oversee project execution from preconstruction through closeout. Required Qualifications Option 1 Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field Minimum of 2 years of onsite construction project experience Option 2 Minimum of 4 years of onsite construction project experience managing commercial, institutional, healthcare, or infrastructure projects Preferred Qualifications Experience managing healthcare, hospital, laboratory, pharmaceutical, higher education, or institutional projects. Experience working within occupied healthcare environments. Experience managing MEP systems, including: HVAC Electrical distribution Plumbing Fire protection Emergency power systems Building automation systems Owner's Representative or Facilities Project Management experience. Experience managing infrastructure, utility, central plant, chiller, generator, or building systems projects. Desired Skills Construction Project Management Budget Management Scheduling Cost Control Change Management Contract Administration Risk Management Contractor Coordination Design Team Coordination Project Reporting Stakeholder Management Preferred Software Experience Procore Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Bluebeam Sage/Timberline AutoCAD Building Management or CMMS platforms Trimble Unity (preferred) Ideal Backgrounds We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: Healthcare Construction Hospital Renovations Facilities Capital Projects MEP Construction Utility Infrastructure Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Facilities Institutional Construction Higher Education Campuses Owner's Representative Services Why Join? Opportunity to support a large healthcare facilities organization. Work on impactful facilities, infrastructure, and building systems projects. Collaborative team environment with experienced project and facilities professionals. Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential. Ideal Candidate Profile Candidates with backgrounds in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply: Healthcare Construction Project Management Hospital Facilities Project Management MEP Project Management Owner's Representative Services Infrastructure Project Management Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences Construction Institutional Construction Facilities Capital Project Management Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in New Haven,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems