Director, Construction

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital seeks a Director of Construction to oversee planning, procurement, subcontracting and scheduling for large-scale projects. You will manage project teams across two campuses and 31 off-site locations, ensuring compliance with hospital standards and safety programs.

The role requires 7–10 years in project/construction management, strong communication, and MS Office proficiency. A Bachelor’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree; preferably in Construction Management or Business, or related field in related discipline.
• 7-10 years of project or construction management.
• Competency with Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise construction activities including planning, materials purchasing, subcontracting, project management, status reporting, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors and hospital leaders to advance projects and ensure effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, code requirements, infection control standards, life safety protocols, and safety programs.
• Lead and develop a team across two campuses and 31 off-site locations.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Job Details

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Facilities, the Director of Construction has operational responsibility for construction activities, including planning, materials purchasing, subcontracting, project management, status reporting, and scheduling. The Director develops departmental plans, processes, system standards, budgets, and schedules, and directs their implementation to achieve departmental goals and optimize construction delivery.

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Building Services

Schedule

Full time

Hours

40

Job Details

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Facilities, the Director of Construction has operational responsibility for construction activities, including planning, materials purchasing, subcontracting, project management, status reporting, and scheduling. The Director develops departmental plans, processes, system standards, budgets, and schedules, and directs their implementation to achieve departmental goals and optimize construction delivery.

The Director collaborates with contractors, vendors, Dayton Children’s leaders, and stakeholders to advance construction projects and ensure effective project delivery.

The Director ensures the department and its projects comply with applicable regulations, code requirements, hospital-wide infection control standards, interim life safety protocols, and safety programs and policies.

The Director leads a team that includes one manager, three project coordinators, one supervisor, and approximately seven technicians across two large campuses and 31 off‑site locations.

Required Qualifications

Department Specific Job Details:

• Associate's degree; preferably in Construction Management or Business, or related field in related discipline.
• 7-10 years of project or construction management
• Competency with Microsoft Office suite applications
• Effective communication and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 7+ years’ experience preferred in healthcare facilities management or construction management.
• Knowledge of TJC/CMS Physical Environment Standards
• Project or construction management
• Prefer knowledge of project cost accounting and work scheduling principles
• Prefer proficiency with software programs as they relate to facility planning, project management and scheduling, budget and cost accounting