Senior Design Construction Manager in Napa, California - #67274 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 67274

Senior Design Construction Manager
Our client is seeking a Senior Design Construction Manager to lead capital projects within a healthcare setting. The role requires a hands-on leader who can drive project success through effective collaboration, clear communication, and strong oversight of construction activities.

This role is fully onsite in Napa, California.

Senior Design Construction Manager Responsibilities

• Deliver capital projects supporting key regional and system-wide initiatives.
• Lead project teams, ensuring that key deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Oversee complex projects and manage third-party vendors effectively.
• Provide leadership and management to meet construction project goals.
• Review project reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.
• Communicate technical standards to the construction management team.
• Develop, review, and maintain project budgets and as-built cost data.
• Create and manage RFPs for architectural and general construction services.
• Facilitate design meetings with architectural, end-user teams, and oversee construction (OAC) meetings.
• Review design documents for quality, constructability, and compliance with local requirements.
• Develop infection control procedures in collaboration with safety and accreditation teams, ensuring compliance during construction.
• Approve architectural add services, construction change orders, invoices, and pay applications.
• Manage preconstruction and construction project milestone schedules.
• Ensure the quality and timely completion of work by architects and contractors, maintaining financial stewardship.
• Communicate project progress, changes, and impacts clearly with vendors, internal teams, and senior leadership.
• Inspect construction progress for conformance to design documents and contractual requirements.
• Oversee procurement and installation of FF&E, coordinating moves with internal and external teams.
• Ensure timely completion of the construction punch list and finalize project close-out documentation.

Senior Design Construction Manager Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction management.
• 4+ years of healthcare-specific construction management experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience managing direct reports and third-party vendors.
• Experience with land use practices across diverse geographic portfolios.
• Strong financial analysis and negotiation skills for architectural and construction proposals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance (required upon request).

Additional Requirements:

• This role is based in a hospital setting and requires daily onsite presence.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from the specified location.
• Willingness to travel frequently within a defined region as needed.
• Flexibility to work weekends occasionally, as determined by management needs.

Salary: $145k-$233k/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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