Clinic Development Project Manager - Remote

Soar Autism Center provides integrated, evidence-based autism services for young children and their families. The Clinic Development Project Manager manages the planning, design, permitting, construction, and setup of new clinics, coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners through opening.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple clinic buildouts simultaneously from lease execution through certificate of occupancy and handover to operations
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and critical path items
• Coordinate with real estate and leadership on scope definition and delivery timelines, while proactively flagging risks and barriers
• Oversee architects and engineers through schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Ensure designs align with Soar’s clinical, operational, branding, and life-safety standards
• Coordinate permit submissions, plan review comments, and resubmittals with local jurisdictions
• Track and manage jurisdictional approvals, inspections, and certificates of occupancy
• Develop furniture, technology, and artwork plans for assigned projects
• Serve as Soar’s representative during construction
• Review contractor schedules, pay applications, change orders, and close-out documentation
• Monitor construction progress to ensure adherence to approved plans, budget, and schedule
• Identify risks early and proactively propose mitigation strategies
• Track project budgets, including TI allowances, landlord work, and tenant-funded scope
• Review cost estimates and change orders for accuracy and alignment with scope
• Support negotiations with landlords and contractors related to scope, cost, and responsibility splits
• Review construction bids for thoroughness and cost saving opportunities
• Coordinate furniture, fixtures, equipment (FF&E), IT, security, and life-safety system installations
• Oversee punch lists, final inspections, and collect close-out documentation
• Support smooth handoff to clinic operations and facilities teams

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in project management, construction management, or related roles
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current Soar employees must be in good standing in their current roles
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and problem-solving in real time
• Collaborative and service-oriented mindset
• Able to balance speed, quality, and cost in a growth environment
• Confident interfacing with senior leadership and external partners
• Able to clearly set expectations and hold contractors accountable
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Ability to lead meetings and coordinate with project team members
• Experience managing commercial interior buildouts (healthcare, education, office)
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet)
• Familiarity with landlord-delivered work and TI allowance structures
• Understanding of permitting, inspections, and construction workflows