Consulting Director, Facilities and Construction

Vizient, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. leads complex consulting engagements within Indirect Spend – Facilities and Construction, delivering strategic solutions that optimize healthcare facilities and construction expenditures.

You’ll collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to integrate contracted solutions across planning, design, construction, and closeout phases. You will drive measurable cost savings, ensure contractual commitments, and deliver client satisfaction through data-driven insights,

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, estimating, medical equipment procurement, or logistics required.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, architectural specifications, and related technical documentation required.
• Experience in facilities management, construction management, or capital project execution required.
• Experience in consulting, strategic sourcing, analytics, or healthcare supply chain procurement preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical healthcare operations, procurement processes, and supplier contracting practices preferred.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with client executives and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex consulting engagements to deliver measurable client value through strategic sourcing, actionable analytics, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, managing scope, priorities, timelines, resources, and deliverables to achieve engagement objectives.
• Oversee request for proposal (RFP) processes, supplier evaluations, and sourcing recommendations for medical equipment, construction, and facilities maintenance categories.
• Collaborate with client supply chain, facilities, construction, legal, risk management, and compliance teams to align procurement and contracting activities with organizational requirements.
• Analyze supplier pricing, benchmark contract opportunities, and review architectural drawings and specifications to identify savings opportunities and optimize contract utilization.
• Cultivate strategic supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing and value-added solutions, and align supplier capabilities with client construction and operational needs.
• Develop and present executive-level recommendations, project updates, and financial analyses while tracking and validating savings against contractual commitments.
• Mentor and develop consulting team members, providing guidance on project execution, analytical approaches, and client engagement strategies.
• Advance consulting practice capabilities through thought leadership, industry presentations, and development and implementation of new products and services.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying growth opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and contributing to sales efforts.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Analytics

Cost optimization

Contracting

Project management

Negotiation

Client engagement

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary: In this role, you will lead complex consulting engagements within the Indirect Spend – Facilities and Construction team, delivering strategic solutions that optimize healthcare facilities and construction expenditures. You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to integrate contracted solutions throughout the planning, design, construction, and closeout phases. You will drive measurable cost savings, ensure fulfillment of contractual commitments, and deliver exceptional client satisfaction through data-driven insights, strategic sourcing, and effective project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex consulting engagements to deliver measurable client value through strategic sourcing, actionable analytics, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, managing scope, priorities, timelines, resources, and deliverables to achieve engagement objectives.
• Oversee request for proposal (RFP) processes, supplier evaluations, and sourcing recommendations for medical equipment, construction, and facilities maintenance categories.
• Collaborate with client supply chain, facilities, construction, legal, risk management, and compliance teams to align procurement and contracting activities with organizational requirements.
• Analyze supplier pricing, benchmark contract opportunities, and review architectural drawings and specifications to identify savings opportunities and optimize contract utilization.
• Cultivate strategic supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing and value-added solutions, and align supplier capabilities with client construction and operational needs.
• Develop and present executive-level recommendations, project updates, and financial analyses while tracking and validating savings against contractual commitments.
• Mentor and develop consulting team members, providing guidance on project execution, analytical approaches, and client engagement strategies.
• Advance consulting practice capabilities through thought leadership, industry presentations, and development and implementation of new products and services.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying growth opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and contributing to sales efforts.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, estimating, medical equipment procurement, or logistics required.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, architectural specifications, and related technical documentation required.
• Experience in facilities management, construction management, or capital project execution required.
• Experience in consulting, strategic sourcing, analytics, or healthcare supply chain procurement preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical healthcare operations, procurement processes, and supplier contracting practices preferred.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with client executives and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.

Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $117,600.00 to $206,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we’re building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we’re solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care:

• Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
• aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.
• Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence.
• Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.