Sr Dir-Construction at Ascension

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Construction Planning, Design Management, Budget Oversight, Cash Flow Management, Risk Reporting, Contract Management, Stakeholder Communication, Business Innovation, Process Improvement, Staff Leadership, Performance Evaluation, Healthcare Facility Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We Are Hiring Location: Nashville, Tennessee Facility: Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital Department: Construction Schedule: Days l Full-time l 40 hours per week What You Will Do Direct all planning, design, and construction projects, ensuring they align with organizational mission, strategy, and customer priorities. Oversee project budgets, schedules, cash flow, and funding compliance. Coordinate audits and report risks, issues, and key metrics to leadership. Define project contract parameters, communicate stakeholder expectations, and serve as the primary liaison for external firms to ensure safety, conduct, and operational standards. Drive business innovation, service strategies, and continuous process improvements through collaborative partnerships. Lead staff hiring, training, development, direction, and performance evaluations. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Manager Certification specializing in Healthcare Facilities preferred. Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)also accepted. Project Mgmt Professional preferred. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) accepted. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management. Additional Preferences Healthcare construction preferred. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Direct all planning, design, and construction projects to align with organizational strategy and customer priorities. Oversee budgets, schedules, and external firm liaisons while leading staff development and performance.