Director of Construction at Bisnow

The Director of Construction and Design Administration will lead all aspects of design and construction delivery for the firm’s healthcare and office development projects. Based in either Wisconsin or Arizona, this individual will work closely with internal development teams to ensure that projects meet business objectives, are delivered on time and within budget, and reflect the company’s commitment to quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. This role requires a strong technical background in commercial construction, deep familiarity with BOMA standards and certifications, and proven experience delivering complex healthcare and office projects. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who excels at driving project execution while mentoring a high- performing team of construction professionals. 

Job Responsibilities

Partner with Development leadership to plan and execute projects from pre-design through closeout; maintain governance, documentation, and alignment to defined objectives and budgets.

Lead design coordination for assigned projects: review concepts and construction documents for constructibility, code compliance, and healthcare/office standards; facilitate reviews and maintain decision logs.

Support procurement and contract administration: draft scopes of work and RFPs, conduct bid evaluations, and participate in negotiations with leadership guidance; administer contracts, change orders, and pay applications in accordance with company policies.

Monitor construction progress through site visits, reports, and meetings to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to specifications.

Lead cost control, schedule management, and value engineering efforts; proactively address issues impacting project scope, cost, or schedule.

Collaborate with internal teams to develop project budgets, schedules, and pro formas; maintain detailed reporting for senior leadership and ownership.

Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal codes, healthcare facility regulations, environmental and ADA requirements.

Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal team; serve as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned projects while escalating high-impact issues promptly. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in commercial construction, with strong exposure to healthcare and office developments.

Proven success leading mid- to large-scale projects or major project work-streams through design, procurement, construction, and closeout, with responsibility for budget and schedule coordination.

Solid knowledge of building systems, means and methods, and constructibility; familiarity with healthcare facility design and construction codes in Arizona and/or Wisconsin preferred.

BOMA certification(s) required (e.g., RPA®, FMA®); PMP, CCM, or LEED AP credentials preferred.

Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills; capable of managing complexity and making sound decisions under pressure.

Commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and strategic alignment with broader company goals.

Proficiency with project management and construction administration tools (e.g., Procore or similar), MS Project, Bluebeam, and Excel. 

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