Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

The NYC Health + Hospitals, Division of Office of Facilities Development seeks a Director of Capital Design and Construction to manage Planning, Design and Construction for the NYC H+H system. As the Director of Capital Design and Construction at NYC H+H, the selected candidate will coordinate and manage all facility development projects activities from inception to completion. The Director is responsible for municipal and state approvals required for all new construction and renovation of existing facilities. The Director is responsible for overseeing the adherence to applicable regulatory codes, including all regulatory standards, providing planning, design and construction guidance and information during the development of departmental business plans and manages all consultants. The Director will also support leadership and will be required to develop concepts and plans for facility growth or change in service as well as capital upkeep and replacement. This individual will oversee necessary design, consultant and construction contracts to progress design and construction and ensure coordination with the various facilities. This position is intended to support all physical plant construction, renovation, restoration, and major repair programs at any facility associated with NYC H+H operations. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in building systems and construction methods specifically in the health care clinic environment.

General Tasks And Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop technical procurement strategies and documentation to inform Supply Chain and legal and launch any necessary projects.
• Manage the day to day operations of the design and construction teams assigned to projects including in-house project managers, design firms, construction management firms and contractors. Manage projects through development of architectural and engineering design drawings, construction documents, procurement, construction bid and award, construction RFPs, construction, and close out.
• Manage the construction process for new construction, major renovations, minor construction and special projects. Interface with inhouse and external architects and construction management firms and contractors as necessary.
• Coordinate with end users, senior management and others on the project team to determine project goals and priorities. Review overall project scope of work and provide constructability and project management expertise.
• Review existing conditions noting utilization, adjacencies, square footages, and utilities and provide design review and support necessary for the proposed project.
• Lead and participate in Project Meetings (i.e. planning, scheduling, progress, coordination, constructability, bidding and procurement, and construction meetings). Provide overall program management for portfolio of work.
• Lead and assist in the development of project budgets, development of CP documentation, cost estimates, requisitions and work orders, and project schedules.
• Review and approve construction documents prior to bidding for constructability issues and to insure they meet NYC H+H standards.
• Assist procurement with competitive bidding process for construction services. Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors if necessary. Review bids and participate in the award process.
• Ensure that pre-construction risk assessments including interim life safety measures and if necessary that infection control risk assessments are performed.
• Manage and coordinate contractors performing construction and insure projects stay on time and on budget.
• Track progress of construction and coordinate activities with contractors, plant operations & maintenance, fire safety, hospital police, furniture vendors and end users.
• Ensure contractor’s compliance with construction documents and contracts, insurances, bonds and ensures that hospital policy and procedures are followed.
• Review and approve all invoices and change order requests
• Ensure that Close Out of projects including coordinating punch lists with design team are completed.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary during emergencies and/or disasters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, Science, Health Care Administration, Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university or a license as a Professional Engineer or registration as an Architect; and,
• Eight years managerial experience in Capital Program or budget work in the construction field including four years’ experience in budget administration and management of health care facilities; or,
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Department Preferences

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with the following knowledge, abilities, education, experience and/or skills:

Educational Level

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital Administration, Health Care Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or an approved related program and seven years of progressively responsible experience in health and medical service administration, public administration, personnel and labor relations, finance or appropriate functional discipline with an emphasis on planning, liaison and interorganizational relationships, or related administrative or managerial functions; or,
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Years Of Experience

• At least 10 years of related experience in design and/or construction management with experience in healthcare clinics preferred and/or a combination of the following, sufficient to equal a total of ten years of education and experience
• Full-time satisfactory experience in planning, design and program development experience pertaining to meeting health needs, health care planning, design and program implementation, with at least three years of responsible level administrative experience coordinating the planning, design, and construction and commissioning. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction management experience up to a maximum of five years.
• Full-time satisfactory experience in building construction, or as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of 2 years.
• Education in an accredited college leading to a bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, engineering, or construction management will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years.
• A certified construction manager certification may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in “1”, “2” and “3” above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in design and construction management work described above, including at least two years in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of design and construction.
• A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in “1”, “2” and “3” above.

Knowledgeable In

• Healthcare
• Long Term Capital Planning
• Design Management
• Construction Management
• Budget Management
• Time Management
• Negotiations
• Regulatory (DOB, FDNY, DOH) Close outs

Preferred Skills

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent technical, conceptual, and financial skills.
• Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of healthcare and space management.

Computer Programs/Software Operated

• Microsoft Word and Excel (required);
• Microsoft Access,
• MS Project
• Auto CADD/Revit.
• Procore/E-builder or similar

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button.

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees’ Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs