Director of Design and Construction

Job Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Construction, the Director is responsible for overseeing and managing all project management services related to capital projects and regulatory compliance programs at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in addition to various satellite ambulatory locations that require periodic support.  The Director makes decisions and recommendations for their designated unit which have direct impact in achieving the Health System’s project goals and established objectives.  The Director negotiates critical and controversial issues with JHHS clients, consultants, top-level project team members, and other project support team members on a regular basis.  The ideal candidate should demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding major capital projects, programs, and strategic initiatives to achieve JHHS project and organizational objectives.  The Director will oversee a team of Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, and Project Managers and an assigned capital program of $300M - $500M+. 

Role Accountabilities Include:

• Develops and ensures adequate organizational structure, processes, procedures, and controls to maintain highly professional and effective project management services as well as to meet organizational demands.


• Responsible for supervision of project management team and external consultants.  Directs project management staff to meet JHHS capital project/program goals and objectives.


• Collaborates with partner departments of Architecture + Planning, Facilities Management, and Capital Planning during the planning and design phase of each project, monitoring, and coordinating the activities of architectural and engineering consultants on assigned projects. 


• Responsible for the overall management of the construction phase of the projects, monitoring, and coordinating the activities of Construction Managers and General Contractors.


• Regularly communicates with staff to disseminate information, discuss issues, and seek staff feedback.


• Handles personal issues effectively and discretely: maintains confidentiality. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent required. 


• 7-10+ years of progressively responsible related experience in the design/management of major capital projects, design/management of large, highly complex healthcare/academic medical center projects including 3-5 years of management experience.


• Demonstrates effective leadership and indirect supervision of diverse project team including multiple internal departments, consultants, and contractors.  Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. 


• Exhibits ability to achieve project objectives on multiple complex projects running simultaneously.  Working knowledge of building codes/standards and the application thereof.

Salary Range: $170,000 to $205,000 per year. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. 

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. 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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.