Vice President, Senior Project Manager

Vice President, Senior Project Manager

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: We are seeking a Vice President, Senior Project Manager to provide leadership for healthcare projects and client relationships throughout Northern California and Hawaii. This role combines executive-level project management, strategic client engagement, and business development responsibilities to support the continued growth of Salas O'Brien's Healthcare practice.

The successful candidate will lead complex healthcare projects, cultivate and expand client relationships, collaborate with the Marketing team on business development initiatives, and support project delivery efforts with healthcare leadership teams across the region. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while mentoring project teams and helping drive the continued success of the healthcare market sector.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead complex healthcare projects from planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations.
• Provide executive-level project oversight for multidisciplinary teams, coordinating efforts across architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting disciplines.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risk mitigation strategies, and resource planning to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and client service throughout all phases of project delivery.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for healthcare clients, fostering long-term relationships and exceptional client satisfaction.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing healthcare clients throughout Northern California and Hawaii markets.
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to successfully advance project objectives.

Business Development & Market Growth

• Partner with the Marketing Director and healthcare leadership team to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the Northern California and Hawaii healthcare market.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations for prospective and existing healthcare clients.
• Represent Salas O'Brien at industry events, professional organizations, and client-facing engagements to enhance market visibility and strengthen industry relationships.
• Develop and execute client engagement strategies that support the continued growth of the Healthcare practice.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with healthcare leaders and project teams in Hawaii to support project delivery, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Collaborate across offices and disciplines to leverage firmwide resources, technical expertise, and best practices in support of healthcare projects.
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts that support the continued growth and success of the Healthcare practice.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor project managers and project team members by sharing best practices, project leadership techniques, and client management expertise.
• Foster a collaborative, client-focused culture that reflects Salas O'Brien's values and commitment to excellence.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development initiatives as the Healthcare practice continues to grow.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or related field required.
• PMP, CCM, DBIA, or other project management and construction-related certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management, with a strong portfolio of healthcare projects
• Minimum of 8 years of HCAI/OSHPD experience
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performing technical teams
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence, integrate, and align teams across regions
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• Effective communicator and collaborator with internal teams and external partners

Why This Role Stands Out:

This is more than an electrical engineering role. It’s a leadership opportunity to shape a regional practice, lead strategy in a specialized market, and leave a lasting impact on how we deliver healthcare projects across Southern California. You’ll have the autonomy to build your team, grow your practice, and play a pivotal role in a collaborative and visionary firm.

Location: Tustin

Travel: Up to 30%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $175,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.