Senior Director, Construction & Facilities

State of Location:

New York

Position Summary:

The Senior Director of Construction and Facilities is a key senior leader responsible for the strategic direction, planning, and execution of all construction, capital projects, and facilities operations across a growing 700-site healthcare portfolio. This leader will oversee end-to-end delivery of new clinic construction, renovations, and facility maintenance, ensuring projects meet the highest standards for quality, cost, compliance, and patient experience. The role manages a combined annual budget of approximately $30 million and leads a cross-functional team that supports both expansion and operational excellence across the enterprise.

Join Ivy Rehab's dedicated team where you're not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Construction & Capital Project Management (Approx. $30M Portfolio)

• Program Leadership: Lead all aspects of new clinic construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects-from site design and permitting through build completion and occupancy.

• New Market Growth: Partner with Real Estate and Operations teams to deliver new clinic openings that align with company growth strategies, brand standards, and patient experience goals.

• Budget & Cost Control: Oversee construction and capital budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Provide forecasting, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting.

• Vendor & Contractor Oversight: Develop and manage relationships with general contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure consistent execution, quality, and compliance across all markets.

• Construction Standards: Establish design and construction standards that drive efficiency, sustainability, and consistency in clinic builds.

• Technology & Tools: Implement project management and facilities software systems to enhance transparency, scheduling accuracy, and accountability throughout the construction and maintenance lifecycle.

Facilities Operations, Maintenance & Compliance

• Preventative Maintenance: Direct comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programs (PPM) that ensure operational reliability and extend the life of all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and clinical equipment).

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all facilities meet healthcare regulatory requirements (e.g., ADA, FGI, OSHA, EPA, Joint Commission, CMS). Serve as the facilities lead during accreditation and licensing inspections.

• Operational Excellence: Develop and maintain standardized SOPs, SLAs, and KPIs to measure performance and deliver consistent facility standards across all locations.

• Crisis Response: Lead rapid response to emergencies or major facility disruptions, ensuring patient care continuity and staff safety.

Leadership, Strategy & Vendor Management

• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team

• Strategic Partnerships: Negotiate and manage national and regional master service agreements (MSAs) for construction, design, and maintenance partners.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate construction and facility-related risks, including deferred maintenance, project delays, and safety vulnerabilities.

• Collaboration: Partner closely with Real Estate, Operations, and Finance teams to align construction and facilities strategies with market expansion and company objectives.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in construction and facilities management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing a large multi-site portfolio (250+ locations).

• Industry Expertise: Experience in healthcare construction or facilities management strongly preferred; multi-site retail or service industry experience also applicable.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field. MBA or professional certification (CFM, FMP) preferred.

• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of construction management, healthcare design standards, building systems, and regulatory compliance.

• Financial Acumen: Proven success managing large-scale capital and operating budgets with fiscal discipline and strategic foresight.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership: Translates enterprise growth goals into long-term construction and facilities strategies that enhance patient and clinician experience.

• Operational Excellence: Drives process improvement, accountability, and performance across large, geographically dispersed teams.

• Servant Leadership: Dedicated to supporting field operations by providing safe, reliable, and high-quality environments for care delivery.

• Communication: Exceptional ability to convey complex construction, financial, and technical data to executive audiences.

• Resilience & Adaptability: Capable of leading through change, managing crises, and navigating multiple priorities across a large healthcare footprint.

Why Choose Ivy?

• Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.

• Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.

• Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans and paid holidays.

• Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.

Compensation ranges between $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 based on experience.

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