Senior Director Preconstruction

Geisinger • Danville, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Preconstruction leads the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of all preconstruction services for capital projects across the healthcare system. This role serves as the system-wide subject matter expert in preconstruction, providing leadership in budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and design coordination. The Senior Director plays a critical role in the early phases of project development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, clinical operations, and long-term facility planning.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
• Minimum of 12 years-Relevant experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree- (Preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years-Managing people, processes, or projects (Preferred)
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the system authority on preconstruction services, including budgeting, bidding, scheduling, design and contractor selection, lean contracting, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Lead the development and implementation of preconstruction strategies for Master Facility Plan (MFP) projects and other major capital initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional Project Delivery teams and clinical leadership to align preconstruction deliverables with operational and strategic priorities.
• Oversee the development and validation of project scopes, budgets, and schedules during the preconstruction phase.
• Manage the change control process to ensure scope alignment and adherence to governance protocols.
• Provide executive-level reporting and strategic updates to AVP, regional leadership, and administrative stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers and preconstruction professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support staff development through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, executive stakeholders, and external partners.
• Facilitate clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Represent the organization in key negotiations with consultants, contractors, and design partners.
• Ensure the use of current and accurate cost data in all budgeting efforts.
• Monitor project performance metrics and proactively address risks to schedule, budget, or scope.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of system-wide project management policies, procedures, and tools.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees