Construction Project Manager

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Cove

Department: Construction

Schedule: Days l Full-time l 40 hours per week

Direct full construction lifecycles from initial budgeting and bidding through execution, quality assurance, warranty response, and project closeout.

Partner with hospital clinical staff, architects, engineers, and contractors to schedule, estimate, and execute projects with minimal operational disruption.

Enforce strict healthcare facility safety protocols, infection control measures, and building standards across all renovations and builds.

Define cross-functional project roles, balance workloads, and align contractor and staff responsibilities with project timelines and fiscal constraints.

Deliver weekly stakeholder reporting on earned value, budget burn, schedule variances, risks, and critical milestones to ensure alignment with facility expectations.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s): Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s): Licensed Construction Professional . Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC).

Project Mgmt Professional. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) accepted.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare experience strongly preferred.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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