BSS, Senior Director Construction Projects

POSITION SUMMARY
This position effectively manages all new construction and major renovation projects for one or more facilities and will typically be assigned the largest, most complex projects, likely to be $250 - $400 million or more in magnitude (single project or as a program) and supervises other project management staff accomplishing other, ongoing projects. Works closely with hospital leadership teams to evaluate and prioritize projects, directs the performance of design and construction teams, tracks project costs and schedules to achieve project budget and timelines, and mitigates risk through assessment of performed work assuring compliance with quality, scope, safety and regulatory requirements. Coordinates and assigns system and facility resources to assure achievement of system priorities and facility project goals. Also provides general support to the system for the development and implementation of system-wide means, methods, practices, and systems.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides leadership for very large, complicated projects directing the performance of project staff, architect and contractor team activities. Leads owner, architect, and contractor meetings. Reviews, arranges, and approves system and facility resources needed to achieve project goals including other project management resources, information technology, furniture, equipment resources. Serves as principle facilities design and construction advisor to hospital leadership and leads process with user groups and managers to ensure user needs are identified and met. Establishes positive relationships with all government review agencies, state and local.

2. Prepares and evaluates project cost estimates, budgets, schedules and various other project management information for all major projects. Reviews bid packages and design documents and specifications to assure scope and quality are accurately defined. Evaluates and manages pay applications and change orders during construction phase. Ensures project documents and archival process are accomplished. Approves payment applications up to $1 million for projects.

3. Participates as part of the leadership of system design and construction team efforts including defining team member roles and responsibilities, contractor and vendor standardization and selection, development of templates, practice/procedures, and tool implementation. Supports team processes and decisions and adheres to system standards and protocols. Participates in team’s learning by sharing knowledge in areas of expertise.

4. Mitigates project risk by anticipating and identifying potential project issues including site logistics, disruptions to operations, existing conditions and maintenance concerns. Ensures appropriate level of independent testing and inspection of materials and conditions. Minimizes construction impact to allow facilities to operate at a high level of efficiency. Participates in life cycle analysis and leads decision process to validate best course of action for project scopes. Ensures that the organization receives full value for the services and products it purchases through the design and construction process.

5. Oversees projects to assure compliance with all life safety, building code and regulatory requirements. Participates in contractor safety meetings and education. Conducts periodic site walks to identify and minimize risk factors. Ensures project documents and work performance comply with all known regulatory requirements. Coordinates site visits and inspections by governmental agencies. Prepares action plans to correct all deficiencies.

6. Develops, conducts training, and helps implement means, methods, and practices to be used system wide. Backs up the system leadership by serving as a resource to other project leaders who have questions or issues.

7. Provides construction leadership to multiple facilities. Project work scope will typically be $250m - $400m in aggregate. Interfaces with hospital CEOs and leadership teams, physicians, department directors, user groups, community members, city inspectors and other government officials. Directs the performance of architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of education and experience. Expert-level working knowledge of principles, practices, and operations in assigned or related area of responsibility as normally obtained through a minimum of five years of progressively responsible managerial experience, including a minimum of two years management level experience within a healthcare system setting or large multi-operational, complex corporate environment.

Depending upon assigned area of responsibility, position may require applicable certifications and/or licensures, including but not limited to: RN; MD or DO; Driver’s License; Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA); Certified Protection Professional (CPP); Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU); Associate in Risk Management (ARM); CPA; SPHR; Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT); Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM); Certified Facility Manager (CFM); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); JD from an American Bar Association accredited school; admission to a State Bar Association.

Must demonstrate expert-level knowledge and awareness of area of expertise in designated facility, business entity or area and/or experience in which the knowledge, skills, and abilities are directly transferrable. Proven track record of driving successful performance outcomes and accomplishing organizational goals. Must demonstrate skills and business acumen through direct leadership experiences such as: Anticipating and responding to the needs of internal and external customers; managing a budget and financial plans; building partnerships with management, staff, and stakeholders to achieve department goals and objectives; managing problems and situations where uncertainty is inherent; persuading others to adopt a particular stance on an issue; developing and evaluating best practices and emerging trends for organizational applicability and appropriateness; constructing new and innovative solutions for complex and varying problems and situations while considering the larger perspective or context; mentoring and coaching staff by providing open and honest feedback to enhance performance; developing and implementing strategic goals and initiatives that support organizational success; demonstrating excellent human relations, organizational and communication skills; demonstrating a passion about continuously improving and providing high quality care and service excellence to customers, patients, families, employees and/or physicians.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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