Design Project Manager Jobs in Bridgeport, CT (NOW HIRING)

Location: New Haven, CT

Pay Rate: $40-$55/hr

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support capital construction, infrastructure renewal, and building systems projects across a major healthcare campus. This role is responsible for managing projects from planning through completion while coordinating closely with facilities, contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, and operational stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare, institutional, or large commercial construction and possess experience managing projects involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, infrastructure upgrades, and critical building systems.

• Manage multiple construction and infrastructure projects simultaneously through all phases of delivery.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, implementation, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status reports to leadership.
• Support capital improvement initiatives and infrastructure renewal projects.
• Coordinate work within occupied facilities while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, healthcare regulations, safety standards, and organizational requirements.
• Manage contractor performance and oversee project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of onsite construction project experience

• Minimum of 4 years of onsite construction project experience managing commercial, institutional, healthcare, or infrastructure projects

• Experience managing healthcare, hospital, laboratory, pharmaceutical, higher education, or institutional projects.
• Experience working within occupied healthcare environments.
• Experience managing MEP systems, including:
  • HVAC
  • Electrical distribution
  • Plumbing
  • Fire protection
  • Emergency power systems
  • Building automation systems
• Owner's Representative or Facilities Project Management experience.
• Experience managing infrastructure, utility, central plant, chiller, generator, or building systems projects.

• Construction Project Management
• Budget Management
• Scheduling
• Cost Control
• Change Management
• Contract Administration
• Risk Management
• Contractor Coordination
• Design Team Coordination
• Project Reporting
• Stakeholder Management

• Procore
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Bluebeam
• Sage/Timberline
• AutoCAD
• Building Management or CMMS platforms
• Trimble Unity (preferred)

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Healthcare Construction
• Hospital Renovations
• Facilities Capital Projects
• MEP Construction
• Utility Infrastructure
• Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Facilities
• Institutional Construction
• Higher Education Campuses
• Owner's Representative Services

• Opportunity to support a large healthcare facilities organization.
• Work on impactful facilities, infrastructure, and building systems projects.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced project and facilities professionals.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential.

Candidates with backgrounds in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

• Healthcare Construction Project Management
• Hospital Facilities Project Management
• MEP Project Management
• Owner's Representative Services
• Infrastructure Project Management
• Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences Construction
• Institutional Construction
• Facilities Capital Project Management

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, CT.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in New Haven,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.