Healthcare Construction Project Manager

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pensacola, FL
• Facility: Ascension ASH Hospital Pensacola
• Department: Construction
• Schedule: Days l Full-time l 40 hours per week

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Plan, track, and evaluate capital construction projects from design to completion, directly managing budgets, bids, schedules, and financial reporting (including earned value and burn rates).
• Establish and implement standardized national policies and procedures for construction project management to ensure operational consistency.
• Define project roles, estimate resources, and collaborate with hospital staff, contractors, architects, and engineers to align timelines and expectations.
• Enforce strict healthcare facility safety measures across all renovation and construction projects, overseeing work quality and warranty responses.
• Monitor and communicate key metrics-including risks, milestones, slippage, and project percent complete-to ensure alignment with customer expectations.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Licensed Construction Professional. Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC).
• Project Mgmt Professional. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Healthcare and construction experience is strongly preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer


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Responsibilities

• Plan, track, and evaluate capital construction projects from design to completion, directly managing budgets, bids, schedules, and financial reporting (including earned value and burn rates).
• Establish and implement standardized national policies and procedures for construction project management to ensure operational consistency.
• Define project roles, estimate resources, and collaborate with hospital staff, contractors, architects, and engineers to align timelines and expectations.
• Enforce strict healthcare facility safety measures across all renovation and construction projects, overseeing work quality and warranty responses.
• Monitor and communicate key metrics-including risks, milestones, slippage, and project percent complete-to ensure alignment with customer expectations.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Licensed Construction Professional. Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC).
• Project Mgmt Professional. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.