Director, Healthcare Construction Leadership

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health in Delaware seeks an experienced Director of Construction Management to lead a team overseeing major new hospital expansion and renovation projects across the Delaware Valley.

You will align project delivery with safety and quality standards, manage budgets, and collaborate with hospital leadership, architects, engineers, and clinical partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that supports Whole Child Health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of construction management experience in healthcare or similar complex environments.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets, contracts, and large-scale capital projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Ability to lead through change, inspire teams, and foster a culture where individuals and programs can flourish.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Construction Project Management function and drive effective delivery of mission critical projects.
• Establish and monitor standards for project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Lead and mentor Construction Project Managers and project support staff; invest in developing talent for organizational success.
• Build strong relationships with hospital leadership, architects, engineers, contractors, and clinical partners.
• Oversee all construction and renovation projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule, on budget, and to specification.
• Participate in Delaware Valley master planning, design facilitation, and vendor selection.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities, including huddles with contractors, end users, and hospital teams to minimize disruptions to patient care.
• Interpret and review construction documentation, drawings, and specifications; enforce compliance with healthcare codes and standards (NFPA 99, FGI, NFPA 101).
• Maintain ICRA standards and collaborate closely with Safety and Infection Control.
• Evaluate design documents for material standards, cost savings, and opportunities for innovation.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost estimates; present to senior leadership as needed.
• Apply Continuous Improvement methodologies to enhance construction processes, team performance, and institutional goals.
• Participate in hiring, staffing, coaching, and performance evaluations aligned with Nemours Children’s commitment to cultivating a healthy, thriving workforce.
• Engage in department and institutional committees, projects, and educational initiatives to stay current with trends in healthcare construction.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Healthcare construction

Team development

Job description

Nemours Children’s Health in Delaware seeks an experienced Director of Construction Management to lead a team overseeing major new hospital expansion and renovation projects across the Delaware Valley.

You will align project delivery with safety and quality standards, manage budgets, and collaborate with hospital leadership, architects, engineers, and clinical partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that supports Whole Child Health.