Director - Construction, Design and Construction Project Office

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
United States, California, Palo Alto
725 Welch Road (Show on map)
Jul 23, 2025
Company Description At Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job Description Job Summary This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Director of Construction is responsible for creating strategies and developing, managing, and implementing large/complex construction projects for Stanford Medicine Children's Health. This position will have overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to programs/projects and methods. Responsible for identification, prevention and/or resolution of major construction issues and claims and is responsible for working with construction consultants and attorneys to assess and minimize risk in construction projects. The Director of Construction will work within the project formulation processes to ensure that thoughtful, timely and informed decisions are made in support of the Hospital Strategic Plan, as well as interface with a wide variety of Hospital staff, including CEO, COO, Medical Directors and offices to identify institutional objectives and their requirements. Essential Functions The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. * Contributes to and executes functional strategy for all aspects of construction projects at Stanford Medicine Children's Health ensuring enablement and alignment with the broader organizational initiatives. Sets Priorities and manages and allocates resources to align with departmental and organizational needs. Provides strategic input, direction, and oversees/manages large-scale construction implementation projects from end to end. Collaborates with contractors and design professionals in obtaining the necessary approvals and permits ensuring compliance at all stages of the project. Partners with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure capital projects and programs are in line with the organization's goals. Drives business decisions and creates short and long-term goals and objectives. Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational, and organizational problems, applying critical thinking to recommend standards and operating strategies that mitigate risk and propel growth. Collaborates with the Executive Director and Senior Vice President to prepare, analyze, and present budget and get programs/projects approved. Manages department budget and expenses by reviewing plan design objectives, utilization trends, expense projections and recommending alternative options. Provides budget updates as needed. In collaboration with the Executive Director, negotiates contracts for construction and professional service providers with outside vendors/contractors. Manages relations with vendors and contractors. Evaluates performance, provides improvement feedback, and makes changes as necessary. * Directs the design, construction and related professional service providers. Reviews the master schedule by integrating the design professionals and contractor provided schedules. * Participates in regularly scheduled management meetings with team members. Participates in the design and implementation of information systems. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience including 2 years of supervisory experience Licensure/Certification: None Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification. * Ability to budget, make financial projections and write reports * Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation * Ability to handle potentially sensitive situations by applying consultative skills in working with internal and external constituent groups * Ability to plan, organize, motivate, mentor, direct and evaluate the work of others * Ability to prioritize work by making informed judgments and to develop solutions for complex problems * Ability to provide leadership and influence others * Ability to read, comprehend, and draft legal and technical documents * Ability to utilize project management tools * Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility * Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Additional Information Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $85.32 to $116.67 Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.