Vice President of Construction Management in Buffalo, New York at Grider Support Services LLC

Grider Support Services, LLC is a proud partner of Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) and is dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care to our community. The Vice President of Construction Management is a key executive leader responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and execution of large-scale capital construction and renovation projects across the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) campus and affiliated facilities. This role ensures all projects—from concept through completion—are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining full compliance with applicable public procurement laws, codes, and regulations.

The Vice President provides executive leadership for multimillion-dollar healthcare construction initiatives, manages a team of construction and facilities support staff, and serves as a primary liaison with senior leadership, external consultants, contractors, and the Board of Directors.

📍 Location:462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY
🏥 Department: Operations
🕒 Shift: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Job Duties

• Provide executive direction for the planning, design, procurement, and construction of major capital projects.
• Oversee all phases of project development, including pre-planning, feasibility studies, design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out.
• Develop and implement strategic capital project plans aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term facility goals.
• Develop and manage multimillion-dollar project budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Prepare and present detailed financial and project reports to senior leadership, the COO, and the Board of Directors.
• Monitor performance metrics, budgets, and timelines, proactively addressing risks and variances.
• Ensure project compliance with healthcare facility standards, building codes, life safety, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead procurement efforts in accordance with New York State public benefit corporation laws and public bidding requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable public contracting, MWBE, and prevailing wage regulations.
• Maintain transparent and ethical contracting practices in all vendor and consultant relationships.
• Lead and mentor a team of construction and project management professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent updates and transparency throughout project execution.
• Deliver professional, board-level presentations that effectively convey complex project and financial information.
• Identify cost-saving measures and value-engineering opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the executive team.

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The hiring range is between $160,000 to $200,000 per year. Enjoy generous PTO, paid holidays, and top-tier medical coverage with low premiums and full deductible coverage through an HRA—plus dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) with a 3% employer match and great discounts!

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 12-15 years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing large-scale, multi-million-dollar healthcare or institutional projects.
• Demonstrated experience with public sector procurement and compliance within New York State or similar regulatory environments

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex capital programs exceeding $100 million
• Experience working with or reporting to governing boards and executive management in comparable settings
• Proven ability to manage complex capital projects from inception through completion.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with experience reporting to governing boards and executive leadership.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management expertise.
• In-depth understanding of design and construction principles, healthcare facility regulations, and public construction processes.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational detail and hands-on leadership.

Grider Support Services, LLC. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

* The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.