Director of Design and Construction

SSM Health; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Director of Design and Construction to oversee and manage hospital construction projects across the U.S. This role involves compliance management, technical development, and extensive travel. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in healthcare construction.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Five years' experience coordinating construction projects in the health care industry.
• Working knowledge of AIA guidelines and NFPA requirements.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in construction management or related services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor construction projects.
• Identify and resolve compliance and permit issues.
• Conduct periodic facility reviews for compliance.

Skills

Project Coordination

Compliance Management

Technical Development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Director of Design and Construction

Remote United States

We are seeking an experienced construction director to oversee, plan and manage multiple hospital construction projects nationwide. In this role, you’ll review construction and mechanical plans for compliance with code and company standards, contract requirements and engineering /construction principles.

Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA, Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and outpatient rehabilitation centers in the United States. We are nationwide with over 45K employees, and intentionally provide opportunities for our colleagues to grow personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor construction projects with a focus on technical development, engineering, design and code compliance.
• Schedule and attend construction meetings.
• Identify and resolve any compliance, permit and code issues to keep construction projects within budget and on schedule.
• Conduct periodic facility reviews to ensure compliance with Life Safety Codes (National Fire Protection Association) and licensure requirements.
• Review and update facilities’ assessment checklists and make changes as needed.
• Help implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assist with staff training in regard to line safety.
• Collaborate with facility directors of free-standing hospitals to maintain and improve their infrastructure systems.
• Work with hospital safety line officers, leadership and clinicians to respond to and correct any deficiencies noted by local authorities having jurisdiction.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years’ experience coordinating construction projects in the health care industry.
• Extensive travel is required for this position.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in construction management or related services.
• Previous experience working with federal/state/local agencies.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, American Institute of Architects (AIA) guidelines and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for health care facilities.

Additional Data

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• An extensive and thorough orientation program.
• Develop collaborative relationships with multiple departments on campus
• Campus with access to walking trails and beautiful outdoor rest areas.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.

We'd love for you to join our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans.