Dir Design & Construction

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Design and Construction, the Director is accountable for leading the planning, design, and construction of all capital projects within an assigned UCHealth region. The Director manages the regional capital project portfolio to ensure all projects are delivered on scope, on schedule, and within budget-while meeting the organization's standards for safety, quality, and patient experience. The role provides strategic oversight, guidance, and mentorship to the regional project management team and serves as the primary liaison to regional executive leadership, ensuring consistent alignment with systemwide design and construction practices, policies, and strategic goals. This position ensures that capital project delivery across the regional capital portfolio reflects enterprise-wide standards for quality, financial stewardship, and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Regional Capital Program Oversight - 45%
  Oversee planning, design, and construction activities for all capital projects within the assigned region
  Lead and monitor project performance metrics including scope, schedule, budget, and quality
  Direct the implementation of design and construction standards, ensuring consistency and compliance across regional facilities
  Collaborate with regional stakeholders and executives to establish priorities and integrate capital projects into the annual plan

• Leadership and Team Management - 25%
  Lead, mentor, and develop a regional team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Associate Project Managers, and other support staff
  Ensure effective workload distribution, professional development, and succession planning
  Foster a collaborative culture centered on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

• Strategic Planning and Collaboration - 20%
  Partner with system-level Design and Construction leadership to support multi-year capital planning and strategic initiatives
  Represent the region in governance meetings and executive discussions regarding project prioritization, delivery strategies, and capital investment decisions
  Provide expert input on project delivery methods, risk mitigation, and contracting strategies

• Governance, Policy, and Best Practice Advancement - 10%
  Support system-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing project delivery consistency, process efficiency, and financial stewardship
  Participate in the development and implementation of department policies, procedures, and technical standards
  Contribute to enterprise-wide reporting and analytics related to capital project performance

Qualifications

• Required:
  Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
  Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in planning, design, and construction project management
  Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or portfolio management role

• PREFERRED:
  Master's degree in a related field
  Certification such as CHC, PMP, CCM, or LEED AP
  Experience managing projects in a multi-facility or regional healthcare system