Director, Healthcare - Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and engage in constructability reviews, early planning, and project pursuits.
• Emphasize phasing, infection control risk assessment (ICRA), and compliance with AHJ requirements.
• Guides estimating teams in aligning budgets with project scope and company strategy.
• Ensure internal processes are executed consistently and effectively.
• Provide executive-level oversight of subcontractor engagement and buyouts.
• Build and maintain relationships with key subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners.
• Support negotiation of trade partner and vendor agreements.
• Oversee project execution plans and ensure resources are aligned with Business Unit strategy.
• Ensure proper planning for occupied healthcare facilities and integration with medical operations.
• Provide guidance to PEs, PMs and SPMs on project startup, risk management, and logistics.
• Support project teams with executive-level decision making.
• Ensure project schedules are realistic and aligned with contractual commitments, with schedules reflecting hospital or clinical downtime requirements and operational restrictions.
• Review critical path risks across portfolio and guide pull planning and recovery planning.
• Support teams with executive presence in owner discussions on scheduling.
• Oversee owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements. Ensure contracts reflect obligations required to meet healthcare standards and requirements.
• Negotiate high-stakes or complex contractual terms.
• Mitigate contractual risks and support dispute resolution as needed.
• Own financial performance of assigned portfolio.
• Monitor forecasts, budgets, and profitability across projects.
• Ensure accurate reporting and timely corrective actions.
• Champion adoption of project management technologies and reporting tools.
• Drive implementation of consistent processes across Business Unit projects.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in delivery efficiency.
• Reinforce safety culture by holding teams accountable to KPIs.
• Participate in safety audits, reviews, and training sessions.
• Model leadership in promoting a 100% Compliance mindset.
• Serve as executive sponsor for key client relationships.
• Build long-term relationships with healthcare clients, aligning with operational goals and patient-centric values.
• Support pursuits, proposals, and interviews with high-value clients.
• Conduct post-project reviews to ensure client satisfaction and repeat work.
• Inspire and motivate teams with clear vision and leadership.
• Mentor and monitor PMs, SPMs, and engineers in their growth and development; build a pipeline of future leaders.
• Navigate high-stakes discussions with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading construction of hospitals or healthcare facilities.
• Familiarity with healthcare construction regulations required.
• 12–15+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale projects and portfolios.
• Strong contract negotiation and financial management skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships at the executive level.
• Proficiency in project management and financial systems.
• Strong leadership presence, communication, and mentorship skills.