Project Manager - Healthcare

Join a team where design meets purpose. At RLF, our mission is to create high-performing environments that inspire and nurture the human spirit. For over 90 years, we have been a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and interior design firm. With a focus on healthcare and federal projects, we deliver impactful, innovative spaces that shape communities and improve lives.

We’re a passionate, collaborative team that values excellence, relationships, and fun. If you're looking to make a difference through meaningful work, let’s build something great together.

RLF is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams of Architects and Engineers on complex healthcare projects. This position plays a key role throughout the entire project lifecycle - from marketing proposals and fee development through design, permitting, and construction. The ideal candidate brings proven project management experience in healthcare design and will help drive project success by meeting objectives for scope, deliverables, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

This role reports to the Market Sector Leader and requires a seasoned professional capable of independently managing all aspects of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of architectural projects. Successfully contribute to multi-disciplinary efforts and manage project activities.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of project teams, including architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear communication to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure project teams adhere to RLF guidelines, best practices, and quality standards by managing quality control processes throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Monitor and manage contracts, project financial performance, invoicing, and collections. Responsible for forecasting, developing, tracking, and revising project budgets and schedules.
• Establish project plans, milestones, and coordination with internal and external team members to align to these project plans.
• Lead external team including the coordination of consultants, technical experts, and construction partners to ensure all parties are adhering to standards and processes as it relates to contract requirements and industry best practices.
• Maintain accountability for project scope and controlling out-of-scope work and/or scope creep.
• Manage the execution of lessons learned and project impact post project completion.
• Cultivate strong client relationships through clear, proactive communication.
• Have a critical understanding of organization business, operations, and corporate strategy.
• Upholds company culture and team member engagement by managing workload distribution and project responsibilities throughout the project life cycle.
• Mentor and guide project staff; provide feedback and support technical and professional growth.
• Demonstrated flexibility in managing workload, including occasional extended hours to meet critical deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.