Parsons Corporation · 4 hours ago
Field Project Manager – Healthcare Facilities & Campus Infrastructure
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $177K/yr
7+ years expParsons Corporation is seeking a Field Project Manager with extensive healthcare facilities operations experience to lead infrastructure projects on an academic healthcare and research campus. The role focuses on on-site management of multidisciplinary trades contracts, ensuring safety, quality, and continuity of patient care and research operations.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary on-site Parsons representative, responsible for day-to-day field oversight of multidisciplinary trades contracts on an active academic healthcare and research campus
Provide direct field management for projects involving replacement or repair of:
HVAC and mechanical systems
Plumbing and piping systems
Electrical and lighting systems
Roofing and building envelope (windows, doors)
Pavements, site work, and minor structural repairs
Coordinate construction activities in 24/7 occupied facilities, including hospitals, research labs, academic buildings, and support areas, with a strong emphasis on maintaining uninterrupted patient care, research activities, and academic operations
Plan and manage phasing, logistics, access routes, temporary protections, and shutdowns (utilities, HVAC, power, etc.) in close collaboration with facilities, clinical, research, and security teams
Lead and document regular on-site meetings with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client stakeholders to review work plans, progress, safety, and issues
Identify field issues early, develop practical solutions, and coordinate with designers and stakeholders to resolve conflicts
Work cooperatively with the client’s procurement authority to:
Develop scopes of work and technical requirements for multiple trades
Prepare documents to solicit proposals from subcontractors, including RFPs/IFBs and bid packages tailored to healthcare and research environments
Support and/or lead the field aspects of the procurement process:
Conduct and coordinate pre-bid site walks and contractor walkthroughs
Respond to bidder inquiries regarding field conditions, phasing, and access
Provide input into bid evaluations, focusing on constructability, schedule, site logistics, and contractor experience in healthcare and research settings
Participate in or lead, as delegated, the bidding, selection, and contracting process with successful trades
Administer trade contracts in the field, including managing RFIs, submittals, field directives, coordination issues, and minor scope changes in alignment with project management and procurement policies
Monitor contractor performance on site to ensure compliance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and campus facility standards
Enforce Parsons and client safety requirements, including site-specific safety plans, hazard assessments, and traffic/access control measures in active campus environments
Support and monitor implementation of:
Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) measures in healthcare areas
Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and fire/life safety protocols
Controls for dust, noise, vibration, and security around sensitive clinical and research spaces
Coordinate inspections, testing, and QA/QC activities; manage punch lists and field acceptance of completed work
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations (e.g., local building codes, NFPA, FGI, campus standards, and relevant accreditation requirements)
Track and report on the progress of each trade’s work, including schedule status, manpower, milestones, issues, and risks, and provide regular updates to the Parsons project management team and client
Review and validate contractor daily reports, look-ahead schedules, and field changes; provide input to payment applications and change orders based on verified field progress
Maintain comprehensive field documentation, including:
Daily field reports and logs
Meeting minutes and action items
Photographic records of progress and issues
As-built field markups and closeout documentation
Communicate proactively with client facilities, clinical, research, and academic stakeholders regarding field activities, anticipated impacts, mitigation measures, and planned shutdowns or access restrictions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and hands-on field experience
7+ years of progressive, field-based experience in facilities operations, construction, and/or project management
Demonstrated significant experience in on-site management of multidisciplinary trades contracts for infrastructure or capital improvement projects on active healthcare and/or academic research campuses
Proven field experience delivering projects involving: HVAC/mechanical system replacements and upgrades, Plumbing and piping systems, Electrical and lighting systems, including coordination with critical/emergency power (where applicable), Roofing and envelope (windows, doors), Site work, pavements, and minor structural repairs
Experience working directly and cooperatively with a procurement authority to: Prepare bid/procurement documents and scopes of work, Handle bidding, contractor selection, and award, Support contracting and field contract administration
Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, phasing plans, and campus standards, and to translate them into actionable field work
Proficiency with basic project and construction tools (e.g., MS Office, Bluebeam; experience with CM platforms such as Procore, e-Builder, or similar is a plus)
Excellent on-site communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, facilities staff, clinical and research users, and management
Preferred
Experience in academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, or integrated healthcare and research campuses
Professional certifications such as CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager), CHC (Certified Healthcare Constructor), PMP, or CCM
Prior experience with Parsons or similar engineering/PMCM firms in a field leadership role
Familiarity with healthcare and research environment requirements, accreditation and licensing bodies, and campus construction standards
Experience managing multiple projects or task orders simultaneously in an active campus setting
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
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Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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