Lifepoint Health®

Director, Construction Project Management

Lifepoint Health®

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brentwood • Tennessee • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital construction projects across acute care hospital facilities, ranging from $500K to $100M
  • Partner with hospital CEOs, COOs, and clinical leaders to define project scope and translate operational and clinical needs into construction plans
  • Develop preliminary budgets, scope documentation, and capital requests to support funding approvals
  • Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with architects, engineers, general contractors, and consultants
  • Oversee all phases of projects including pre-design, design, and construction to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including hospital administration, clinical stakeholders, contractors, and design professionals
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain timelines and financial targets
  • Review and approve project bids, change orders, and invoices to ensure accuracy and adherence to contract terms
  • Conduct routine site visits to evaluate construction progress, quality, safety, and contractor performance
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, building codes, and safety standards (e.g., JCAHO, ADA, OSHA, NFPA)
  • Maintain ongoing communication with hospital leadership to provide updates, manage expectations, and support operational continuity during construction
  • Support inspections, resolve code-related issues, and represent the organization with local and state authorities
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects (approximately 15–20) with a total capital portfolio of ~$100M
  • Maintain detailed financial records and reporting related to project costs and capital expenditures

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in construction project management, with a strong preference for healthcare or acute care hospital environments
  • Prior experience working for a general contractor or managing construction projects from the contractor side strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience managing renovation and/or expansion projects within active facilities
  • Working knowledge of healthcare construction standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., JCAHO, ADA, OSHA, NFPA)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate diverse stakeholders across all levels of an organization
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with executives, clinicians, and construction professionals
  • Experience with budgeting, cost control, and contract management (experience can be developed on the job)
  • Ability to assess risk and make decisions from an owner’s perspective rather than a contractor or design viewpoint
  • High level of problem-solving ability and sound judgment in complex, fast-paced environments
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 25% as needed for project oversight.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizationattention to detailproblem-solvingdecision-makingstakeholder engagementcross-functional team coordinationtime managementadaptability