The Director of Construction and Design is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of construction and renovation projects across Tryon Medical Partners. This role oversees the full construction lifecycle—from concept through completion—while managing external vendors, contractors, and strategic partners. The position ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards, supporting the organization’s continued growth.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Project & Program Leadership

Lead all construction and design initiatives, including comprehensive medical office builds and renovations, to potentially include advanced diagnostics services, and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) projects
Manage the full project lifecycle: feasibility, design development, permitting, construction, commissioning, and close-out
Establish project scopes, schedules, budgets, and milestones; proactively manage risks and resolve issues

Vendor & Contractor Management

Select, contract with, and oversee architects, engineers, general contractors, and specialty consultants
Serve as primary organizational point of contact for construction-related vendors and partners
Ensure vendor performance aligns with contractual obligations, safety standards, and quality expectations

Financial & Contract Oversight

Develop and manage capital project budgets in collaboration with Finance and senior leadership
Review, negotiate, and administer construction-related contracts, change orders, and payment applications
Track financial performance and provide regular reporting on budget status and forecasts

Regulatory, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including building codes, life safety, ADA, OSHA, and healthcare-specific requirements
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure projects meet clinical, operational, and regulatory standards
Oversee construction site safety practices and compliance with organizational policies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Clinical, Operations, IT, Facilities, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure projects align with organizational and clinical needs
Provide clear communication, status updates, and recommendations to executive leadership
Support long-term growth strategies through scalable facility planning and design standards

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in healthcare construction and design of medical office development, including a minimum of 3 years in outpatient clinical environments
PMP, LEED AP, and/or Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) certification strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site construction projects

Knowledge & Skills

Strong working knowledge of healthcare construction codes, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, contracts, and large capital budgets
High level of comfort with financial analysis, project reporting, and executive-level communication
Excellent organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based with regular on-site visits to active construction projects.
Periodic travel within the Charlotte region and surrounding markets as needed.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling
Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds.
Ability to concentrate on details
Use of computers for long periods of time

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