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Project Manager – Healthcare Construction
About the job Project Manager – Healthcare Construction
Project Manager – Healthcare Construction
Location: Bluffton, South Carolina
Work Model: Fully Onsite (Non-Negotiable)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $115,000 – $140,000 base + bonus eligibility + full benefits
The Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is partnering with a well-established commercial construction organization to identify a seasoned Project Manager for a ground-up hospital build scheduled to begin construction in mid-2026.
This role is ideal for a construction professional who thrives in complex healthcare environments, takes full ownership of execution, and is comfortable leading projects from preconstruction through close-out. The successful candidate will be a steady, hands-on leader who understands the operational, safety, and regulatory rigor required for hospital construction.
This is a fully onsite role in Bluffton, SC and requires early ramp-up ahead of the construction start.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Candidates must demonstrate direct, hands-on experience with these responsibilities to be considered:
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Lead a ground-up healthcare construction project from preconstruction through final close-out
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Own project scheduling, sequencing, and milestone execution across all phases
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Maintain full responsibility for budget development, cost controls, forecasting, and reporting
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Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and field teams in close partnership with Superintendents
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Ensure compliance with healthcare construction standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements
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Drive proactive problem-solving to mitigate risk, delays, and cost overruns
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Serve as the central point of accountability between field leadership, executives, and external stakeholders
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
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5–10 years of relevant construction Project Management experience
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Proven ground-up healthcare or large commercial construction experience
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Direct ownership of budgets, schedules, and cost reporting
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Experience working closely with Superintendents and field leadership
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Ability and willingness to work fully onsite in Bluffton, SC
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Stable employment history with demonstrated follow-through on long-term projects
Preferred Qualifications (Highly Important)
Strong preference will be given to candidates who bring:
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Prior experience managing hospital construction projects specifically
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Background with a General Contractor (not owners rep–only or consulting roles)
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Construction Management degree or equivalent hands-on experience
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Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-trade teams through complex build phases
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Track record of delivering projects on schedule, on budget, and to healthcare standards
This Role Is Not a Fit If You:
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Have no ground-up healthcare project experience
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Have worked only on tenant improvements, interiors, or renovations
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Have never managed a project end-to-end from preconstruction to close-out
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Lack direct accountability for budgets and scheduling
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Come from strictly owners rep or advisory roles without GC-side execution ownership
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Have a pattern of job hopping or roles under 18 months
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Are seeking hybrid or remote flexibility
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Are unwilling to ramp up onsite ahead of the mid-2026 build start
What the Client Values Most
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Proven healthcare construction experience
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Field leadership and accountability
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Reliability, execution discipline, and calm decision-making under pressure
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Clear communication and a team-first mindset