UCLA Health
Published
August 12, 2026
Location
Los Angeles, California
Job Type

Description

Design & Construction Project Manager

Work Location
Los Angeles,CA

Job #30685

Work Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Type
2 – Staff- Career

Duration
Indefinite

Salary Range
$98200-214600 Annually

Posted Date
August 11, 2026

Bargaining Unit
99

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

DescriptionReal Estate | Planning, Design & Construction

Manage capital design and construction projects that directly support UCLA Health’s clinical and operational growth. As a Design & Construction Project Manager, you will lead projects under $10M from concept through completion. You will define scope, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

In this role, you will:

• Manage design and construction capital projects under $10M, including scope, schedule, budget, and execution strategy.
• Lead project planning, design, and consultant coordination to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Oversee regulatory approvals, plan check processes, and adherence to building codes and healthcare standards.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, timelines, and key milestones.
• Lead bidding, contract negotiation, and vendor management, including contractor selection and project execution.
• Oversee construction activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project closeout.
• Coordinate communication across clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to minimize disruption.
• Partner with regulatory teams to support licensing, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Ensure complete project closeout, including documentation, record drawings, and turnover requirements.

Salary Range:

$95,400 to $208,300 annually. Target salary $100,000 to $135,000 annually.

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