Director, Site Development and Construction

Job ID: SCZSCCUS56666EXTERNALENUSRequisition: 56666Company: STERIS CorporationLocation: Mentor, Ohio, United StatesEmployment type: Full-TimeCategory: Manufacturing OperationsIndustry: ""Salary: USD 119000 - 221000Posted: 2026-10-29Position SummaryThe Director, Site Development and Construction leads the planning, development, design, construction, and delivery of global facilities and infrastructure projects across the enterprise. This role serves as the Global Facilities & Real Estate subject matter expert for capital project delivery, site development, design and engineering oversight, construction management, commissioning, and occupancy readiness. The position establishes governance and leadership for project execution, construction management, capital planning, site development strategies, project controls, and business partner engagement. Through disciplined planning and execution, this leader ensures that new facilities, expansions, renovations, relocations, and infrastructure investments are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives.Remote Central US based position. Candidates residing near a STERIS manufacturing location are highly preferred. Domestic and international travel required as business needs dictate.What You’ll do as a Director, Site Development and ConstructionSupports the enterprise site development strategy supporting manufacturing, distribution, laboratory, and commercial operations; leads long-range site planning, facility master planning, infrastructure readiness, and capital investment strategies. (15%)Leads site selection and due diligence activities for new facilities, campus developments, expansions, acquisitions, and divestitures, including real estate, infrastructure, utility, environmental, regulatory, feasibility, and development risk assessments. (15%)Supports master planning and infrastructure development, including facility master plans, infrastructure roadmaps, utility planning, transportation access, environmental conditions, future expansion opportunities, land development, stormwater, grading, and site improvements. (15%)Supports the planning and execution of major capital projects including new construction, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, laboratories, technical centers, corporate offices, expansions, renovations, modernization projects, relocations, consolidations, and decommissioning projects. (15%)Provides design and engineering oversight by establishing enterprise design standards, managing architectural and engineering consultants, reviewing conceptual designs and technical specifications, and ensuring maintainability, reliability, sustainability, safety, and operational requirements are incorporated. (10%)Serves as the enterprise construction management subject matter expert, including contractor selection, procurement support, contract administration, construction performance, safety, quality, schedule adherence, issue resolution, commissioning, and occupancy readiness. (10%)Establishes project governance and controls, including stage-gate processes, approval requirements, reporting standards, executive dashboards, scope, budget, change management, forecasting, risk management, and portfolio performance reviews. (10%)Leads regulatory, quality, environmental, sustainability, stakeholder, financial, and organizational leadership activities for capital project delivery; partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Research and Development, Quality, Information Technology, Security, Finance, Human Resources, and Environmental Health and Safety organizations. (10%)The Experience, Skills, and Abilities NeededRequired:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related technical discipline.Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in site development, construction management, capital project delivery, facility engineering, infrastructure planning, design management, project controls, or related global facilities leadership.Experience leading site selection, due diligence, master planning, design and engineering oversight, construction management, commissioning, capital project execution, project controls, regulatory approvals, stakeholder engagement, and project portfolio reporting.Preferred:Master’s Degree or advanced coursework in engineering, construction management, architecture, business, project management, facilities management, or related discipline preferred.Professional certification preferred, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), LEED credential, Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or equivalent construction, engineering, facilities, or project management certification.Experience in a global manufacturing, distribution, laboratory, healthcare, life sciences, regulated, or multi-site operating environment preferred.Other: Ability to lead site readiness, infrastructure planning, master planning, facility expansion strategies, utility evaluations, and development risk assessments.Ability to lead complex capital projects from planning through design, construction, commissioning, occupancy readiness, and closeout.Strong knowledge of design standards, technical specifications, engineering reviews, construction management, contractor oversight, procurement support, and contract administration.Ability to establish stage-gate processes, project controls, dashboards, risk management, change control, forecasting, budget management, and portfolio performance reporting.Ability to align development and construction activities with building codes, zoning, permits, environmental requirements, safety standards, quality requirements, and regulated facility needs.Ability to advise senior leaders, align business requirements, lead steering committees, manage external partners, and influence outcomes in a matrixed global environment.What STERIS OffersWe value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future. Here is a brief overview of what we offer:Market competitive payExtensive paid time off and (9) added holidaysExcellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefitsLong/short term disability coverage401(K) with company matchMaternity and parental leaveAdditional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insuranceTuition reimbursement and continued educational programsExcellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career #LI-HTPay range for this opportunity is $144,500.00 - $187,000.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits Open until position is filled.STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .If you need assistance completing the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.