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Partners In Health · 1 day ago

Construction Lead, International Operations

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

8+ years exp

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit global health organization focused on providing quality healthcare to vulnerable communities. The Construction Lead will oversee major construction projects, ensuring safety and quality while collaborating with various teams to deliver effective infrastructure solutions.

AssociationCharityHealth CareNon ProfitSocial

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage major PIH capital projects (>$2 million USD) such as hospital, warehouse, or health center construction. Support country teams in developing construction scopes of work, drawings, bills of quantities, budgets, and procurement documentation

Assist with contract drafting and negotiation, construction contractor prequalification, bid/tender technical and financial analysis, and supplier vetting for building materials and construction equipment

Organize and lead meetings with key project stakeholders—e.g., PIH country and global teams, Ministry of Health colleagues, and other partners. Drive progress, accountability, and coordination across teams

Provide frequent on-site supervision and support from mobilization through handover

Maintain alignment, communication, and trust among all project participants

Create regular quality, progress, and budget reports for senior management

Train and mentor site engineers, supervisors, and facilities staff in construction supervision, quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and safety practices

Build local team capacity in contractor management, engineering, drafting, and documentation

Provide limited support to site project managers for lower-risk projects to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence across civil, structural, and MEP works

Provide technical leadership for design, engineering, construction, and rehabilitation of PIH-supported health facilities in Africa, Haiti, and Latin America

Develop PIH global construction standards and QA/QC systems

Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with Facilities Engineering, clinical, and biomedical teams to ensure integrated systems and compliant designs

Participate in emergency response and disaster recovery efforts as needed

Qualification

Construction ManagementCivil EngineeringProject ManagementAutoCADRevitFluency in EnglishProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

8+ years of experience in construction management, with direct field experience delivering large-scale projects ($2 million +) in limited resource/humanitarian settings, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Experience delivering healthcare infrastructure projects strongly preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or Architecture. An advanced degree and/or professional licensure e.g. Professional Engineer, Chartered Architect, or the local equivalent will be an asset

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, or similar design and construction software, with the ability to create, review, and interpret drawings, site layouts, and bills of quantities. Matterport and/or CMMS experience a plus

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to civil, structural, and MEP works in complex environments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated experience working with remote teams in non-hierarchical organizations

Ability and motivation to travel frequently and work for extended periods at remote construction sites in the Global South