Manager of Healthcare Construction

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement planning (403(b) matching)

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX, seeks a construction leader to direct healthcare capital projects, guiding project managers from planning through completion. You will oversee budgets and schedules while coordinating across multiple initiatives with strong stakeholder engagement.

This is a full-time, on-site role in a dynamic healthcare setting. The ideal candidate has an engineering background, required licensure, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering background preferred; licensure required in the work state.
• Requires a high school diploma with 3 years' experience and 1 year of leadership, or an associate/technical degree with 2 years' experience and 1 year of leadership, or 4 years of relevant experience with 1 year of leadership.
• Bachelor's degree would be a plus; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct framework and strategic oversight for healthcare capital projects, leading project managers and high-level budgets from planning to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets for multiple initiatives.
• Coordinate site activities to meet timelines and financial targets.
• Serve as lead liaison to resolve disputes and align stakeholders.
• Rigorously track costs to mitigate overruns and financial discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Licensure (state)

PMP (preferred)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: Ascension Seton Cove/Hybrid
• Department: Construction
• Schedule: Days l Full-time l 40 hours per week

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Management role that directs the framework and strategic oversight for healthcare capital projects, leading project managers and high-level budgets from planning to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets for multiple simultaneous initiatives.
• Coordinate site activities to ensure strict adherence to timelines and financial targets.
• Act as the lead liaison to navigate disputes and maintain alignment with all stakeholders.
• Rigorously track costs to mitigate budget overruns and prevent financial discrepancies.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Engineer preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Engineer degree not necessary, but any Bachelor's would be preferred.
• PMP is preferred.
• Healthcare and construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Five years of management experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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