Director, Construction

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WellStar Health System in Georgia seeks a seasoned Director to lead the Construction Department, guiding project managers through multi‑million dollar healthcare projects from scope through occupancy. The role emphasizes financial oversight, policy compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration with hospital leadership.

The ideal candidate has extensive healthcare construction PM experience, strong budgeting and communication skills, and the ability to drive efficient delivery across delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in construction with healthcare experience.
• Leadership experience overseeing multiple PMs or teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Construction Department operations with project managers and staff.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, scope definition and policy adherence.
• Ensure PCRA, ICRA, and hospital standards compliance.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and cost estimates.
• Coordinate design, engineering, consultants, and construction firms.
• Communicate with executive leaders and authorities; present scope and status.

Skills

Construction Ops

Staff Oversight

Budgeting

Project Management

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Job Summary:

The Director serves as lead for Construction Department to manage various project managers and related staff to maintain efficient and effective operations of the Construction Department projects and processes. Possess financial, technological and innovative skills necessary to develop, implement and coordinate integrated multiple multi-million dollar healthcare construction and renovation projects through multiple delivery models, and in accordance with department policies and procedures

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Construction Operations
• Serve as the department lead to ensure efficient and effective operations of the construction department including, but not limited to:
• Oversight of project managers to ensure proper staffing and construction project coverage.
• Proactive monitoring, reporting, and implementation of action plans including, but not limited project schedules, budgets, scope definition, policy and department procedures
• Monitoring and oversight of hospital construction requirements regarding PCRA, ICRA and Hospital standards.
• Creation and oversight of the departmental budget
• Knowledge of the operating practices of construction, architectural and building firms
• Works independently, or with a team, to provide full service Design and Construction Project Management on all projects assigned, from initial scope development through project occupancy and post occupancy issues.
• Position has a great deal of interaction with hospital CEOs, COOs, and the remainder of the hospital department leadership.
• Manages each design and construction project assigned, from the project scope inception, initial budget creation, and schedule definition through each stage of procurement required by policy.
• Manages design, consultants, construction, user/staff coordination, approvals, FFE procurement and installation, and other components for a complete occupancy and close out of a project.
• Ability to develop and present scope of work documents, project schedules, and conceptual complete project estimates for approval by leadership.
• Maintain project information and tools digitally and keep all project records electronically updated for quick retrieval.
• Possesses unique and design/construction related abilities to perform scope, schedule, and budget tasks and procedures to maintain baseline goals.
• Develops and administers project budgets, contracts, schedules, and quality control provisions; performs project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
• Participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects;
• Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day management of design and construction projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by architectural, engineering, consultant, and construction firms.
• Directs work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing facility operations.
• Reviews and interprets proposed designs, architectural drawings at all stages, and building specifications for documenting appropriateness and completeness.
• Authorizes the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approves contractor invoices for payment.
• Leadership with Communication to Executive Hospital Leads, Authorities, and proper documentation.
• Meet with state and local authorities to represent the company's interest on project scope, design issues and code issues. Appeal to local jurisdiction as necessary
• Represents the system in business with customers, consultants, contractors and other public and/or private agencies and organizations.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in organizing documentation, maintaining professional updates, and managing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skills in work flow analysis and management, ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
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• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
• Ability to make complex operating, administrative, and procedural decisions.
• Concentration on Healthcare Construction principals, patient safety and compliance.
• Review of a project scope at any stage for potential issues with respect to ICRA and/or PCRA policies, with concentration on Infection Control proactive problem solving and solution generating. Manage an PCRA policy by all required parties for completion and leadership approval.
• Maintains a working knowledge and ensures system construction complies with all: a) NFPA Codes, b) TJC Standards, c) OSHA Requirements, d) all applicable County/City/State Building Codes.
• Manage the departmental requirements for the TJC Environment of Care Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

- Bachelors Construction Management or Bachelors Other / Related Field

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Within one year of being employed by WellStar, receive a Certified Healthcare Constructor Certificate through the American Hospital Association, or other similar professional license, and maintain, within 1 Year Required

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 7 years to ten years related experience including (5) five years in healthcare construction Required and
• Minimum 2 years to three years experience with oversight and management of project managers or staff related to the construction field Required and
• Included in the experience should be project management of multiple jobs whose project total is equal to or greater than $50,000,000 Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and leadership/management.
• Computer skills including professional, written communication skills using e-mail and other written presentation programs (Powerpoint, Word, MS Office).
• Proficiency using MS Excel, MS Project, and experience with budgeting/ accounting web-based programs.
• Working knowledge of TJC Environment of Care standards, OSHA requirements and NFPA codes.

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