Director Construction Management

Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is seeking a skilled and highly organized Director Construction Management to oversee dental office construction renovation and expansion projects across our nationwide portfolio. This role will ensure projects are completed on time within budget and in alignment with DCAs strategic growth and operational standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience managing healthcare or dental construction projects and thrive in a fast-paced multi-project environment.

Project oversight: Lead and manage end-to-end construction projects from site assessment and planning through design permitting build-out and occupancy

Vendor Management: Coordinate and oversee general contractors architects engineers consultants and other vendors to ensure alignment with project scope budget and schedule

Design & Standards Compliance: Work with internal stakeholders to ensure facility design adheres to DCA clinical and brand standards ADA compliance and applicable codes

Budget & Cost Control: Develop project budgets track expenses negotiate cost proposals and manage change orders to maintain financial control

Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed project timelines and ensure all stakeholders are informed of milestones risks and delays

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Operations IT Procurement Legal Finance and Clinical teams to align construction efforts with organizational goals

Reporting: Provide regular updates to the VP of Real Estate & Facilities and senior leadership including risk assessments status reports and project closeout documentation.

Site Visits: Conduct job site visits as needed to monitor progress quality safety and compliance with design intent.

Team Leadership & Development: Supervise and mentor a team of project managers and coordinators fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

Resource Planning & Allocation: Oversee staffing and resource needs across multiple projects ensuring optimal team deployment and workload balance to meet organizational priorities.

Performance Management: Conduct regular performance reviews set clear objectives and support professional development to build a high-performing construction management team.

Bachelors degree in construction management Architecture Engineering or related field

Minimum 5-7 years of experience managing commercial construction projects; healthcare/dental experience preferred

Strong knowledge of construction means and methods permitting processes building codes and ADA compliance

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across geographically dispersed locations

Excellent organizational communication and negotiation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Project Excel and

Willingness to travel (25-50%) to project sites across the US

Preferred Attributes:

Experience in corporate healthcare or dental office buildouts (new construction and renovations)

Strong understanding of lease work letters and landlord-tenant construction responsibilities

PMP or equivalent management certificate is a plus