Director, Architecture, Engineering and Construction
About The Position
This position provides leadership and management for architectural design and construction within the organization's Facilities Management department. The position oversees the project delivery of architectural, engineering and construction services across the enterprise. This incumbent leads the team that manages the efforts of contractors, subcontractors and vendors to meet healthcare requirements and guidelines of active construction projects. This role oversees project planning, design and construction schedules while ensuring adherence to specifications and quality. The incumbent directs the development of project guidelines and communication with clients, contractors, and vendors. This position is responsible for management operations and strategic planning of human resources, machinery, tools or other resources, and financial management of their assigned specialty area. This position is not responsible for providing direct patient care. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in project planning, and directing employees and processes, in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates, to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
- Knowledge of assigned department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.
- Bachelor's degree in a related area of assignment, or the equivalency.
- Six (6) years of progressively more responsible leadership experience.
- Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a related area, or the equivalency.
Responsibilities
- Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.
- Hiring, training, developing, and communicating with staff.
- Responsible for developing, monitoring and achieving budget goals.
- Manages labor and non-labor expenses to budget or flex budget.
- Manages revenue to budget to maximize potential revenue.
- Responsible for patient satisfaction scores within assigned area(s).
- Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members.
- Responsible to achieve quality goals for assigned area(s).
- Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in assigned area(s).
- Responsible to provide staff feedback on performance, including on-time appraisals and coaching.
- Responsible to deal with conflicts in a proactive manner and to reach resolution in a timely manner.
- Forms positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and performance standards of the organization.
- Actively engages staff with updates and news as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams. Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
