Senior Project Manager (Inova Design & Construction)

Inova Alexandria is looking for a dedicated Senior Manager, Design Construction to join the Inova Design and Construction team. This role is full-time day shift working Monday - Friday between 8:00am-4:30pm

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave.

Senior Manager, Design Construction Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage construction projects across multiple sites, from feasibility through closeout
• Hire, train, and manage project teams (PMs and CFRs); delegate responsibilities and drive performance
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC, ICRA, ILSM, VUSBC, and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain fiscal accountability through budgeting, cost tracking, and monthly variance reporting
• Review and authorize construction documents, change orders, contractor payments, and amendments
• Serve as liaison with architects, engineers, contractors, Inova staff, county and state agencies
• Coordinate all phases of construction and design, including zoning, permitting, equipment planning, and infrastructure requirements
• Monitor progress using Microsoft Project; ensure alignment with master schedules and milestone dates
• Direct the contractor selection process, bid evaluations, and construction contract awards
• Lead project meetings, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure accountability for open issues and action items
• Mentor and train new team members and help evolve internal policies and procedures for optimal project performance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field (or relevant experience in lieu of degree equivalent to 4 years)
• Experience: 10 years of construction project management experience involving an increasing level of responsibility for direct management of construction activities as the Owner's representative with at least 6 years managing healthcare facility construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare or Hospital Construction experience