Project Director, New Hospital – Los Gatos FT - Days - Facilities Srvc-Projects @ MV

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FTE

1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

80

Work Shift

Day: 8 hours

Job Description

Job Profile Summary

Work Location: Full-Time, On-Site. Depending on project phase, work will be performed at ECH facilities in Los Gatos, Mountain View, and/or San Francisco. Candidates must be prepared to work regularly across all three locations as project needs require.

The Project Director serves as El Camino Health’s dedicated owner’s representative for the ground-up development of the new Los Gatos Hospital. Reporting directly to the VP of Facilities Design & Real Estate, this is a high-impact, hands-on role for a seasoned expert who combines deep technical knowledge of California hospital design and construction (HCAI/OSHPD) with the organizational acumen to coordinate decisions across ECH’s leadership and governance structures. The Project Director advances the project day-to-day and ensures that key ECH decision-makers are engaged at the right milestones – this role directs the work, but does so within and in support of established institutional decision-making processes.

While this is an individual contributor role, the Project Director operates at a high level of expertise and wields significant influence over external partners, a multi-million dollar project budget, and the long-term physical footprint of ECH. Success requires both the technical depth to manage a complex HCAI-regulated construction program and the leadership presence to keep ECH’s VP, governance bodies, and executive stakeholders appropriately informed, aligned, and empowered to make timely decisions. A dedicated construction manager and supporting project team provide day-to-day operational support. This is a full-time, on-site position; the role will require a physical presence across ECH’s Los Gatos, Mountain View, and San Francisco locations as project phases demand.

Job Description

• Project Direction & Governance Coordination: Lead the Los Gatos Hospital project through every phase – from Schematic Design through HCAI/OSHPD permitting, construction, and clinical activation. Proactively identify decision points requiring ECH executive or governance input and ensure the right stakeholders are engaged at the right time. Serve as the primary point of coordination between the project team, the VP of Facilities Design & Real Estate, and ECH’s broader leadership and governance structures.

• Owner’s Representative: Serve as the primary technical and strategic liaison between ECH leadership and external project partners. Ensure that architects, engineers, and contractors remain aligned with ECH’s clinical, operational, and business objectives. Coordinate with the construction manager and supporting team to maintain consistent project direction in the field.

• Accountability for Project Outcomes: Ultimately accountable for delivering the Los Gatos Hospital project against all key performance indicators, including cost (budget adherence and forecast accuracy), schedule (milestone achievement and overall program timeline), safety (zero-harm jobsite culture and regulatory compliance), and quality (design integrity, construction standards, and clinical functionality). The Project Director owns these outcomes and is expected to report on performance against each KPI on a regular cadence to the VP and applicable governance bodies.

• Financial Reporting & Stewardship: Manage and regularly report on the project’s financial performance to the VP of Facilities Design & Real Estate and applicable governance bodies. Independently review costs, track budget-to-actual performance, identify contingent liabilities, and develop mitigation strategies – without compromising clinical excellence or safety. Ensure that financial reporting is accurate, timely, and decision-ready for ECH leadership.

• Risk, Schedule & Progress Reporting: Proactively identify and resolve logistical bottlenecks and project risks. Provide regular, structured progress reporting to the VP and governance bodies, including schedule status, risk registers, and mitigation plans. Work closely with the construction manager to review and validate construction schedules, surfacing issues early and keeping l