Senior Director Of Capital Construction- DEHE Capital Projects at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Overview

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction. ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world. ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive

Benefits

• Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes: Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health

Benefits

• Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances Discounted Pet Insurance Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b). 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions.
• In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash

Benefits

• for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
• Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.
• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

Under limited supervision, the Senior Director of Capital Construction provides organization-level leadership, strategic direction, and executive oversight for all capital construction and renovation projects within the organization’s facilities portfolio for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) system. This position is responsible solely for capital construction program leadership and project delivery, including planning oversight, design coordination, construction execution, commissioning, and closeout of complex healthcare and infrastructure projects. The role ensures that all capital projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with healthcare, regulatory, and operational requirements.

The Senior Director serves as the primary executive authority for capital construction delivery, providing direct oversight of construction managers, project teams, consultants, and contractors, and acting as the key liaison to executive leadership and clinical stakeholders. Under limited supervision, the Senior Director of Capital Construction provides organization-level leadership, strategic direction, and executive oversight for all capital construction and renovation projects within the organization’s facilities portfolio for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) system. This position is responsible solely for capital construction program leadership and project delivery, including planning oversight, design coordination, construction execution, commissioning, and closeout of complex healthcare and infrastructure projects.

The role ensures that all capital projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with healthcare, regulatory, and operational requirements. The Senior Director serves as the primary executive authority for capital construction delivery, providing direct oversight of construction managers, project teams, consultants, and contractors, and acting as the key liaison to executive leadership and clinical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategic Oversight •
• Provides executive leadership for all capital construction projects and construction programs across the organization’s facilities portfolio. • Develops and executes capital construction strategies aligned with organizational priorities and approved capital investment plans. • Leads prioritization, sequencing, and governance of capital construction projects to ensure optimal use of resources and alignment with organizational needs. • Advises executive leadership on construction feasibility, delivery strategies, risk, and capital execution performance. • Establishes construction delivery standards, execution frameworks, and performance expectations across all projects. Capital Construction Program and Project Delivery • Directs all phases of capital construction projects including programming support, design coordination, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, and turnover. • Oversees multiple concurrent large-scale construction projects in occupied healthcare and institutional environments. • Ensures projects are delivered in compliance with scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. •
• Provides executive oversight of contractor performance, construction execution strategy, and project controls systems. • Leads resolution of high-level construction issues including scope changes, unforeseen conditions, and major project risks. Financial Oversight and Capital Controls •
• Provides executive oversight of capital construction budgets across all projects and programs. • Reviews and approves major project budgets, cost forecasts, bid packages, contract awards, and significant change orders within delegated authority. • Monitors capital expenditures and ensures accurate financial reporting and cost tracking across all construction projects. • Identifies cost, schedule, and delivery risks and implements corrective action strategies to protect capital investments. •
• Provides capital construction performance reporting to executive leadership and governing bodies. Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Reporting • Serves as the senior executive point of contact for capital construction activities. •
• Provides regular executive-level reporting on project status, risks, performance metrics, and capital program progress. • Presents to executive leadership, clinical leadership, and governance bodies on construction strategy and project delivery outcomes. • Coordinates alignment between construction teams, consultants, contractors, and operational stakeholders to ensure successful execution. • Represents capital construction interests in executive planning and decision-making forums. Regulatory Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management • Ensures all capital construction activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, building codes, and healthcare standards. • Oversees construction safety programs including OSHA compliance and infection control risk mitigation in occupied healthcare environments. • Directs risk management strategies for capital construction projects including mitigation of schedule, cost, quality, and safety risks. • Ensures implementation of quality assurance, quality control, and commissioning standards across all projects. Organizational Leadership and Team Management •
• Provides executive leadership, direction, and development for capital construction teams including project managers, construction managers, inspectors, and support staff. • Establishes organizational structure, roles, accountability systems, and performance expectations for construction delivery teams. • Leads recruitment, retention, performance management, and professional development of capital construction staff. • Builds and sustains a high-performing construction organization capable of delivering complex healthcare infrastructure projects. • Promotes a culture of accountability, safety, execution excellence, and continuous improvement. Construction Closeout and Transition Oversight • Ensures successful turnover of completed capital projects to operational stakeholders. • Oversees commissioning, occupancy planning, warranty management, and project closeout processes. • Ensures completeness and accuracy of turnover documentation including as-builts, commissioning records, and O&M manuals. • Evaluates project outcomes and incorporates lessons learned into future capital construction delivery improvements. Leadership and Strategic Oversight •
• Provides executive leadership for all capital construction projects and construction programs across the organization’s facilities portfolio. • Develops and executes capital construction strategies aligned with organizational priorities and approved capital investment plans. • Leads prioritization, sequencing, and governance of capital construction projects to ensure optimal use of resources and alignment with organizational needs. • Advises executive leadership on construction feasibility, delivery strategies, risk, and capital execution performance. • Establishes construction delivery standards, execution frameworks, and performance expectations across all projects. Capital Construction Program and Project Delivery • Directs all phases of capital construction projects including programming support, design coordination, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, and turnover. • Oversees multiple concurrent large-scale construction projects in occupied healthcare and institutional environments. • Ensures projects are delivered in compliance with scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. •
• Provides executive oversight of contractor performance, construction execution strategy, and project controls systems. • Leads resolution of high-level construction issues including scope changes, unforeseen conditions, and major project risks. Financial Oversight and Capital Controls •
• Provides executive oversight of capital construction budgets across all projects and programs. • Reviews and approves major project budgets, cost forecasts, bid packages, contract awards, and significant change orders within delegated authority. • Monitors capital expenditures and ensures accurate financial reporting and cost tracking across all construction projects. • Identifies cost, schedule, and delivery risks and implements corrective action strategies to protect capital investments. •
• Provides capital construction performance reporting to executive leadership and governing bodies. Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Reporting • Serves as the senior executive point of contact for capital construction activities. •
• Provides regular executive-level reporting on project status, risks, performance metrics, and capital program progress. • Presents to executive leadership, clinical leadership, and governance bodies on construction strategy and project delivery outcomes. • Coordinates alignment between construction teams, consultants, contractors, and operational stakeholders to ensure successful execution. • Represents capital construction interests in executive planning and decision-making forums. Regulatory Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management • Ensures all capital construction activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, building codes, and healthcare standards. • Oversees construction safety programs including OSHA compliance and infection control risk mitigation in occupied healthcare environments. • Directs risk management strategies for capital construction projects including mitigation of schedule, cost, quality, and safety risks. • Ensures implementation of quality assurance, quality control, and commissioning standards across all projects. Organizational Leadership and Team Management •
• Provides executive leadership, direction, and development for capital construction teams including project managers, construction managers, inspectors, and support staff. • Establishes organizational structure, roles, accountability systems, and performance expectations for construction delivery teams. • Leads recruitment, retention, performance management, and professional development of capital construction staff. • Builds and sustains a high-performing construction organization capable of delivering complex healthcare infrastructure projects. • Promotes a culture of accountability, safety, execution excellence, and continuous improvement. Construction Closeout and Transition Oversight • Ensures successful turnover of completed capital projects to operational stakeholders. • Oversees commissioning, occupancy planning, warranty management, and project closeout processes. • Ensures completeness and accuracy of turnover documentation including as-builts, commissioning records, and O&M manuals. • Evaluates project outcomes and incorporates lessons learned into future capital construction delivery improvements.

Other Information

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Executive-level knowledge of capital construction management and delivery in healthcare or complex institutional environments.
• Deep understanding of construction contracts, procurement methods, project controls, and delivery methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, life safety requirements, and healthcare construction standards.
• Advanced financial acumen related to capital budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Expertise in construction risk management, quality assurance, and large-scale project execution.
• Strong leadership skills managing multi-project construction portfolios and high-performing technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills with executive leadership, governing boards, and technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and capital tracking systems (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field required.
• Progressively responsible professional/exempt related work experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Non-Supervisory -Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in capital construction or construction project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale healthcare, institutional, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent capital construction projects in occupied or operational environment.
• Supervisory- Five (5) years of leadership experience managing complex construction projects or capital construction programs.
• MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION N/A PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION Master's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION N/A PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).