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Project Manager – Healthcare ConstructionLocation: Bluffton, South Carolina
Work Model: Fully Onsite (Non-Negotiable)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $115,000 – $140,000 base + bonus eligibility + full benefitsThe OpportunityHireNow 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 ForCandidates must demonstrate direct, hands-on experience with these responsibilities to be considered:
Work Model: Fully Onsite (Non-Negotiable)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $115,000 – $140,000 base + bonus eligibility + full benefitsThe OpportunityHireNow 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 ForCandidates must demonstrate direct, hands-on experience with these responsibilities to be considered:
- Lead a ground-up healthcare construction project from preconstruction through final close-out
- Own project scheduling, sequencing, and milestone execution across all phases
- Maintain full responsibility for budget development, cost controls, forecasting, and reporting
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and field teams in close partnership with Superintendents
- Ensure compliance with healthcare construction standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements
- Drive proactive problem-solving to mitigate risk, delays, and cost overruns
- Serve as the central point of accountability between field leadership, executives, and external stakeholders
- 5–10 years of relevant construction Project Management experience
- Proven ground-up healthcare or large commercial construction experience
- Direct ownership of budgets, schedules, and cost reporting
- Experience working closely with Superintendents and field leadership
- Ability and willingness to work fully onsite in Bluffton, SC
- Stable employment history with demonstrated follow-through on long-term projects
- Prior experience managing hospital construction projects specifically
- Background with a General Contractor (not owners rep–only or consulting roles)
- Construction Management degree or equivalent hands-on experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-trade teams through complex build phases
- Track record of delivering projects on schedule, on budget, and to healthcare standards
- Have no ground-up healthcare project experience
- Have worked only on tenant improvements, interiors, or renovations
- Have never managed a project end-to-end from preconstruction to close-out
- Lack direct accountability for budgets and scheduling
- Come from strictly owners rep or advisory roles without GC-side execution ownership
- Have a pattern of job hopping or roles under 18 months
- Are seeking hybrid or remote flexibility
- Are unwilling to ramp up onsite ahead of the mid-2026 build start
- Proven healthcare construction experience
- Field leadership and accountability
- Reliability, execution discipline, and calm decision-making under pressure
- Clear communication and a team-first mindset
