Job Description: Construction Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

At Baxter, our mission is to save and sustain lives. Every role at Baxter contributes to making a positive impact on people globally, fostering a sense of purpose as we improve outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's products and therapies are utilized in hospitals worldwide, clinics, and homes. With over 85 years of pioneering medical innovations, Baxter transforms healthcare. We cultivate a collaborative environment where employees thrive, succeed, and inspire one another. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives, where your purpose accelerates our mission.

The Care Communications Digital Health Solutions product portfolio includes communication applications and solutions such as mobile clinical communication, medical device integration, alarm and alert management, waveform visualization, and natural language processing solutions. These solutions are unified on a software platform to enhance workflow efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen patient engagement. Our portfolio continually expands with innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes.

The Construction Manager will oversee the construction team and collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple business units to strategically grow and scale the Program Portfolio, including but not limited to PSS-GSS, Nurse Call, Voalte, and Excel products.

This is a fully remote role requiring travel (50%) to customer locations for facility reviews, installation reviews, and project site evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance, Sales, and Service teams to proactively manage 3rd party installation margin profiles for the business.
• Partner with Global Sourcing to strategically manage the Installation category supply base design.
• Mature the Strategic Installer program, managing new and existing 3rd party installer relationships.
• Lead the cross-functional Governance Board, ensuring all project aspects align with quality and regulatory processes and requirements.
• Direct and lead all aspects of the downstream low-voltage installation request for proposal (RFP) and bid process.
• Prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection.
• Implement, audit, and supervise program documentation.
• Implement processes for confirming project-level subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.
• Provide performance feedback to 3rd party installers, identifying areas for growth and supporting the Services Implementation team.
• Partner with Data Analysts to provide clear, actionable information that drives business decisions and solutions.
• Lead Executive Business Reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Create, document, and implement a ‘make vs. buy’ installer selection process to proactively choose the best business decisions for Baxter and our Customers.
• Conduct customer site visits and site walks to ensure projects adhere to regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience:
  • 5 years of relevant project management, construction management, and/or experience in the healthcare industry.
  • Deep understanding of infection control risk assessments, permitting, procedures, production, and schedule impact.
  • Advanced understanding of contract language and its effect on project risk.
  • Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software is preferred.
  • A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
  • A clear understanding of construction industry practices.

Company Information

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.