Director-Design and Construction

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a Director of Construction and Design to provide strategic leadership for the capital project portfolio, guiding complex healthcare construction initiatives valued at hundreds of millions annually.

The role collaborates with Regional Directors, sets standards for design, safety, and regulatory compliance, and mitigates financial and operational risks while representing IU Health to external partners and officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• 7-10 years relevant experience is required.
• Experience managing complex programs/projects is required.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws relative to the assigned area is required.
• Understanding of the health care market and its application to facility projects is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for IU Health’s capital project portfolio and partner with Regional Directors to plan, deliver, and execute healthcare construction initiatives ranging from $10 million to >$100 million.
• Represent IU Health with external partners—vendors, contractors, community leaders, and city/state officials—to build alignment and support successful project outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Program/project management

Healthcare market knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do.

Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our IU Health’s leadership team in the role of Director of Construction and Design.

The Director of Design & Construction provides strategic leadership for IU Health’s capital project portfolio, partnering with Regional Directors to plan, deliver, and execute complex healthcare construction initiatives valued at more than $600 million annually.

This role establishes and advances consistent standards for architectural design, mechanical systems, quality, cost management, regulatory compliance, and safety. The Director leads continuous improvement in project-delivery methods and works closely with IU Health senior leaders to guide projects ranging from $10 million to more than $100 million.

The ideal leader brings the ability to manage a large, diverse portfolio while proactively identifying and mitigating financial, operational, and safety risks. This individual will also represent IU Health with key external partners—including vendors, contractors, community leaders, and city and state officials—to build alignment and support successful project outcomes.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President-Design and Construction

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is preferred.
• 7-10 years relevant experience is required.
• Requires experience managing complex programs/projects.
• Requires knowledge of state and federal laws relative to the assigned area.
• Must have an understanding of the health care market, and can effectively apply this knowledge to the benefit of the System and stated Regional objectives as they apply to facility related projects and studies.

Indiana U niversity Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.