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Director, Design and Construction

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Requisition # HRC1361067

Job Description

The Director is responsible for overseeing the development of large scale construction ($100M+) or a portfolio of projects from inception through project close-out. The individual is responsible for directing and managing the Integrated Project Team, which consists of the outsourced Project architectural/engineering firm, general contractor, and assigned CSMC staff.  Specifically, the Director will work in concert with the FPDC project managers, architects, resource accounting and support staff from initial project inception through successful project completion.  The individual will also maintain close coordination with CSMC Enterprise Information Systems (EIS), Health and Safety, and any other CSMC department required to successfully complete the Project. The individual will report project progress to Senior Management on a periodic basis.

Leads all aspects of large-scale strategic construction and other large project responsibilities or a portfolio of projects.

Responsible for the maintenance and management of the project schedule for large strategic projects or portfolio of projects.

Provides coordination and management between departmental staff and support organizations as required for large strategic projects or portfolio of projects.

Oversees the coordination between the Architect/Engineer, General Contractor, user groups and other executive leadership groups for large strategic projects or portfolio of projects.

Interfaces with municipal agencies and keeps Executive Director informed of project progress.

Consistently initiates and participates in productivity and quality improvements, including benchmarking with other facilities and monitoring progress.

Prepares, reviews and monitors budgets and all project expenditures.

Oversees the development of Project-standardized comprehensive computer generated project schedules and cost analysis.

Insures project compliance with all Cedars-Sinai, Medical Center polices, OSHPD policies, OSHA requirements, federal/state/local regulations and JCAHO requirements.

A participatory, collaborative and inclusive leader who fosters team building, promotes team growth and mentorship, and also seeks input and feedback from internal and external sources.


Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or other related field required.

License/Certifications:

Valid CA driver's license required to drive to offsite construction sites.

Experience:

 15 years of construction project management responsiblities and experience required.


About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID : HRC1361067
Working Title : Director, Design and Construction
Department : Construction
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Facilities
Job Specialty : Facilities Planning
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $70.79 - $127.42

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)

Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai

We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).

Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)

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