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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Hybrid | Healthcare Plumbing Engineering Leadership | San Francisco or Los Angeles, California
Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 608-216-2928
Email: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com
LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Heartline Staffing is hiring a Plumbing Healthcare Project Leader in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California.
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Leadership role on a multidisciplinary buildings engineering team at a global engineering firm
- Manage multidisciplinary projects with a focus on major healthcare projects
- Lead delivery of high-quality work, build strong client relationships, and develop and mentor engineers
- Role can be based in either San Francisco or Los Angeles
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
- Lead plumbing design on major healthcare projects
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days from home
- Choice of San Francisco or Los Angeles office
- Contribute to decarbonization efforts
- Collaborative culture focused on innovation, technical excellence, and inclusiveness
SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hybrid: 3 days per week in office, 2 days from home
- San Francisco or Los Angeles office
- Client-facing and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings
- Multidisciplinary buildings engineering team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead plumbing engineering design on projects, particularly major healthcare projects, including responsible charge responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality engineering work that meets internal project goals, including profitability
- Develop and maintain excellent client relationships
- Lead and supervise staff on a variety of projects, particularly healthcare, including decarbonization efforts
- Attend client-facing and OAC meetings
- Participate in local professional associations, including ASPE
- Support project pursuits, including reviewing and preparing proposals and scoping documents
- Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and inclusiveness
- Coach and support the skill development of team members
TECHNICAL SCOPE
- Domestic cold water, water treatment, and domestic hot water systems
- Sanitary drainage and vent systems and storm drainage systems
- Pumping systems
- Medical gas systems
- Natural gas distribution systems
- Special fire suppression systems, including gaseous and water mist
- Acid waste and vent systems
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Compensation details shared during your recruiter conversation
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering REQUIRED
- 12+ years of proven experience designing building plumbing systems REQUIRED
- Professional US Engineering License or equivalent US-certified accreditation for the plumbing discipline REQUIRED
- Experience leading project teams on medium- to large-scale projects REQUIRED
- Experience with 3D BIM/CAD software such as AutoCAD MEP or Revit MEP, or proficiency in mapping out the BIM process from a multidisciplinary standpoint REQUIRED
- Extensive plumbing systems design experience in healthcare and hospital buildings
- Familiarity with clash detection, multidisciplinary planning, and model quality review using tools such as Navisworks or BIM 360
- Ability to prioritize effectively and organize work in a constantly evolving environment
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many professionals prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Hybrid | Healthcare Plumbing Engineering Leadership | San Francisco or Los Angeles, California
Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 608-216-2928
Email: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com
LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Heartline Staffing is hiring a Plumbing Healthcare Project Leader in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California.
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Leadership role on a multidisciplinary buildings engineering team at a global engineering firm
- Manage multidisciplinary projects with a focus on major healthcare projects
- Lead delivery of high-quality work, build strong client relationships, and develop and mentor engineers
- Role can be based in either San Francisco or Los Angeles
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
- Lead plumbing design on major healthcare projects
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days from home
- Choice of San Francisco or Los Angeles office
- Contribute to decarbonization efforts
- Collaborative culture focused on innovation, technical excellence, and inclusiveness
SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hybrid: 3 days per week in office, 2 days from home
- San Francisco or Los Angeles office
- Client-facing and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings
- Multidisciplinary buildings engineering team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead plumbing engineering design on projects, particularly major healthcare projects, including responsible charge responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality engineering work that meets internal project goals, including profitability
- Develop and maintain excellent client relationships
- Lead and supervise staff on a variety of projects, particularly healthcare, including decarbonization efforts
- Attend client-facing and OAC meetings
- Participate in local professional associations, including ASPE
- Support project pursuits, including reviewing and preparing proposals and scoping documents
- Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and inclusiveness
- Coach and support the skill development of team members
TECHNICAL SCOPE
- Domestic cold water, water treatment, and domestic hot water systems
- Sanitary drainage and vent systems and storm drainage systems
- Pumping systems
- Medical gas systems
- Natural gas distribution systems
- Special fire suppression systems, including gaseous and water mist
- Acid waste and vent systems
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Compensation details shared during your recruiter conversation
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering REQUIRED
- 12+ years of proven experience designing building plumbing systems REQUIRED
- Professional US Engineering License or equivalent US-certified accreditation for the plumbing discipline REQUIRED
- Experience leading project teams on medium- to large-scale projects REQUIRED
- Experience with 3D BIM/CAD software such as AutoCAD MEP or Revit MEP, or proficiency in mapping out the BIM process from a multidisciplinary standpoint REQUIRED
- Extensive plumbing systems design experience in healthcare and hospital buildings
- Familiarity with clash detection, multidisciplinary planning, and model quality review using tools such as Navisworks or BIM 360
- Ability to prioritize effectively and organize work in a constantly evolving environment
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many professionals prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
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- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
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 Stantec, Jacobs, and STV, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 Sacramento 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 55% of healthcare project manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 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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