Director of Healthcare

Overview

Strategic leader driving growth, safety, and client relationships in healthcare construction

Key Responsibilities

• safety culture
• market intelligence
• business development
• client relations
• strategic planning
• proposal development

Tasks

This role will deliver The Knutson Experience (TKE) to all clients, employees, and partners, making everyone Knutson works with feel Assured, Inspired, and Appreciated. The Director of Healthcare is a strategic leader and market sector expert responsible for driving growth and profitability by providing direction for business development, client relationship management, and team development across the sector. This role will provide executive leadership and oversight for all opportunities and client relations within the sector across the company, while ensuring alignment to Knutson’s values, culture and long-term strategic goals. -Responsible for leading and modeling Knutson’s Zero Incident Safety Culture. -Identify external drivers influencing the marketplace. -Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and position Knutson as a thought leader with expertise in the sector. -Enact business strategies that grow market share and advance Knutson’s visibility in the marketplace. -Mentor and grow future leaders, support workforce development and succession planning. -Ensure project leaders embrace, execute, and continuously improve upon safety procedures across all projects. -Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. -Establish and evolve optimal strategies to win work. -Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and forums. -Identify and cultivate new relationships with transformative clients to position Knutson for new opportunities across the sector, in partnership with business development, preconstruction, marketing and other collaborative teams. -Identify, analyze and act upon strategic healthcare market intelligence to understand and anticipate opportunities that align with Knutson’s strategic capabilities. -Be the primary executive point of contact for major clients within the sector. -Drive client satisfaction, repeat business, and long-term partnership opportunities. -Identify key investments and new or improved services that will drive growth and market share. -Influence and collaborate with employees across various departments to achieve strategic goals. -Define and execute the strategic plan for the sector in alignment with overall company vision and objectives to promote long-term growth. -Maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, industry stakeholders, and community leaders leading to continued partnerships. -Effectively translate, communicate and motivate team members to understand and deliver strategic outcomes. -Gather and act upon client and partnership feedback to continuously improve relationships. -Participate in the growth of Knutson’s team through career fairs, candidate interviews, and networking events. -Identify and grow strategic partnership opportunities that allow Knutson to enter and grow in the marketplace. -Lead sector-focused business development initiatives, including go/no-go decisions and pursuit strategies. -Oversee the development of proposals, presentations, and interviews to secure new projects. -Set the overall strategy, business plan, and go-to-market strategies to achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets for the sector.

Requirements

• p&l
• crm
• business intelligence
• healthcare
• 15+ years
• bachelor’s

What You Bring

-Deep understanding of preconstruction, design-build, and delivery models. -Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. -Proven knowledge and leadership in P&L management, business development, strategic planning, and team development. -Strong financial acumen. -15+ years of progressive experience in the construction or design industry, with significant experience and knowledge in the sector. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Proficiency in CRM tools, and business intelligence platforms. -Ability and willingness to travel to other offices, project sites, client offices, and other locations on a regular and reasonable basis to achieve sector business objectives, which will sometimes include overnight trips. -Demonstrated success in building and scaling within the healthcare sector. -Proven success in business development. -Strong network and proven reputation in the healthcare sector. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architectural, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

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Benefits

Healthcare Business Development and Growth -Tuition Reimbursement -Flex Fridays -Performance Based Career Advancement -401k w/Company Match -Mentorship Program -Health Savings Account with employer contribution -Flexible Spending Account -Competitive Pay -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Successful Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program -Annual Discretionary Bonus Program -Paid Time Off -Medical, Dental and Vision -Life and Long-Term Disability Benefit with no premium cost to employee -Employee Referral Bonus Program -Paid Parental Leave

About Knutson Construction Services

-With a century-long history, the company has navigated through economic shifts to become a leading player. -Specializing in large-scale projects, they have expertise in various sectors including commercial, residential, and healthcare. -Their portfolio includes iconic buildings, multi-use developments, and cutting-edge healthcare facilities. -Knutson’s hands-on approach to project management sets them apart, ensuring efficient execution and quality control. -The company is known for its commitment to safety, with a track record of maintaining top-tier safety standards on every job site. -Knutson's leadership team fosters a collaborative environment that empowers employees to innovate and excel. -Notable projects include significant contributions to the Twin Cities' skyline and major university campuses.

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