WellSpan Health

Director-Design and Construction

WellSpan Health$100K — $130K *
York, PA 17403In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in facilities design and construction, particularly large-scale capital projects.
  • 5 years of experience managing and leading multiple project management teams.
  • 5 years of experience in higher education, healthcare, government, or large institutional environments.
  • Strong knowledge of design and construction delivery methods, and familiarity with sustainability standards such as LEED.

Responsibilities

  • Leads and manages multiple project management teams, establishing performance expectations and workload priorities.
  • Participates in hiring and developing project management staff while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
  • Ensures consistent application of project management methodologies and construction best practices across projects.
  • Reviews and approves project scopes, schedules, and budgets while providing oversight for cost forecasting and change management.
  • Monitors executive-level design and construction activities, intervening as necessary to ensure project performance.
  • Supports the development of the multi-year capital plan, prioritizing projects according to strategic goals and funding availability.
  • Champions quality assurance processes throughout the design and construction phases.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Education assistance
  • Financial education and support, including DailyPay
  • Expanded Paid Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

General Summary

Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the planning, design, and execution of capital construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects across the organization's facilities portfolio. This role is responsible for managing multiple project management teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with organizational standards, sustainability goals, and long-term campus or facilities master plans. Serves as a key liaison among internal stakeholders, executive leadership, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies, ensuring consistent project delivery practices and high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
  • Leads, mentors, and manages multiple project management teams responsible for capital and major maintenance projects. Establishes clear performance expectations, workload priorities, and professional development plans for project managers.
  • Participates in hiring, performance evaluations, and succession planning for project management staff; Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensures consistent application of project management methodologies, design standards, and construction best practices; Ensures designs meet organizational standards, regulatory requirements, sustainability goals, and operational needs; Enforces alignment with WellSpan requirements and standards.
  • Reviews and approves project scopes, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and delivery strategies. Provides oversight of project budgets, cost forecasting, change management, and financial reporting.
  • Provides executive-level oversight of design and construction activities from concept through closeout; Monitors project performance metrics and intervene as needed to resolve issues related to cost, schedule, quality, or risk.
  • Supports development and execution of the multi-year capital plan in coordination with facilities leadership and organizational stakeholders. Assists in prioritizing projects based on strategic goals, facility needs, risk, and funding availability
  • Champions quality control and quality assurance processes throughout design and construction.
  • Coordinates with user groups, operations and maintenance staff, finance, risk management, and other internal partners; Builds effective relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Oversees compliance with applicable codes, regulations, environmental requirements, and organizational policies; Ensures construction safety standards and risk mitigation practices are implemented and enforced.
  • Promotes employee engagement and professional development for all staff.

Common Expectations:
  • Ability to evaluate personal and team priorities and redirect as necessary to meet expectations.
  • Provides outstanding service to all customers.
  • Fosters teamwork within Design & Construction, Facilities and project support teams.

Required for All Jobs:
  • Performs other related duties as identified.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Travel Requirements:
  • Estimated Amount: 20% - Travel as needed.


Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
  • Bachelors Degree In Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Required
  • Masters Degree Preferred

Work Experience:
  • 15+ years Experience in facilities design and construction, including large-scale capital projects. Required and
  • 5 years Experience in managing and leading multiple project management teams. Required and
  • 5 years Experience in higher education, healthcare, government or large institutional environments. Required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of design and construction delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, CM at Risk, Design-Build).
  • Ability to manage complex budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Familiarity with sustainability standards such as LEED.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities.
  • High level of financial acumen and analytical skills.
  • Ability to balance competing priorities across a large project portfolio.
  • Proficiency with project management and financial tracking software.

Benefits Offered:
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Education assistance
  • Financial education and support, including DailyPay
  • Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

About WellSpan Health

WellSpan Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides services to patients in central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The system includes eight hospitals, over 19,000 employees, and more than 200 patient care locations. WellSpan Health offers a range of services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital-based care. The system is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to the communities it serves. WellSpan Health was founded in 1998 through the merger of several local healthcare organizations.
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