Corporate Vice President - Facilities Design and Construction

This CVP position is located at our corporate offices in La Jolla and requires residence in San Diego County.

Corporate Vice President, Facilities Design and Construction

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Corporate Vice President of Facilities Construction & Design provides executive leadership for all facility planning, design, and construction activities across Scripps Health. This includes oversight of a multi-billion-dollar capital program encompassing major hospital rebuilding, new campus developments, and complex renovations across the system. The VP ensures all projects are delivered on time, within budget, compliant with regulatory requirements, and reflective of Scripps - a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and stewardship.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Capital Program Leadership

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of large-scale capital projects, including the Encinitas rebuild, La Jolla expansions, San Marcos hospital campus development, and the Mercy San Diego and Mercy Chula Vista rebuilds.

• Partner with executive leadership and the Board of Trustees on long-range facilities and capital planning, ensuring alignment with Scripps' strategic priorities and regulatory mandates (e.g., seismic compliance).

• Serve as the system leader for design standards, sustainability initiatives, and innovation in healthcare facilities.

Project Delivery & Oversight

• Direct multiple concurrent projects, managing overall scope, budget, and schedule performance.

• With guidance from executive leadership, facilitate the selection, negotiation, and management of architectural, engineering, and general contracting partners.

• Implement best-practice project management methodologies to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and safe delivery of all construction programs.

• Proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and report transparently to executive leadership and committees.

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• Act as the primary executive liaison with OSHPD/HCAI and other authorities having jurisdiction.

• Ensure compliance with California seismic and hospital construction regulations, federal/state/local codes, and industry standards.

• Anticipate regulatory challenges and guide projects through required approvals and inspections.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, clinical leaders, and staff to ensure facilities meet patient care needs.

• Present capital program updates, risks, and financial impacts to executive committees and the Board.

• Foster positive relationships with community partners, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Organizational & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing facilities, design, and construction team capable of managing complex capital programs.

• Mentor leaders, build succession pipelines, and ensure accountability for outcomes.

• Model collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement consistent with Scripps' culture.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required;

• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare facilities design and construction, including direct responsibility for major hospital or campus projects.

• Proven track record delivering multi-hundred-million-dollar healthcare projects on time and on budget.

• Deep knowledge of OSHPD/HCAI, seismic requirements, and California healthcare construction codes.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.

• Ability to navigate complexity, build consensus, and deliver results in a large, matrixed organization.