MICHAEL SHANAHAN
Summary
Visionary Healthcare Construction & Capital Projects Executive with 25+ years of leadership delivering complex hospital, bio-pharmaceutical, and laboratory development programs across the United States. Proven track record managing multimillion-dollar capital portfolios exceeding 2.5M+ square feet while driving operational efficiency, regulatory compliance (OSHPD/HCAI, CDPH), and on-time project execution. Expert in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), master planning, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise-level budget governance. Recognized for aligning executive stakeholders, mitigating risk, and accelerating high-impact healthcare expansions. Strategic leader committed to advancing patient-centered design, innovation, and long-term organizational growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Savills
San Francisco, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Lead end-to-end delivery of R&D laboratories, bio-pharmaceutical production facilities, and advanced life sciences environments, managing full project lifecycle from feasibility through occupancy.
- Administer multimillion-dollar budgets, perform financial forecasting, cash flow analysis, and value engineering to ensure cost containment and ROI optimization.
- Direct procurement strategy including architect/engineer selection, contractor bidding, contract negotiations, and qualitative evaluation to maximize project performance.
- Drive cross-functional executive alignment across IT, facilities, operations, and leadership teams to deliver projects on schedule and within scope under accelerated timelines.
Project Manager
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Hercules, CA
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Directed design and construction oversight for biopharmaceutical laboratories and medical device prototyping/manufacturing facilities.
- Managed contractor performance, scope control, change management, and construction progress to safeguard schedule integrity and budget adherence.
- Oversaw permitting, agency coordination, and regulatory approvals ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Led commissioning, occupancy planning, FF&E procurement, IT infrastructure integration, and project closeout execution.
Associate Director
Turner & Townsend
San Francisco, CA
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed multiple capital healthcare and AI laboratory development programs, aligning internal and external resources to achieve strategic delivery goals.
- Directed contractor procurement, bid analysis, contract awards, and qualitative performance reviews to ensure operational excellence.
- Oversaw entitlement processes, agency approvals, and compliance with healthcare regulatory standards.
- Mentored and developed high-performing project teams, strengthening leadership pipelines and operational execution.
Senior Project Manager
Sutter Health
San Francisco, CA
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Led integrated project delivery (IPD) of major hospital expansions and outpatient medical centers across California.
- Directed master planning, demographic forecasting, and evidence-based healthcare design strategies to enhance patient safety and care outcomes.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, medical planners, and general contractors to drive project milestones.
- Secured OSHPD (HCAI) and California Department of Public Health approvals, ensuring regulatory compliance across complex healthcare builds.
Senior Design Manager, Hospitals & Healthcare
LWI Consultants, LLC
Portland, OR
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Delivered program management and feasibility studies for new and expanded medical campuses nationwide.
- Led architectural and engineering oversight for healthcare facility modernization and infrastructure upgrades.
- Managed public agency approvals including OSHPD and state regulatory authorities.
- Structured and directed cross-functional project teams to maintain schedule, budget, and compliance integrity.
Director, Facilities Planning & Development
Palomar Health
Escondido, CA
02.2003 - 07.2013
- Directed system-wide master planning and construction of 2.5M+ square feet of hospital campuses, infrastructure, and centralized medical facilities.
- Oversaw capital budgets, financial modeling, cost controls, and enterprise-level reporting systems for executive leadership and board stakeholders.
- Managed land acquisition, entitlements, and state agency approvals including OSHPD and CDPH.
- Led outpatient satellite development, asset management systems, and long-range infrastructure modernization strategies.
Project Manager
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
08.1992 - 01.2003
- Directed planning, design, and construction of a 325,000-square-foot hospital expansion and 1,200-car parking structure.
- Managed large-scale infrastructure upgrades including central plant modernization and clinical department renovations.
- Delivered pediatric cardiac catheterization labs, radiology expansions, and 29 regional outpatient clinic developments.
- Executed full lifecycle project management including budgeting, scheduling, contractor oversight, and systems commissioning.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
New School of Architecture
San Diego, CASkills
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Estimating
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Compliance
- Commissioning
- Leadership
- Strategy
- Negotiation
- Collaboration
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Accountability
CORE COMPETENCIES
Capital Project Management | Healthcare Construction | BioPharma Facilities | Hospital Expansion | Laboratory & Vivarium Environments | Master Planning | Regulatory Compliance | OSHPD/HCAI | Budget Governance | Cost Control | Value Engineering | Contract Negotiation | Risk Mitigation | Change Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Strategic Planning | Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) | Construction Administration | Commissioning | Owner’s Representative | Infrastructure Development | Real Estate & Entitlements | Operational Readiness | Facilities Modernization
Certification
Construction Drafting Technology.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
MS Project | Timberline | Microsoft Office Suite | Construction Management Software | Healthcare Compliance Systems | Laboratory Planning Systems | Asset Management Platforms
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Savills
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Bio-Rad Laboratories
03.2020 - 06.2021
Associate Director
Turner & Townsend
03.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Project Manager
Sutter Health
01.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Design Manager, Hospitals & Healthcare
LWI Consultants, LLC
10.2013 - 11.2014
Director, Facilities Planning & Development
Palomar Health
02.2003 - 07.2013
Project Manager
Rady Children's Hospital
08.1992 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Architecture -
New School of Architecture