Vice President, Healthcare Construction

Company: Suffolk Construction
Location: Herndon
Posted on: November 1, 2025

Job Description:

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development. Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked 8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. Responsibilities Overall: Work with Operations leadership team to set the business direction and strategy for the Healthcare sector Leverage relationships to win projects Leverage relationships to recruit qualified staff Oversee execution of goals as outlined in the group’s business plan Serve as Mid Atlantic Healthcare expert; share market knowledge with leadership Ensure corporate vision and strategies are cascaded to the healthcare team Work Acquisition and Client Management: Lead work acquisition pursuits Identify and cultivate new client relationships; develop relationships with, and have the pulse of, existing clients Direct the strategy and content of proposals and/or presentations Recommend general conditions and fees to the General Manager Ensure client satisfaction Actively participate in industry events and associations Responsible for maintenance of client and project information in CRM database Sector P&L Management: Review and analyze weekly financial reports on projects; provide guidance and direction to individual project leaders Ensure appropriate financial projections for each project and implement strategies to achieve goals NOI forecasting and maintenance projections Revenue and income commitments Commercial sector G&A planning and management Risk management Cash flow Contracts to prescribed limits Coordination of legal matters Development of People: Recruit key staff Evaluate team performance and provide direction Build future leaders through mentoring Support training and curriculum development and planning Preconstruction: Oversee preconstruction efforts on all sector projects Construction Operations: Ensure sector projects are set up for success Ensure all construction activities are consistent with Suffolk’s Standard Operating Procedures Conduct weekly meetings with project teams to review job progress Review schedule updates and participate in monthly meeting Review monthly KPIs, evaluate trends and drive improvement Ensure performance corrections are implemented to achieve client satisfaction Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. 10-15 years of experience with healthcare facility construction A deep understanding of the business of healthcare clients. Excellent client relationships. Demonstrated leadership skills, highly positive outlook, flexible, team building experience. Necessary Attributes: Must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work and Professionalism Energetic, enthusiastic self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an eye for detail. Outstanding team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, including walking at construction sites with uneven ground; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk

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