Director of Integration - Facilities Management and Construction

AMSURG•Nashville, TN

116d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Integration leads integration of ambulatory surgery center (ASC) construction projects, including de novo centers, relocations, expansions, and renovations. Serving as the primary project manager across internal departments, this role coordinates work to achieve operational activation and Day One readiness while ensuring projects meet timelines, regulatory requirements, and AMSURG’s operational, clinical, and financial objectives. The position may also manage smaller renovation and infrastructure projects as needed. The Director maintains a structured integration framework, collaborates with cross-functional teams, identifies and mitigates risks, and improves integration processes. The role partners with senior leaders and teams across Facilities Management and Construction (FMC), Operations Integration, Development, Clinical, and other functions to support accountability, collaboration, and innovation throughout the integration lifecycle. The position reports to the VP, Facilities Management and Construction, with a dotted-line relationship to the VP, Operations. This is a remote-centric hybrid role with occasional travel to FMC sites. The Director is accountable for integrated project schedules, progress reviews, stakeholder reporting, regulatory and licensing readiness, and the coordination of construction work with clinical and operational build-out. The role also supports strategic planning, change management, team development, knowledge sharing, technology adoption, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Strong project management skills and ability to guide teams toward successful outcomes.
Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Strong analytical capabilities for data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
Experience navigating state-specific healthcare permitting, CON processes where applicable, and licensing processes.
Strong understanding of life safety codes, healthcare construction regulations, and accreditation standards such as AAAHC and CMS.
Ability to coordinate inspections, approvals, and documentation required for facility opening.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels.
Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, or at least 8 years of experience in healthcare services with a strong emphasis on operations, integrations, and project management.
Proven ability to lead or actively contribute to complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to achieve strategic objectives.

Nice To Haves

Clinical background, such as Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Allied Health Professional, with active or prior licensure.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee departments throughout ASC integration, including clinical, construction, licensure, regulatory compliance, and activation.
Drive regulatory approval processes, including state licensing and accreditation readiness such as AAAHC.
Identify and mitigate risks affecting project timelines, costs, or compliance.
Serve as the point of accountability for integration execution across FMC, Development, Operations, and Clinical teams.
Ensure transition from construction completion to operational readiness and Day One launch.
Deliver monthly project updates to Operations, Partnerships, and AMSURG leadership.
Support the strategic integration framework and align expansion, renovation, relocation, and de novo projects with corporate goals.
Facilitate the integration lifecycle, including pre-acquisition planning, implementation, and post-integration evaluation.
Support strategic planning, recommend process improvements, and monitor KPIs for integration initiatives.
Create and implement tools, timelines, processes, and documentation for current and future integration projects.
Provide regular integration updates, report risks and outcomes, and offer actionable recommendations to FMC and integration leadership.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align integration activities with organizational objectives and financial targets.
Provide data and insights to support strategic decision-making and coordinate collection and analysis of operational data with functional leaders.
Mentor and support professional development within the FMC team, Operations Integration team, and cross-functional partners.
Clarify roles and responsibilities and support effective execution of integration projects.
Drive change management for newly acquired or de novo centers, addressing cultural and operational challenges.
Coordinate departments to achieve onboarding milestones and timelines.
Support a knowledge management system for lessons learned and best practices.
Promote technology tools to streamline integration workflows and improve project efficiency.
Partner with other teams to develop predictive analytics models for risk mitigation and resource optimization.
Support process improvement and standardized tools and documentation.
Represent AMSURG in discussions with Center Administrators and industry partners.
Align integration processes with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
Develop project management tools and resources for integration efforts.
Serve as accountable project manager for FMC de novo and other construction projects.
Establish and manage integrated master schedules across functional workgroups.
Lead project progress reviews, issue resolution, and stakeholder reporting cadence.
Coordinate construction timelines with clinical and operational build-out, including equipment, staffing, and workflows.
Own Day One readiness, ensuring operational, clinical, regulatory, and facility components are in place for safe and efficient patient care.
Coordinate go-live activities, including equipment readiness, staffing alignment, workflows, and facility compliance.
Work with Operations, Development, and functional leaders to manage expectations with physicians, leadership, and staff.