Director of Hospital Construction

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Construction
Director? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up
to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the
course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,
career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs
include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives
and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a
dedicated Construction Director like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

This position provides leadership and corporate representation in construction
for many of HCA’s capital projects. This position is a construction executive
with a wide range of knowledge in building development, budget creation &
control, hospital operations, contracting methods, schedule management,
constructability resolution, safety and quality assurance.
This position regularly interacts with Divisional and Hospital leadership, and
requires a high management acumen with ability to manage multiple people,
teams and interests effectively. Typical workload may span over 10-15 separate
facilities which typically represents a total capital investment from $200M to
$600M with individual project sizes ranging from $5M to approximately $100M.
The position will develop, implement and enforce specific strategies to
improve the efficiency, productivity and profitability of HCA’s capital
construction investments and/ or strategies to combat opposing industry forces
i.e. cost escalation, limited product availability, declining skilled labor,
etc. This position is responsible for the overall health of the project and is
expected to take all necessary and appropriate action to protect and/ or
achieve the project’s predetermined scope and objectives.
The position works closely with other corporate departments including but not
limited to: financial, clinical services, real estate, strategic planning,
HealthTrust Purchasing Group, FacilitiGroup, Enterprise Emergency Operations
and legal. Construction Management is housed within the larger group
consisting of Design, Capital Productivity, Medical Equipment and IT&S
disciplines.
_Responsibilities_
Lead external coordination across designers, contractors, subcontractors and
vendors. This typically represents 100-150 individuals across the 10-15
facilities.
Lead internal coordination including planning, design, equipment, capital
strategy/optimization, preconstruction, ITG, FacilitiGroup, HPG sourcing,
legal, real estate and accounting.
Monitor contractor’s budget, schedule and quality control process. Initiate
actions necessary to maintain the scope of the approved project, the goals of
the department, mission of the enterprise and successful completion of the
project.
Meet with state and local authorities to represent the company’s interest on
project scope, design issues and code issues. Negotiate with local
jurisdiction as necessary.
From time to time this position may need to facilitate CON submittals. In the
event of a CON hearing, provide deposition and testimony if necessary.
Supervise risk management on capital projects relative to design,
public/patient/staff safety and contractual obligations.
Maintain financial reporting by project to track and manage all costs
associated with the construction budgets. Process any necessary capital
increase requests with the appropriate justification.
_Strategic Responsibilities_
This position will work in conjunction with Capital Strategy and Optimization
and Design Management to develop strategies, initiatives and programs targeted
to improve the efficiency, productivity and profitability of HCA’s capital
construction investment and/ or combat apposing industry forces i.e.
escalation, product availability, skilled labor, etc. Further, this position
will be responsible for implementation of these programs and monitoring
project specific adherence.
Review and analyze estimates during the design process as it relates to
historical costs, corporate approved budgets, and project scope. Determine and
verify if the established objectives of the project can be attained within the
corporate approved budget. Initiate appropriate action if necessary.
Develop the most advantageous contract method, contract structure, and buying
strategy when taking projects to market.
_Analytic/Forecasting Responsibilities_
Use baseline benchmark costs from the cost history database to set the targets
for any project; use the benchmarks to understand cost.
Study the builder’s submitted subcontractor and supplier solicitation list to
manage the adequacy and appropriateness of the content/bidders.
Constantly analyze fees and construction administration costs.
Analyze and approve all final bids taken by the contractor that make up the
final estimate for a project. Assess risk relative to subcontractor pricing,
schedules and bonding requirements. This is the final budget analysis to be
compared against prior comparable costs and the corporate budget before
construction begins.
_Administrative Responsibilities_
Thorough reviews of project scope, changes to scope.
Provide budget and constructability feedback during pre-design process in
order to maximize the use of capital funds.
Responsible for thorough review of agreements, contracts, invoice processing
and change order management, among many other contracting responsibilities.
During pre-design, responsible for site investigation in order to ensure the
documents represent a constructible plan that allows for minimal interruption
to hospital operations and unencumbered patient care.
_Audit/Inspection Responsibilities_
During the Construction Administration stage of construction review Design
Change Authorizations for conformity.
Ensure project compliance within approved funding and scope.
Provide ultimate oversight of quality.
The Construction Manager will develop the request for budget and duration
(RBD), while working with the general contractor for pricing.
Work with leadership to conduct/develop responses to internal audits of
contractors.
Routinely visit hospitals to attend monthly Owner Architect meetings, provide
direction, monitor contractor’s quality of work and performance. Function as
the field representative for designs, ensure designs are meeting the needs of
the facilities, and coordinate with Design Managers as necessary.
_Education & Experience_
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 10 years experience with a builder or owner working on multiple
healthcare project sites; preferably large complex project experience
We are comprised of affiliated hospitals, physician practices and other sites
of care across the United States and United Kingdom. The Sarah Cannon Cancer
Network is transforming cancer care through integrated services and cutting-
edge technologies. Our physicians can develop leading oncology programs to
advance science and patient care. Providing physician-led patient care offers
our doctors access to a national network of experts. This is where
multidisciplinary teams come together with a goal of delivering seamlessly
coordinated, quality cancer care. Through a united network of globally
recognized oncology specialists, we collaborate and share best practices. We
address each aspect of the cancer journey, from screening and diagnosis
through treatment and survivorship, to advance our shared mission: Above all
else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team
is reviewing applications for our Construction Sr Mgr opening. Qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to
join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
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