King Project Management
Reduce Risks. Control Costs. Deliver on Time.
Expert project management for healthcare construction —where patient safety and operational continuity are non-negotiable
At King Project Management, we specialize in healthcare construction where failure isn’t an option—managing projects in active hospitals where patient safety, infection control, and uninterrupted operations are critical. With over 30 years of experience, we navigate the complex challenges of construction in occupied medical facilities, ensuring your project stays on schedule and on budget while your facility continues caring for patients.
The KPM Advantage
Patient-Focused Construction Management (CHC, CHFM) – We specialize in infection control protocols for construction in occupied hospitals, protecting vulnerable patients while work progresses. Our CHC and CHFM certifications, combined with deep expertise in ICRA requirements and FGI Guidelines, ensure patient safety is never compromised.
Your Hospital Stays Fully Operational – We master the complex phasing, coordination, and scheduling required to renovate operating rooms, patient floors, and critical areas while your facility continues delivering care. No shutdowns. No interruptions to patient services.
Trusted by Leading Healthcare Organizations – 30+ years managing projects for Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, Ascension, Edward-Elmhurst Health, and CHI. We understand healthcare systems, their unique challenges, and their regulatory requirements.
Projects Delivered On Budget, On Schedule – Our comprehensive 71-point risk assessment process identifies potential issues before they become expensive problems. We eliminate surprises, control change orders, and keep your project on track.
Four Reasons We Need To Talk Today
Surveys show that project management risks are increasing
78% of contractors and engineers state that project risk is increasing. (KPMG Global Construction survey)
49% of construction projects will be overbudget. (Dodge Data and Analytics survey)
61% of construction projects are behind schedule. (Dodge Data and Analytics survey)
35% of construction projects will have a major unforeseen change. (Independent Project Analysis survey)
Is Your Healthcare Construction Project at Risk?
Get a free 30-minute project risk assessment. We’ll identify potential issues before they become expensive problems.
Trusted By
Free Guide: Building Great Hospitals -
71 Ways to Bring Down Construction Cost and Risk
A comprehensive checklist that contains 71 strategies to reduce cost and risk, helping you identify
opportunities for improvement and ensuring a successful project from start to finish.
Case Studies
30+ years delivering projects for community hospitals, academic medical centers, health systems, and VA hospitals nationwide.
Saint Joseph Hospital
Replacement Hospital
London, KY
Provided owner’s rep services for a 52-acre greenfield replacement hospital. The 325,000 SF facility includes 150 bed, six operating rooms, and 24-bed emergency department.
Focal Point Community Campus
Chicago, IL
Planning services were provided for developing a replacement hospital, medical office building, and ambulatory surgery center in a mixed-use development providing community services.
St Vincent Hospital
OR Renovation Project
Indianapolis, IN
Renovated 30 operating rooms while maintaining operations. This work included new booms, lights, and surgical video system. HVAC was upgraded for improved airflow.
Edward-Elmhurst Health
Outpatient Center
Naperville, IL
Converted a 43,000 SF vacant office building to an outpatient clinic. The new space provides group meeting rooms, patient consultation rooms, and medical group offices.
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Hi, I'm Dave Dierking
I’m a healthcare construction project manager with over 30 years specializing in the unique challenges of building in occupied medical facilities. I hold CHC (Certified Healthcare Construction) and CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) certifications and have managed projects for Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, Ascension, Edward-Elmhurst Health, and CHI.
What sets me apart is my deep expertise in ICRA protocols and infection control—the specialized knowledge required when construction and patient care must coexist. I’ve successfully delivered everything from 325,000 SF replacement hospitals to complex OR renovations in active surgical suites.
When I’m not managing projects, I’m training for marathons—I’ve completed Chicago, Boston, Big Sur, and Marine Corps marathons. The discipline and endurance required for both pursuits are very similar.