Assistant Director Construction Project Management

About the role

The Assistant Director of Construction provides operational and strategic leadership for healthcare construction project delivery across the health system. This role oversees Construction Project Managers and Senior Construction Project Managers and is accountable for ensuring consistent execution of capital projects in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day management of the healthcare construction portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversees performance of Principal, Senior, and Project Managers, providing leadership, coaching, accountability, and professional development.
• Establishes standardized construction delivery processes, project controls, reporting protocols, and governance structures across the department.
• Maintains visibility into project health across scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of healthcare codes, ICRA, ILSM, and operational phasing.
• Holds team accountable for measurable outcomes.
• Sets clear expectations and performance standards.
• Provides stability and clarity in complex situations.
• Identifies and mentors high-potential team members.

Requirements

• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• Education Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• Licensing/ Certification Licensure Required: NA
• Licensure Preferred: NA
• Certification Required: NA
• Certification Preferred: Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) from AHA/ASHE or Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Qualifications

• Years and Type of Required Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in healthcare real estate or capital project management.

Skills

• Maintains visibility into project health across scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of healthcare codes, ICRA, ILSM, and operational phasing.
• Holds team accountable for measurable outcomes.
• Sets clear expectations and performance standards.
• Provides stability and clarity in complex situations.
• Identifies and mentors high-potential team members.

Benefits

Patient Population: N/A

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

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