Construction and Build Manger

This is where you save and sustain lives

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. 

Your Role at Baxter - This is where your ideas lead to success

The Care Communications Digital Health Solutions is a product portfolio comprised of communications applications and solutions including mobile clinical communication solutions, medical device integration, alarm and alert management, waveform visualization and solutions for natural language processing.  Together these solutions are focused on a vision of unifying the software platform to drive workflow efficiency, improve patient outcomes and strengthen patient engagement.  Our portfolio is regularly expanding to include innovative solutions to enhance patient outcomes. 

The Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing the construction team, and partnering with internal stakeholders across multiple business units to strategically grow and create scalability within the Program Portfolio to include but not limited to PSS-GSS, Nurse Call, Voalte and Excel products. 

This is a fully remote role with travel (50%) to customer locations for facility reviews, installation reviews, and evaluation of project sites.

What you will be Doing

• 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 are aligned 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 and 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 process for confirming project-level subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.
• Provide performance feedback to 3rd party installers, identifying the areas for growth and support of 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 ‘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 that our projects remain in adherence with regulatory requirements.

What you will Bring:

• Bachelors degree preferred, but not required.
• 5 years 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 how it affects project risk.
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
• A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.
• A clear understanding of construction industry practices on a national scale.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subcontract partners and suppliers.
• Ability to triage and prioritize multiple concurrent installation projects.
• Understanding of big picture strategy, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines, manage workload accordingly through prioritization, possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of IT network, servers, and infrastructure a plus.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000-$154,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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