Healthcare Innovation Director-Construction

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About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 80 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in over a dozen industries; iconic sports stadiums; an impressive portfolio in aviation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality and convention center industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt’s expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.

Responsibilities

• Shape our healthcare go-to-market approach, originate and qualify opportunities, support strategy through pursuit, and partner with operations to deliver differentiated outcomes (cost, schedule, quality, safety, patient experience, and constructability).
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, and trade partners; represent us at industry events.
• Lead or support client engagement: discovery, pain-point mapping, solution positioning, and value messaging.
• Help shape our healthcare brand in the CM market—what we stand for and how we differentiate.
• Drive early alignment on scope definition, allowances, contingencies, and cost certainty.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and 10 years of experience in construction management with significant healthcare experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading pursuits and/or preconstruction for complex programs (new build and renovations in occupied facilities).
• Proven ability to work across business development/marketing and operations in a matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of healthcare construction constraints: phasing, infection prevention, interim life safety, AHJ coordination, MEP intensity, commissioning readiness.
• Expertise in estimating, scheduling, procurement strategy, risk management, and constructability.
• Familiarity with digital delivery tools (VDC/BIM, 4D/5D, cost platforms, field tech) and modern delivery approaches (lean, prefab).
• Executive presence with owners and clinical stakeholders; strong facilitation skills for workshops and alignment meetings.
• Ability to influence without authority; comfortable making decisions with incomplete information.
• Experience with surgical suites, imaging, central utility plants, labs/clean environments, and complex MEP retrofits.
• Strong track record in negotiated work, account expansion, and repeat client delivery.

This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. Travel is required for this position.

Pay

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $154,340.33 to $285,529.99.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources
• Employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan