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Director of Design and Construction
UCHlth Leprino Building, Anschutz Medical Campus – UCHlth Metro Facilities Design and Construction, Aurora, CO
Pay: $144,872 – $231,795 / year. Pay is dependent on the applicant’s relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Design and Construction, the Director is accountable for leading the planning, design, and construction of all capital projects within an assigned UCHealth region. The Director manages the regional capital project portfolio to ensure all projects are delivered on scope, on schedule, and within budget-while meeting the organization’s standards for safety, quality, and patient experience. The role provides strategic oversight, guidance, and mentorship to the regional project management team and serves as the primary liaison to regional executive leadership, ensuring consistent alignment with systemwide design and construction practices, policies, and strategic goals. This position ensures that capital project delivery across the regional capital portfolio reflects enterprise-wide standards for quality, financial stewardship, and operational excellence.
Essential Functions
Regional Capital Program Oversight – 45%
Oversee planning, design, and construction activities for all capital projects within the assigned region
Lead and monitor project performance metrics including scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Direct the implementation of design and construction standards, ensuring consistency and compliance across regional facilities
Collaborate with regional stakeholders and executives to establish priorities and integrate capital projects into the annual plan
Leadership and Team Management – 25%
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Lead, mentor, and develop a regional team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Associate Project Managers, and other support staff
Ensure effective workload distribution, professional development, and succession planning
Foster a collaborative culture centered on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
Strategic Planning and Collaboration – 20%
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Partner with system-level Design and Construction leadership to support multi-year capital planning and strategic initiatives
Represent the region in governance meetings and executive discussions regarding project prioritization, delivery strategies, and capital investment decisions
Provide expert input on project delivery methods, risk mitigation, and contracting strategies
Governance, Policy, and Best Practice Advancement – 10%
Support system-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing project delivery consistency, process efficiency, and financial stewardship
Participate in the development and implementation of department policies, procedures, and technical standards
Contribute to enterprise-wide reporting and analytics related to capital project performance
Competencies
Proven leadership in managing large-scale, multi-site healthcare capital projects
Strong understanding of healthcare design, construction, and regulatory compliance standards
Strategic and analytical thinking with exceptional financial and budget management skills
Ability to build and sustain relationships across organizational levels, including executives and clinical leaders
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and standardization across a large healthcare system
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in planning, design, and construction project management
Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or portfolio management role
Demonstrated experience leading complex, healthcare-related capital programs
Preferred
Master’s degree in a related field
Certification such as CHC, PMP, CCM, or LEED AP
Experience managing projects in a multi-facility or regional healthcare system
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
Performance bonus: UCHealth offers an Annual Performance Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.
Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth’s established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
Medical, dental and vision coverage.
Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability.
Retirement and savings
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee’s scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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