Healthcare Owner’s Representative / Program Manager

Job Title: Healthcare Owner’s Representative / Program ManagerJob DescriptionAn experienced Program Manager is sought to oversee a significant portfolio of healthcare capital projects in Anchorage, Alaska. This role will act as the primary representative for the owner, offering leadership across planning, design, construction, and project closeout. The position involves managing projects with a total value exceeding $300 million, including a skilled nursing facility and an emergency department expansion. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered according to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.ResponsibilitiesAct as the Owner’s Representative overseeing a portfolio of healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.Provide program-level oversight of schedule, budget, cost controls, risk, safety, and quality across multiple concurrent projects.Lead coordination between owners, designers, contractors, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).Ensure compliance with healthcare, federal, and Alaska-specific building requirements, including cold-weather and remote construction considerations.Review and manage construction documents, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.Support procurement strategies and contractor performance management.Deliver executive-level reporting, forecasting, and issue escalation.Ensure continuity of leadership coverage during a transitional period.Essential Skills10–15+ years of construction, program, or project management experience.Proven track record managing complex capital programs exceeding $100M in total project value.Demonstrated experience working as an Owner’s Representative or Owner-side Project Manager.Experience with federal healthcare projects, ideally including Indian Health Services or similar public-sector work.Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC Certification) - ASHE highly desirable.Additional Skills & QualificationsDirect healthcare project experience (hospital, clinic, skilled nursing facility, or similar).Strong understanding of Alaska’s construction environment, logistics, and regulatory framework.Experience delivering projects in remote, high-complexity, or logistically constrained environments.Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at the executive level.Work EnvironmentThe position is based on-site at the Anchorage office, with periodic site visits to projects, including a long-term care facility in Anchorage. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska, or commit to a long-term on-site presence. A contract engagement option is being considered for faster onboarding, with flexibility depending on program needs.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anchorage, AK.Pay And BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90.00 - $90.00/hr.RequirementsEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Anchorage,AK.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture ThroughHiring diverse talentMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflectionBuilding a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomesEnsuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.