Ascension

Manager of Healthcare Construction

Ascension$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineer preferred; licensure required specific to state of work.
  • High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience and 1 year in leadership OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of experience and 1 year in leadership OR 4 years of relevant experience and 1 year in leadership.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, though not mandatory.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
  • Strong preference for candidates with healthcare and construction experience.

Responsibilities

  • Direct national framework and strategic oversight for healthcare capital projects.
  • Manage all phases of construction from planning to completion.
  • Develop detailed project plans and budgets for multiple initiatives.
  • Coordinate site activities for adherence to timelines and financial targets.
  • Serve as the lead liaison to resolve disputes and align stakeholders.
  • Track costs rigorously to prevent budget overruns.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision with HSA/FSA options.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and financial security resources.
  • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays for work-life balance.
  • Ascension-funded tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development.
  • Emotional well-being support through Employee Assistance Program and counseling.
  • Family benefits including parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Optional benefits like legal and pet insurance, and transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Cove/Hybrid

Department: Construction

Schedule: Days l Full-time l 40 hours per week


Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more



How you'll make an impact in this role

  • This management role directs the national framework and strategic oversight for healthcare capital projects, leading project managers and high-level budgets from planning to completion.
  • Manage all construction phases from initial planning through final project completion.
  • Develop detailed project plans and budgets for multiple simultaneous initiatives.
  • Coordinate site activities to ensure strict adherence to timelines and financial targets.
  • Act as the lead liaison to navigate disputes and maintain alignment with all stakeholders.
  • Rigorously track costs to mitigate budget overruns and prevent financial discrepancies.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Engineer preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Engineer degree not necessary, but any Bachelor's would be preferred.
  • PMP is preferred.
  • Healthcare and construction experience is strongly preferred.
  • 3 to 5 years of management experience is strongly preferred.





Responsibilities

  • This management role directs the national framework and strategic oversight for healthcare capital projects, leading project managers and high-level budgets from planning to completion.
  • Manage all construction phases from initial planning through final project completion.
  • Develop detailed project plans and budgets for multiple simultaneous initiatives.
  • Coordinate site activities to ensure strict adherence to timelines and financial targets.
  • Act as the lead liaison to navigate disputes and maintain alignment with all stakeholders.
  • Rigorously track costs to mitigate budget overruns and prevent financial discrepancies.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Engineer preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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