Vice President, Design and Construction and Real Estate
About The Position
ChristianaCare is seeking an executive leader to direct enterprise-wide design, construction, and real estate strategy. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, Operations, the Vice President will oversee a multi-billion-dollar capital portfolio and a diverse real estate footprint supporting organizational growth, innovation, access, and operational excellence. The role leads the strategic planning, governance, and execution of capital investments across multiple campuses and markets; directs major healthcare construction, renovation, infrastructure, and expansion initiatives; and guides real estate strategy, including acquisitions, dispositions, site selection, leasing, development opportunities, and portfolio optimization. The Vice President partners with executive leadership, campus presidents, physicians, and operational leaders to align investments with organizational priorities and patient needs, and advises the C-suite and Board of Directors on growth strategy, capital deployment, and long-range planning. The successful candidate will build high-performing teams and cultivate partnerships with architects, developers, contractors, brokers, attorneys, and community stakeholders. This leader will combine strategic vision and operational discipline, engage effectively in boardroom discussions, and remain connected to execution. The role offers the opportunity to shape healthcare environments that advance clinical excellence, caregiver experience, community growth, and access to care.
Requirements
- Fifteen or more years of progressive executive leadership experience in healthcare design and construction, capital project delivery, real estate, and development.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, real estate, architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Proven record of leading complex capital portfolios exceeding $1 billion.
- Deep expertise in healthcare facilities, commercial real estate, portfolio strategy, and complex transactions.
- Exceptional financial acumen and experience balancing growth ambitions with fiscal stewardship.
- Ability to influence across highly matrixed organizations through collaboration, credibility, and trust.
- Experience engaging executive leadership teams, governing boards, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Hybrid background including Health System, Academic Medical Center, Commercial Real Estate, and/or Major Healthcare-Focused Construction or Development Firm experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning, governance, and execution of large-scale capital investments across multiple campuses and markets.
- Direct major healthcare construction, renovation, infrastructure, and expansion initiatives.
- Guide enterprise real estate strategy, including acquisitions, dispositions, site selection, leasing, development opportunities, and portfolio optimization.
- Partner with executive leadership, campus presidents, physicians, and operational leaders to align facilities and real estate investments with organizational priorities and patient needs.
- Advise the C-suite and Board of Directors on growth strategy, capital deployment, and long-range planning.
- Develop high-performing teams.
- Cultivate partnerships with architects, developers, contractors, brokers, attorneys, and community stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive executive compensation
- Management Incentive Program (MIP)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
- Leadership and professional development programs
- Employee wellness initiatives and well-being resources
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunity to work for a nationally recognized, mission-driven health system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
