Senior Manager, Design & Construction Projects
Encompass Health
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Birmingham, AL · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
Join us on the heart-warming journey with a team that is a top leader in the rehabilitation industry
Encompass Health is the leader in the inpatient rehabilitation industry, you’ll feel the Encompass Health difference as soon as you join. We collaborate and provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care for our patients, allowing us time to get to know them and help them achieve their goals during their rehabilitation journey.
Position Purpose
The Senior Manager for Design and Construction Projects assists in the establishment, maintenance and plan for implementation of Corporation wide building design standards that meet Operations and regulatory requirements. This position supports field operations in identifying & quantifying capital project scopes and budgets. This position provides project management for implementation of approved capital design and construction projects. The Senior Manager for Design and Construction Projects provides design & construction guidance & support on Home Office development projects and assists field operations in maintaining the Home Office design & construction standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Works with Operations to identify and quantify project objectives and scope.
Assists in analyzing and budgeting same store development opportunities.
Implements Home Office design & construction standards.
Provides project management services on capital improvement and development projects.
Manages design consultants, owner consultants, contractors and project schedules.
Assists in the required regulatory notifications regarding project costs and schedules.
Schedules and holds year-end warranty/follow up meetings.
Assists field operations in the compiling of construction documentation for their files.
Keeps up-to-date through periodicals, industry-related materials and associations.
This position must sit at our Home Office in Birmingham, AL
License or Certification:
NCARB certification preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
College degree in Building Construction, Architecture or Civil Engineering.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction field with strong emphasis in Preconstruction Services or Estimating.
Healthcare experience preferred.
A little about us
We’re confident you’ll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We’re proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We’ve been named one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among others, which is pretty amazing.
Our benefits start day one
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
A community of people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.