Healthcare Project Manager Jobs in California
Healthcare Project Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, health tech, managed care, and large integrated delivery networks, with openings at every level from coordinator to senior program director. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, and Dignity Health consistently maintain healthcare project manager pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are EHR implementation, clinical operations, and value-based care program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
STV is seeking a Healthcare Project Managers for our PM/CM group in Los Angeles.
The Assistant Project needs a strong history of recent healthcare experience representing owner’s on capital programs, facility upgrades, renovations and additions for both new and occupied healthcare facilities.
The successful candidate will represent the owner and owner stakeholder groups and be an integral part of a high performing team of professionals leading the delivery of projects and or programs for healthcare specific clients in the Los Angeles market. The Assistant Project Manager will represent the owner’s interest in managing design professionals and contractors constructing state of the art Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Bio Life Science facilities. In this role the Assistant Project Manager will work with the team to manage all phases of the project life cycle including but not limited to budgeting, planning, design, bidding, construction, commissioning, move management planning and close out services. Join STV and become part of one of the most dynamic and fast paced market sectors in the construction industry.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager in leading the project team, goal setting, developing policies and procedures to guide the project/program and mentor team members. In addition, the Assistant PM shall carry out duties as assigned by the Project Manager to achieve the successful completion of the project/program.
- Assist the PM in leading cross functional healthcare projects and initiatives with demanding resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
- Monitor design and construction activities to ensure that all phases of work are done in accordance with contractual agreements and corporate quality standards.
- Monitors, evaluates and or develops project budgets, cash flow analyses, and cost estimates, as well as reviews purchase orders, change orders, and invoices.
- Forecast, identify and addresses areas of potential liabilities and risks.
- Develops, monitors, and maintains project schedules. Ensures that project objectives are met.
- Maintains client, consultant, contractor, and vendor relationships. Manages conflict resolution.
- Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential concerns and persuades others, which may include executive leadership, to adopt positions to facilitate the successful conclusion of the project.
- Assist in the evaluation, development, and selection of standards, protocols, policies and procedures to facilitate project success.
- Provides guidance, direction, and instruction to less experienced team members and colleagues.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of owner representative/project management experience, specifically in Hospitals, Healthcare Systems, Pharmaceutical, Bio Life Science and related projects.
- Demonstrated history of managing minimum of $10 million in healthcare or related construction types.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and a track record in project management techniques, concepts, principles, and standards. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels internally and externally to establish credibility on project teams.
- Knowledge and ability to creatively resolve issues as they arise.
- Knowledge and ability to supervise people including recruitment, training, performance management, and people development.
- High proficiency with general Microsoft applications, including MS Project and Share Point.
- Demonstrated experience with project management software and applications.
- Ability to forecast project challenges and define solutions to maintain compliance with safety protocols, quality, schedule and budget.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$143,435.23 - $163,925.98
BENEFITS
STV offers the following benefits:
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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Healthcare Project Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Revolution Medicines9

- The People Concern8

- DaVita7

- UCLA Health6

- City of Hope5

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services52
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals22
- Education16
- Non-Profit & Social Services10
- Consulting & Professional Services9
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in healthcare project manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, or a related field required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred by California employers
- Three or more years of project management experience within a healthcare or clinical setting
- Demonstrated experience with EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner in a California environment
- Proficiency in project management tools including MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Knowledge of California health regulations, HIPAA compliance, and Joint Commission standards
Healthcare Project Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a healthcare project manager in California?
A bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or a related field is the standard entry point for healthcare project manager roles in California. There is no state-issued license specific to this role, but California employers strongly favor the PMP credential from the Project Management Institute and, for clinical tracks, a clinical background such as an RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Gaining experience in hospital operations, IT implementation, or managed care in California's large integrated health systems builds the foundation most employers require.
How much do healthcare project managers make in California?
Healthcare project managers in California earn a median of about $120,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,180 for the lowest 10% to over $188,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire healthcare project managers in California?
Employers hiring healthcare project managers in California right now include Revolution Medicines, The People Concern, and DaVita, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of large integrated health systems, health tech firms, and managed care organizations means consistent demand across both clinical and administrative project tracks.
Which California cities have the most healthcare project manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Redwood City are the California cities with the most healthcare project manager openings. Los Angeles anchors demand through its concentration of large hospital systems, managed care plans, and health tech companies, while San Francisco draws heavily from digital health and health IT sectors, and San Diego benefits from a strong biotech and research hospital presence that generates steady project management needs.
Are there remote healthcare project manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most healthcare roles. About 22% of healthcare project manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that the work centers on coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management rather than direct patient care. EHR implementation, IT project management, and program analytics tracks tend to carry the most remote flexibility among California postings.
How can I get hired as a healthcare project manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting in an adjacent coordinator or analyst role within a California health system and moving laterally into project management. Large California employers like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health run administrative fellowship and operations trainee programs that place early-career candidates into structured project environments. Earning a CAPM credential from the Project Management Institute signals readiness before you have years of experience. Roles titled project coordinator, clinical operations analyst, or program administrator inside California hospital networks are the most common entry points that lead directly to healthcare project manager positions.
Where can I find and apply to healthcare project manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to healthcare project manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, managed care organizations, and health tech employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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