Director-Design and Construction

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

2h

About The Position

The Director, Design & Construction provides strategic leadership and oversight for a project portfolio exceeding $600 million annually, partnering closely with Regional Directors to ensure successful planning, delivery, and execution of complex capital projects. The Director establishes and drives standards across design, construction, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, cost management, and operational excellence.

Working collaboratively with IU Health senior leadership, the Director oversees projects ranging from $10 million to more than $100 million and advances continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies and portfolio performance. The role represents IU Health and builds relationships with architects, contractors, vendors, community partners, and government stakeholders. The Director also proactively manages financial, operational, and safety risks to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience managing complex programs or projects.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws relative to the assigned area.
• Understanding of the healthcare market and ability to apply that knowledge to benefit the System and regional objectives for facility-related projects and studies.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for an annual project portfolio exceeding $600 million.
• Partner with Regional Directors to plan, deliver, and execute complex capital projects.
• Establish and drive standards for design, construction, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, cost management, and operational excellence.
• Oversee projects ranging from $10 million to more than $100 million in collaboration with IU Health senior leadership.
• Advance continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies and portfolio performance.
• Represent IU Health and build relationships with architects, contractors, vendors, community partners, and government stakeholders.
• Proactively manage financial, operational, and safety risks associated with projects.

Benefits

• Access to opportunities for learning and development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director