[Hiring] Vice President, Design and Construction and Real Estate @ChristianaCare

Role Description

As Vice President, Design & Construction and Real Estate, you will help shape the physical future of ChristianaCare by:

• Leading strategic planning, governance, and execution of large-scale capital investments across multiple campuses and markets.
• Directing major healthcare construction, renovation, infrastructure, and expansion initiatives.
• Guiding enterprise real estate strategy, including acquisitions, dispositions, site selection, leasing, development opportunities, and portfolio optimization.
• Partnering with executive leadership, campus presidents, physicians, and operational leaders to align facilities and real estate investments with organizational priorities and patient needs.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and Board of Directors on growth strategy, capital deployment, and long-range planning.
• Developing high-performing teams and cultivating strong partnerships with architects, developers, contractors, brokers, attorneys, and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Fifteen or more years of progressive executive leadership experience in healthcare design and construction, capital project delivery, real estate, and development.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, real estate, architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field is required. Advanced degree preferred.
• A proven record of leading complex capital portfolios exceeding $1 billion.
• Deep expertise in healthcare facilities, commercial real estate, portfolio strategy, and complex transactions.
• Exceptional financial acumen and experience balancing growth ambitions with fiscal stewardship.
• The ability to influence across highly matrixed organizations through collaboration, credibility, and trust.
• Experience engaging executive leadership teams, governing boards, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Hybrid background including Health System, Academic Medical Center, Commercial Real Estate, and/or Major Healthcare-Focused Construction or Development Firm experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation
• Management Incentive Program (MIP)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Employee wellness initiatives and well-being resources
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The opportunity to work for a nationally recognized, mission-driven health system