The Director of Construction and Projects is responsible for the oversight and management of all
capital construction renovations new construction projects and infrastructure upgrades or
replacements. As a key leader this role will supervise the team of project managers and associate
project managers. This team is responsible for scoping projects leading the design process and
managing construction and occupancy so projects are brought in on-time and on-budget. The Director
of Construction and Projects will work with internal department clients and end-users to develop the
scope of their projects and manage expectations through the entire process. The position works
under the direction of the Administrative Director of Facilities Engineering & Grounds to ensure the
development of facilities is consistent with an overall master plan. The Director of Construction and
Projects will work to develop standards and guidelines to meet those objectives.
The Director of Construction and Projects interfaces especially closely with the Director of Facility
Operations & Maintenance to ensure compatible and sustainable facility outcomes. As well this
position interacts with several entities both internal and external which assist in project planning and
scheduling resource allocation project accounting and cost control. The Director of Construction and
Projects will serve as a primary technical expert on buildings and construction providing technical
direction ensuring code compliance developing internal standards and optimizing utilization of labor
materials and other resources. As well this role will be responsible for construction safety and overall
quality of all work performed on site. This position is responsible for the supervision administrative
planning control and coordination of the management functions of facility construction team in order
to achieve quality financial and customer service objectives of the organization in accordance with all
state federal and accrediting agencies. The Director of Construction and Projects promotes the
organizations philosophy mission and values during all interactions with patients families visitors
staff vendors and the community.
Education
Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering Business Management or appropriate related field required.
Licensure/ Certification
Project Management Professional and/or Certified Healthcare Constructor preferred.
Experience
Construction management experience required.
A minimum of 5 years experience in capital construction projects ($1 million plus budget per project) is required.
3-5 years in a supervisory leadership role with project/ construction management teams required.
Knowledge and experience in organizing prioritizing and managing teams required.
3- 5 years Healthcare-hospital specific construction management experience preferred.
Company Information
Augusta Health is a mission-driven independent nonprofit community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginias scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age color disability gender identity or expression marital status national or ethnic origin political affiliation race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation veteran or military discharge status and family medical or genetic information.
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Nestled in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest community hospitals in America.