Head of hospital and plant construction

Define and plan the construction project: strategic plan, masterplan, facilities need assessment, feasibility studies, specific program, and concept design.

Prepare schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and secure a building permit.

Oversee that construction operations adhere to the plan.

Monitor the contractor’s progress and prepare progress reports on a weekly/monthly basis to senior management.

Review and evaluate contractor’s variations and claims and make recommendations to senior management.

Assist in reviewing contractor’s change order proposals. Prepare recommendations to senior management for change order approval, if warranted.

Assist in negotiations with contractors regarding changes in contract value or project duration.

Organize testing, validation, and final commissioning activities.

Participate in the final inspection of the work with the client, contractor, senior management, and licensing authorities.

Coordinate and interact with other disciplines within the client organization to ensure the successful execution of the design and construction projects.

Ensure projects are being delivered on budget and on schedule.

Ensure construction timelines are synchronized with other workstreams (such as IT, HR, medical equipment, regulatory affairs, …).

Establish the specifications/requirements for construction delivery.

Breakdown the whole project into work packages and identify the critical path.

Monitor the deliverables for adherence to set criteria.

Maintain knowledge of applicable statutory, environmental, regulatory, and administrative requirements relative to national, regional, local operations and compliance.

Ensure implementation of practices, policies, and procedures, including standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Must have the ability to identify facility infrastructure deficiencies/deviations and be able to evaluate the severity, corrective action required, and alternative methods to resolve or mitigate.

Implement issues & risks management systems.

Degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture / Real Estate development or Construction Management or similar.

PMP certification is an advantage.

15 years of international experience in construction with the last few years leading the management of mid to large-sized projects, ideally in the hospital or (bio)pharmaceutical industry.

Strong healthcare electrical systems experience is a plus.

Strong preference for experience in the delivery of hospital construction projects in emerging markets.

Strong project leadership skills and ability to direct client, consultant, and contractor teams.

Extensive knowledge of construction industry principles and practices/safety/compliance/quality management systems / regulatory guidelines and requirements for Healthcare Facilities.

Good knowledge of design processes and systems.

Good knowledge of current construction technology.

Ability to communicate in a practical and commercial manner at all levels.

Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, located in several emerging markets countries.

Ability to collaborate with multiple cross-disciplinary teams.

Ability to prioritize for delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule.

Stress resistant, agile, and able to deal with uncertainties specific to start-up companies/SMEs.

Fluent in English and Spanish.