Vice President of Operations (Healthcare) - Austin Commercial

Functional Areas of Responsibility

• Strategic oversight of daily management and crisis response.
• Project management and execution oversight
• Safety, compliance, and risk management
• Client and stakeholder relations

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Executive & Operational Leadership
• Set and execute operational strategy for healthcare construction aligned with company objectives and client expectations.
• Provide executive oversight of project performance, resource deployment, and operational risk across the healthcare portfolio.
• Establish performance expectations, metrics, and accountability for healthcare operations.
• Healthcare Project Oversight
• Oversee delivery of healthcare projects from preconstruction through close-out, ensuring consistency, quality, and predictability.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare-specific requirements, including infection control, interim life safety measures, phased construction, and work in occupied facilities.
• Monitor portfolio-level risks and proactively address schedule, cost, safety, or compliance challenges.
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
• Champion a strong safety culture with heightened focus on patient, staff, and public safety.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, building codes, and contractual obligations.
• Provide executive leadership during incidents, disruptions, or high-risk situations.
• Financial & Performance Management
• Oversee operational financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and margin performance.
• Drive operational efficiency, value optimization, and continuous improvement across healthcare projects.
• Report operational and financial performance to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as a senior executive partner to healthcare clients, health system leadership, and key project stakeholders.
• Strengthen long-term client relationships and support business growth within the healthcare market.
• Represent the company within the healthcare construction industry.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in the healthcare construction industry, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role.
• Professional certifications such as CCM (Certified Construction Manager), PMP (Project Management Professional), or LEED AP highly desirable.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and teams.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms!

Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none.

Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

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