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Essel

Healthcare Project Engineer

Sacramento, CA

$73K - $94K/yr

Position Summary The Project Engineer will support the Project Manager and Superintendent in the successful execution of healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This ...

NK Architects

Healthcare Project Architect

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Our purpose: empowering healthcare providers, educators, and allied organizations to leverage ... Comfortable and versed working with senior project managers * Self-motivated and energetic ...

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How much do director healthcare project manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for director healthcare project manager in the United States is $53.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.38 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director Healthcare Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Healthcare Project Manager, you need expertise in healthcare operations, project management methodologies, and a background in business or clinical management, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree and PMP or similar certification. Mastery of project management software (such as MS Project or Smartsheet), electronic health record (EHR) systems, and data analytics tools is typically required. Outstanding leadership, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills to lead cross-functional teams and navigate complex projects. These competencies are crucial for driving project success, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering high-value outcomes in healthcare organizations.

What does a Director Healthcare Project Manager do?

A Director Healthcare Project Manager oversees large-scale projects within healthcare organizations, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. They lead project teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage resources to implement improvements such as new healthcare technologies, facility expansions, or process changes. Their role also involves risk management, compliance with healthcare regulations, and maintaining ongoing communication with executive leadership. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in both healthcare and project management.

What are some typical challenges a Director Healthcare Project Manager faces when overseeing large-scale healthcare initiatives?

A Director Healthcare Project Manager often navigates complex regulatory requirements, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and ensures alignment across clinical, administrative, and IT stakeholders. Managing competing priorities and adapting to frequent changes in healthcare regulations can be challenging, as can maintaining clear communication among diverse teams. Additionally, balancing project timelines and budgets while ensuring compliance with patient care standards requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

What is the difference between Director Healthcare Project Manager vs Healthcare Program Manager?

AspectDirector Healthcare Project ManagerHealthcare Program Manager
CredentialsProject management certifications (PMP), healthcare experienceProgram management certifications, healthcare background
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, hospitals, clinicsHealthcare systems, multi-project environments
Employer UsageHospitals, healthcare providers, health systemsHealth agencies, large healthcare organizations

The main difference is that a Director Healthcare Project Manager oversees specific healthcare projects, focusing on execution and delivery, while a Healthcare Program Manager manages multiple related projects to achieve broader organizational goals. Both roles require healthcare knowledge and project management skills, but the Director typically has a more hands-on leadership role in individual projects.

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Infographic showing various Director Healthcare Project Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,338 per year, or $53 per hour.
OSHPD Healthcare Project Manager III

OSHPD Healthcare Project Manager III

Perkins Eastman

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Life at PE:
Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 24 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".
We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as an integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process. For us all good design is sustainable.
The Opportunity:
Healthcare Project Manager is a project leadership position with responsibility for architectural design and technical production of projects. Perkins Eastman covers multiple practice areas including education, healthcare, senior living and housing. We are seeking an individual with strong technical and communication skills working within the design team to create exemplary buildings to suit clients' and users' needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Manage the overall project through all design phases including client interaction, schedule and financial performance. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential.
  • Assist Principal-in-Charge with generating Design Services Proposals
  • Understand contracts and run projects from inception through to project closeout.
  • Manage project teams, determining staffing assignments required to meet project milestones.
  • Responsible for all aspects of project management including budgeting, staffing, billing and consultant billing.
  • Manage and/or generate details, both exterior and interior within a Revit context
  • Lead in coordination with consultants and design team
  • Coordinate material identification and specifications
  • Quality control of the contract documents
  • Lead all aspects of the Construction Administration phase including meetings, submittals and preparation of field sketches.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture is required.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience.
  • Must possess OSHPD/HCAI experience.
  • Must have experience with medium to large healthcare project.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Familiarity with Deltek Vision Software a plus
  • Proficient with computer-assisted design software such as Revit and AutoCAD
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
  • Passion for and fundamental understanding of sustainable design.
  • CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations, progress toward licensure (NCIDQ) are pluses.
  • License preferred.

Additional Qualifications:
  • OSHPD 1 and OSHPD 3 project experience is a must.
  • Must be able to interface with client and maintain the relationship while managing the project.
  • Must be able to put fee proposals together for projects.
  • Must have experience managing the project budget
  • Must be able to contribute towards RFPs.
  • Excellent communication skills is a must.
  • Manage and assign staff on the project.
  • (Design-Build experience is a plus)
  • Ability to do business development and bring in clients is a plus.

What we offer you:
  • Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401k Options
  • PTO
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Professional Development
  • Competitive salary

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.
Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.
Salary Range: $120k to $135k
Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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