Healthcare Project Manager

Cuningham seeks an architectural Project Manager within our Healthcare team to share in our purpose and choose to design for social and ecological well-being. We are a forward-thinking design firm that values people, creative problem solving, and a learning mindset in the pursuit of unique, regenerative solutions that fit our clients’ needs.  

The Project Manager will lead the process of design through all project phases, enabling the team to work effectively and efficiently. On small to medium scale projects, this role will coordinate scopes, communication plan, contracts, budgets and schedules with both client and consultant groups. This role must have a deep understanding of design and construction and experience working with large teams, interfacing with client groups and leading activities on site.

• Lead and manage small to medium project teams to successful outcomes in line with project goals, client satisfaction and firmwide initiatives.
• Build and support high performing teams alongside Project Executive and other project leaders consistent with established teaming process and share the responsibility for assessing team abilities and desired areas of growth and assign tasks and responsibilities accordingly.
• Develop and define scope, deliverables, schedules, and fees into comprehensive proposals in collaboration with the Project Executive and other project leaders.
• Assist project design and technical leaders in delivering coordinated packages across multi-discipline/multi-phase projects.
• Develop and update project work plans, labor plans, and project schedules and team tasks regularly.
• Motivate the project team to provide their best, foster collaboration and open communication as well as a high sense of accountability.
• Monitor the project budget and work with other project leaders and Project Executive to align the tasks and deliverables with employee time and performance.
• Plan and facilitate/delegate internal and external meetings and communications.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring project financial performance through available reports/tools.
• Responsible for identification of additional services on projects and pursuing those additional fees.
• Responsible for day-to-day client relations as determined with Project Executive and assisting project leadership as needed.
• Administer Owner and Consultant contracts.
• Submit to and review with clients matters pertaining to budget, schedule and scope of services.
• Maintain responsible oversight over technical submissions when required to sign and seal documents.
• Support leaders with staffing decisions and revenue projections.
• Participate in or lead the project pursuit process by informing, preparing and reviewing content for proposals/interviews.
• Manage and provide guidance and feedback on team and individual performance.

• Demonstrated success leading and inspiring management, technical and design staff.
• 10 years’ experience in the AEC industry. Must have prior experience with healthcare projects, at least two healthcare projects in the role of project manager required.
• Proven track record in the state of CA with OSHPD/HCAI experience.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture required. Architecture license required, preferably in the state of California.
• Proficient with MS Office, Bluebeam, AIA Contracts, MS Project (or similar), Deltek Vantagepoint (or similar).
• Familiar with Revit/BIM 360, Miro & Microsoft Teams (digital collaboration tools).

Why Cuningham?

Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.

Whether we are celebrating at a Spirit hour, nurturing an equitable and just work environment, or delivering regenerative design solutions to restore natural and human systems, each exchange is an opportunity to create a better future and support the health of our talent and communities. Our values are simple and impact every aspect of our practice:

Celebrate curiosity.

Design the future.

Restore the earth.

Take care of each other.

Have fun.

What can we create together?

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Cuningham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace when combined with equity and justice. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status.

Salary : $108,000 - $145,000