Healthcare Innovation Director-Construction

About the Role

We are seeking a senior leader to drive healthcare innovation and growth within our construction management business by bridging business development, marketing, project development/preconstruction, and project delivery. This hybrid opportunity will blend marketing, project development, preconstruction, and project delivery.

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.
• 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.

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.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. We are a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

Benefits

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

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.