Senior Director, Construction & Facilities
- NY001 IVYREHAB PHYSICAL THERAPY OT & SLP PLLC
- White Plains, NY
- 5mo ago
- Full-Time
- Remote
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State of Location:
New YorkPosition 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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