The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation

Position Music; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 360,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation is seeking a Vice President of Construction responsible for managing a $1 billion portfolio of capital projects across multiple campuses. This role emphasizes leadership and project delivery while ensuring safety and quality compliance in healthcare settings.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, extensive analytical skills, and at least 15 years of healthcare experience. Join a prestigious organization committed to excellence and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in healthcare facilities, 10+ years in management.
• Extensive knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to integrate with multiple teams and manage complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and implementation of capital projects.
• Lead Capital Project Management and Finance teams.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with quality and budget standards.

Skills

Analytical ability

Knowledge of building healthcare facilities

Leadership and mentorship

Extensive project management

Proficient in computer applications

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation

Vice President, Construction

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Facilities

Description

ZRG has been engaged to recruit a Vice President, Construction for The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (JHHS).

Position Summary:

The Vice President oversees the management, and implementation of capital projects across the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS), the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHU SOM) and JHMI Utilities LLC. This role is responsible for capital delivery—from initial estimating through construction and occupancy—ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with JHHS goals for cost, quality, and schedule performance. In addition to capital projects, the Vice President also oversees routine projects, including projects implemented by in‑house construction.

The Vice President will lead complex healthcare and research capital programs, managing a dynamic portfolio of approximately $1 billion in annual capital investment that includes major hospital construction, advanced research laboratories, ambulatory care facilities, infrastructure modernization initiatives, and numerous renovation and equipment installation projects. The Vice President will have responsibilities for projects across multiple campus and geographic regions, including the East Baltimore medical campus, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, hospitals in the National Capital Region, and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida.

Core Position Objectives:

• Establish and maintain an effective organizational structure, processes, procedures, and controls to deliver highly professional project management services and meet organizational demands.
• Lead and manage the Capital Project Management and Capital Finance teams, in‑house construction group and external consultants.
• Demonstrate and foster deep respect for design and engineering operations.
• Lead Capital Project Management and Capital Finance teams to ensure its culture consistently reflects a collaborative approach.
• Build and maintain a highly functional team.
• Ensure thorough project due diligence, including timely and well‑informed pre‑construction cost estimates.
• Deliver capital projects on or under budget, meeting or exceeding established quality standards and schedule expectations.
• Facilitate clear, timely communication among all project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Integrate diverse perspectives and resolve competing priorities to ensure successful project development, coordination, and implementation.
• Prepare and maintain key project documentation, including schedules, cash flow projections, and status reports for all capital projects.
• Maintain project databases and historical records to support conceptual estimating and future planning.
• Maintain and regularly update a master listing of active projects, including progress updates and milestone tracking.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to staff.
• Collaborate with the Vice President, Planning & Design to resolve design issues and scope conflicts.
• Collaborate with the Vice President, Facilities Management to support ongoing operations, including coordination of shutdowns and any disruptions to daily activities.
• Consult with the Senior Vice President on complex issues, communications (internal and external), critical decisions, and developments affecting project goals.
• Exercise sound judgment, initiative, and diplomacy in resolving project and team conflicts.
• Clearly communicate project objectives and expectations to project teams.
• Handle sensitive personnel matters with discretion and maintain appropriate confidentiality.

About Client:

Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) is one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, integrating world‑class patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. Anchored by The Johns Hopkins Hospital and supported by a network of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and physician practices, JHHS is internationally recognized for excellence in quality, safety, and innovation. The system is closely aligned with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, ensuring that clinical practice is informed by cutting‑edge research and evidence‑based medicine.

JHHS serves diverse communities across Maryland, the Washington, D.C. region, and Florida, while also providing highly specialized care to patients from around the world. Its clinical enterprises span a full continuum of care, including acute and ambulatory services, home health, and managed care, allowing the organization to meet complex patient needs across multiple settings. The health system is known for advancing complex tertiary and quaternary care, while also maintaining a strong commitment to community health and access.

Additional Considerations:

Salary Range: $360,000 to $380,000

Bonus Target: 25% of base salary

Location:

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where differences are embraced and celebrated, and all employees feel valued and contribute to our mission of serving the community.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are equal‑opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent progressive experience in the design/management of major capital projects. Master’s degree preferred.
• A high level of analytical ability is necessary to resolve complex technical problems, analyze project logistics required to direct work within a large and complex organization.
• Extensive knowledge of building healthcare facilities and related safety and regulatory requirements, especially NFPA Life Safety Code, Building Codes, The Joint Commission, Facility Guidelines Code and AAALAC – Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Extensive knowledge of contracting practice and language, as well as construction and maintenance terminology and services.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and codes.
• Highly proficient in computer applications including Windows, PM Web, departmental e‑mail, word processing, and spreadsheet.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Knowledge of applicable personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to integrate with multiple teams, seamlessly moving from problem to problem while remaining organized, prepared, and able to execute tasks assigned in a timely manner.
• 15 or more years in healthcare facilities including 10 or more years of related work experience in the management of large, highly complex health care/academic medical center and laboratory research projects.