AHN Director Construction - Hybrid, Pittsburgh PA

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a leader for system-wide capital construction initiatives in Pittsburgh. This role demands extensive experience in managing complex healthcare facilities and leading strategic planning for operational excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee operations management, compliance, and design strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare facilities. Strong leadership in workforce management and regulatory adherence is essential.

Qualifications

• 15 years of leadership experience in a management role.
• 10 years of operational leadership in a healthcare setting.
• 5 years managing facility information management systems.
• 10 years managing facility infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital construction initiatives across the organization.
• Manage staffing, operations, policies, and budget responsibilities.
• Coordinate strategic planning and operations of facilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and develop program requirements.
• Oversee workplace design aligned with strategic initiatives.

Skills

Human resource management

Building automation systems

Healthcare compliance standards

Facility management systems

Financial management

Critical thinking and problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

General Overview

This position is responsible for system-wide leadership of capital construction initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform management responsibilities to include hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control day‑to‑day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority. (20%)
• Program Management (20%)
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the strategic, short‑ and long‑range planning and day‑to‑day operations and activities of the facilities planning function.
• Coordinates the selection and supervision of architects, engineers, planning and design consultants, project managers, construction managers, inspectors, and/or other applicable professionals.
• Perform research and analysis in the development of facilities planning data; develop initial programmatic plans for use by design professionals based on long‑range analysis of strategic plans and space utilization data; prepare special analyses and reports related to long‑range planning; analyze needs and develop recommendations concerning future.
• Develop, gain approval and achieve program requirements for implementing construction projects, safety and infection control. Ensure compliance with applicable policies, rules, regulations and laws including regulatory and policy developments affecting areas of responsibility.
• Utilization of Facilities (20%)
• Coordinate prioritization and sequencing of capital construction projects with network strategies, capital constraints, and facility infrastructure needs. Oversee the assessment and replacement planning of systems at existing facilities to ensure that capital plans account for the routine replacement of essential infrastructure.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to all levels of management on the most efficient/effective ways to renovate, reuse, improve and/or develop existing and new facilities.
• Develop and implement guidelines, standards, and measures for evaluating programmatic and operational effectiveness and establish target parameters.
• Establish benchmarks and key performance indicators to ensure that strategic master plans effectively support business objectives. Optimize the utilization of new and existing real estate with construction and non‑construction solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques and approaches in space planning and allocation.
• Keep apprised of current regulations, guidelines, space optimization methodology, building layout/footprints, architectural elements, corporate environments, aesthetics, lean strategies, department work requirements and interaction patterns, ADA and OSHA requirements, building, fire codes, HVAC capacities and other related regulations to address all interior space requirements.
• Capital Program Development (20%)
• Assist in the development of a network capital plan that supports the programmatic priorities of the organization and its component businesses and departments. Provide leadership to support effective planning, sequencing, coordination, design, and construction of approved projects.
• Support development and implementation of standardized contracts. Lead/participate in negotiation of terms for project agreements. Initiate/facilitate agency interaction for project approval process.
• Direct new and existing construction, expansion, and renovation/remodeling projects.
• Strategic Planning (20%)
• Oversee workplace design and space strategies that align with short‑ and long‑term strategic initiatives. Create safe, effective, efficient and sustainable space designs that align with culture and values.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, facility management, business administration, construction management or a similarly pertinent field of study or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• 15 years of experience with management or leadership role.
• 10 years of experience with multi‑site operational leadership in a healthcare setting.
• 5 years of experience with management of facility information management and building automation systems.
• 10 years of experience with multi‑site management of facility infrastructure, including routine, on‑demand, and preventative maintenance programs and teams.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Engineering, facility management, business administration, construction management or a similarly pertinent field of study.
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager.
• Certified Facility Manager.
• OSHA 30 Hour.
• ICRA 8 Hour.

Skills

• Excellent human resource management skills including understanding of union workforce issues, 24/7 staff planning, training programs, and performance assessments.
• Expert understanding of modern building infrastructure technologies, including building automation systems, energy optimization strategies, and mechanical and electrical systems.
• Deep familiarity with healthcare facility compliance standards and regulations, including those of the PA Dept. of Health (DSI and DAAC), FGI Guidelines, The Joint Commission, etc.
• Significant experience with computerized facility management and facility information management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop value‑adding management and building improvement strategies, including development of business arguments for practical capital and operational investments.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, especially relative to matters of facility design, system resilience, logistics, engineering, etc.
• Excellent financial management skills, including project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Dependability and professionalism.

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. All employees must comply with HIPAA and related data security guidelines as established in the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

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