Senior Project Manager: Healthcare Construction
About the job
- At least 10 years in progressively responsible roles, with extensive estimating experience and an understanding of the business side of construction; field experience is a plus.
- Experience working on healthcare construction projects; medical office building or renovation experience is preferred.
- A bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or architecture-related fields, or equivalent training and related experience.
- A proven record of success on large and/or complex projects.
- A deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting, and knowledge of the market and industry.
- Significant training and experience with current technology, processes, and procedures that produce accurate, efficient results.
- A valid driver's license.
- Take charge of the overall administration, execution, and completion of complex and/or large-sized projects, including project development and overseeing organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
- Monitor productivity and profitability, manage communication between teams, resolve conflicts, and cultivate client and architect/engineer relationships.
- Assist with preparation of budgets and estimates during preconstruction.
- Provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions.
- Solicit, qualify, review, and evaluate bids from qualified subcontractors to ensure required scopes are included.
- Prepare general conditions work and incorporate it into the overall budget.
- Coordinate permit applications for review, approval, and submittal.
- Coordinate with the leader to establish and monitor project goals and prepare project projections.
- Negotiate, award, and write subcontracts in collaboration with the leader.
- Complete bid and post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management.
- Develop and maintain a detailed schedule covering key preconstruction activities impacting project teams, the identified critical path, owner move-in, inspections, and punch list.
- Prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
- Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge or Market Leader as required.
- Review and approve invoices for goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work.
- Manage the shop drawing and submittal schedule, requests for information, and change order processes.
- Coordinate and conduct required meetings.
- Ensure required inspections are performed and enforce quality control procedures and safety inspections.
- Review closeout documentation, job costs, billings, and pencil draws.
- Build and nurture relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors.
- Promote Leopardo and network within the industry.
- Assist in recruiting and training efforts as required.
- Advise project teams, which may include a Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Assistant, Project Accountant, Project Engineer, and/or Interns.
- Field experience is a plus.
- Medical office building or renovation experience is preferred.
- ACC Build experience is a plus.
- OSHA 30-hour certification is a plus.
- LEED Green Associate accreditation is a plus.
About the company
Leopardo is a national construction company that plans, manages, and builds projects across many sectors, from healthcare and senior living to airports, retail, and multi-family housing. Founded in 1977, it brings together hundreds of professionals and offices nationwide to handle a wide range of projects of all sizes and complexities for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, developers, and healthcare providers. Its approach combines a large, diverse team with structured programs and resources to guide projects from initial concept through completion. Leopardo differentiates itself through its market breadth, depth of experience across many sectors, and a strong emphasis on its people and career development, offering benefits, training, mentorship, and community involvement. The company’s goal is to deliver award-winning construction results for a broad set of clients, building lasting relationships while expanding its footprint across the nation.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Founded
1979
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Leopardo broke ground on The Ave. in May 2025, completing fall 2026.
- Leopardo started 1539 N. Pulaski in January 2026, adding 61 senior units.
- Leopardo opened a Washington, D.C. office lease and added Eric Dey in Ohio February 2026.
What critics are saying
- Ohio expansion depends on winning enough work after Belle Oaks and Ten60 Bolivar finish.
- Public-sector and affordable-housing deals, like The Ave. and 1539 N. Pulaski, face funding delays.
- A major safety or liability claim would hit a contractor brand built on trust.
What makes Leopardo unique
- Leopardo wins complex adaptive-reuse work, from 45 Erieview to Ten60 Bolivar in Cleveland.
- It pairs healthcare, affordable housing, and municipal delivery across Chicago, Ohio, and D.C.
- Its construction technology push under Doug Snider and 17% female workforce strengthens execution.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
- Pet Insurance