Director, Construction Project Management

Construction Project Management Director

Schedule: Full-time, Days

Job Location Type: On-Site based in Brentwood, TN (2-3 days travel per week)

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Lifepoint Business Services (LBS) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®.

More about our team

Our Construction Project Management team plays a critical role in supporting Lifepoint Health's mission by delivering high-quality capital projects that directly impact patient care and community access to healthcare. We partner closely with hospital leadership across the country to bring meaningful improvements to life, all within a collaborative, supportive environment that values both professional growth and work-life balance. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference while working alongside experienced leaders who are committed to your success.

How you'll contribute

A Director who excels in this role:

• Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital construction projects across acute care hospital facilities, ranging from $500K to $100M
• Partner with hospital CEOs, COOs, and clinical leaders to define project scope and translate operational and clinical needs into construction plans
• Develop preliminary budgets, scope documentation, and capital requests to support funding approvals
• Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with architects, engineers, general contractors, and consultants
• Oversee all phases of projects including pre-design, design, and construction to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including hospital administration, clinical stakeholders, contractors, and design professionals
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain timelines and financial targets
• Review and approve project bids, change orders, and invoices to ensure accuracy and adherence to contract terms
• Conduct routine site visits to evaluate construction progress, quality, safety, and contractor performance
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, building codes, and safety standards (e.g., JCAHO, ADA, OSHA, NFPA)
• Maintain ongoing communication with hospital leadership to provide updates, manage expectations, and support operational continuity during construction
• Support inspections, resolve code-related issues, and represent the organization with local and state authorities
• Manage multiple concurrent projects (approximately 15-20) with a total capital portfolio of ~$100M
• Maintain detailed financial records and reporting related to project costs and capital expenditures

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in construction management, Architecture, or related field preferred (not required with relevant experience). Additional qualifications include:

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, with a strong preference for healthcare or acute care hospital environments
• Prior experience working for a general contractor or managing construction projects from the contractor side strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing renovation and/or expansion projects within active facilities
• Working knowledge of healthcare construction standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., JCAHO, ADA, OSHA, NFPA)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate diverse stakeholders across all levels of an organization
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with executives, clinicians, and construction professionals
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and contract management (experience can be developed on the job)
• Ability to assess risk and make decisions from an owner's perspective rather than a contractor or design viewpoint
• High level of problem-solving ability and sound judgment in complex, fast-paced environments
• Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 25% as needed for project oversight

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Travel Requirement: Moderate overnight travel (up to 25%) by land and/or air. 

Work Environment:

• This role follows a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week onsite in Brentwood, TN 
• The remaining time will include travel to project sites (typically 2-3 days per week), with occasional overnight travel depending on location and project demands

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Employment Sponsorship Statement

You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.