Director of Construction and Development

Bay State Physical Therapy; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Health Partners is expanding its outpatient physical therapy network and seeks a Director of Construction to lead the build-out and renovation of clinics across the Northeast. You will manage design, budgets, permits, and construction while coordinating with real estate, operations, and external partners to deliver high-quality patient spaces.

The role requires extensive experience in construction management, ability to handle multiple sites, and travel to active projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site construction projects in retail, healthcare, or similar sectors.
• At least 10 years' experience in construction management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with keen attention to detail.
• Proven initiative, accountability, and proactive problem solving.
• Experience managing vendors/contractors and contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of construction projects including design, budget, permits, contracts, reporting, construction and delivery, on schedule and within budget.
• Partner with internal real estate, operations, external developers, and contractors to evaluate store opportunities and propose scope, budget and schedule.
• Implement project tracking to provide updates to senior management, capture decisions, assumptions, risks and dependencies.
• Review schedule/budget and resolve project issues.
• Lead procurement and bidding for general contractors and negotiate terms.
• Conduct site visits to verify work aligns with standards.
• Develop preventative maintenance plans for clinic operations.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, landlords and property managers for effective communication.

Job description

Cypress Health Partners is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy in New England and upstate New York. We are focused on offering exceptional MSK care through two regionals brands – Bay State Physical Therapy and MVPT Physical Therapy. Our dedicated professionals strive to help our patients move better, feel better, and live better. Providing Access to care on a timely basis is essential to our mission and to do that, we need to continue to expand our clinic presence and continuously improve our existing locations.

We are seeking a Director of Construction to lead all construction and renovation projects for our growing network of outpatient physical therapy clinics across the Northeast. This role is ideal for someone who has managed the build-out of multiple retail, health & fitness, or other customer-facing locations. You will partner with consultants, landlord representatives, cross-functional departments, and the business teams to ensure project goals and requirements are clearly defined and completed – with the goal of creating welcoming, high-quality spaces that support exceptional patient care. We typically build between ten and fourteen new clinics each year and work on as many clinic relocations and significant renovations. We strive to create an environment in which patients enjoy their treatment time with our providers, and our providers get to work with and learn from each other in an open, collaborative setting. Our clinics are generally between 2,500 and 4,000 square feet, with an open treatment approach, similar to a boutique fitness facility. We generally have one to three private treatment rooms and a breakroom for staff. We also have a welcoming front desk staff and area for patients to wait for their treatment times. Said simply, our clinics are modern, efficient environments that focus on eliminating pain and improving functional performance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of construction projects including the design, budget, permits, contracts, reporting, construction and delivery, on schedule and within budget.
• Partner with internal real estate team, operations, external developers, and contractors to evaluate new store opportunities, develop proposed scope, budget and schedule, analyze feasibility and present proposed terms to senior leadership team.
• Implement project tracking mechanisms to provide timely and concise updates on project progress to senior management and key stakeholders, capturing key decisions, developing assumptions, and identifying and managing all risks and dependencies.
• Review schedule/budget and resolve project issues.
• Lead procurement and bidding process for general contractors and negotiate terms.
• Conduct site visits to verify that all work is completed in accordance with organizational standards.
• Develop preventative maintenance plans to support the long-term operation of our clinics.
• Maintain professional relationship with all contracted suppliers, vendors, landlords, and property managers to ensure good communication and mutual trust and respect.

Requirements

• Experience supporting multi-site retail, healthcare, fitness, restaurant, banking, hospitality, or similar organizations.
• At least 10 years' experience in construction management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success taking initiative and being held accountable for outcomes, with the ability to anticipate needs and take action to address them.
• Background working with vendors/contractors with experience in contractor management.
• Ability to be flexible, remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances, and develop solutions.
• Strong judgment and demonstrated success acting in the best interest of the organization - with principles of integrity and a commitment to high professional standards.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Some weekend and evening work required.
• Additional travel is required on a project specific basis.

Bonus Potential of 15-25% of base compensation paid as projects are completed.

Cypress Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.