Construction Project Manager Lead, US at Neko Health (New York, NY)
Neko Health· New York, NY·
Role details
Neko Health at a glance
Preventive full-body health scanning built on proprietary in-house hardware and AI, co-founded by Spotify's Daniel Ek.
Neko Health runs a roughly one-hour, non-invasive full-body health scan that captures skin, cardiovascular, and blood data using hardware it designs and builds in-house, then has a doctor review the results with the member on the spot, aiming to catch disease early in people who feel healthy.
~$325M raised · latest: Series B ($260M, January 2025, at a $1.8B valuation) · backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Atomico, Lakestar
Job description
MISSION
Neko is redefining what prevention means, from treating illness when it arrives, to sustaining health before it's ever at risk. Our mission: make data-driven, preventative care accessible to more people, before symptoms appear.
In a single, non-invasive visit under an hour, proprietary technology and direct clinical care combine to deliver personalised, actionable insights. It's a team that thinks in 10x, not 10%. Every role here plays a part in building a world where prevention is the norm, and where your work genuinely helps people live longer, healthier lives.
Construction Project Manager, US
About the role
We are looking for a Construction Project Manager to join the growing Neko Health team in the US. You'll lead the delivery of new Neko Health centres, ensuring each site meets our high standards for quality, safety, design, and operational excellence. This role requires strong project leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to work autonomously across cross-functional and international teams.
What Success Looks Like in the First 6–12 Months
Construction & Delivery
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of new Neko Health clinics, from due diligence through handover.
- Build and manage a high-performing network of contractors, consultants, and vendors.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, quality, and risk.
- Conduct site visits and oversee contractor performance.
- Ensure projects meet design, safety, and operational standards.
Real Estate & Due Diligence
- Assess potential sites for technical and regulatory suitability.
- Manage consultants and support technical due diligence.
- Identify risks relating to permitting, leasing, budgets, and timelines.
- Lead contractor and vendor tender processes.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with Real Estate, Design, Operations, and Clinical teams to deliver projects successfully.
- Manage project documentation, reporting, and handover.
- Support continuous improvement through post-occupancy reviews.
Requirements
- Experience in construction project management ideally within , retail, hospitality, or commercial fit-outs.
- Strong knowledge of US construction, permitting, and building regulations.
- Experience managing contractors, consultants, and multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Experience with project management software.
Why work at Neko Health
- Mission-Driven: The company was founded to solve the fundamental problem of late-stage diagnosis by focusing on prevention. The work is presented as having a direct, positive impact on human longevity.
- Culture & Engineering: The company actively showcases a deep engineering culture where “clinical insight can become a hardware iteration overnight.” Clinicians and engineers share the same floor, fostering rapid iteration and innovation.
- Compensation & Benefits: Salaries are benchmarked via market research. Benefits include comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, CME Days, and Commuter Benefits.
- Work Model: Roles are on-site at specific clinic locations. Training for medical roles is fully paid. The interview process is designed to give candidates a feel for the culture and mission.
- Growth Trajectory: With 80+ active job postings and triple-digit growth in hiring, the company is in a high-growth phase, offering significant career development opportunities.