Director, Capital Planning

Health Research, Inc. • New York, NY

1d • $128,290 - $128,290 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Capital Planning will be responsible for directing the capital planning and construction program for the New York State Department of Health owned and operated health care facilities. The facilities incorporate over one million square feet of buildings located on over 400 acres of property on five different campuses. The Director of Capital Planning will also make recommendations to Health Facilities Management (HFM) and the facility administrators/chief executive officers regarding a wide variety of issues concerning building design and construction, as well as physical plant maintenance and code conformance. The Director, Capital Planning will have primary responsibility for the physical plant and code aspects for the existing buildings, new programs and renovations. The HFM program has $10 million in ongoing construction each year. Most projects must be designed to meet several sets of codes in addition to local, State and federal health construction codes. Travel, up to 30%, will be required. Travel includes overnights to the facilities and other program areas that may not be served by public transportation.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven years of experience in the direction and management of a relevant program; OR an associate’s degree in a related field and nine years of such experience; OR eleven years of such experience.
• The years of experience must have included policy formulation, program planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and/or allocation of resources.
• At least five years of experience must have included supervision of staff and program management.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required for travel to locations not served by public transportation.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• New York State license and current registration as a professional engineer or professional architect.
• Expertise in code compliant construction.
• Experience as a construction director or professional engineer on hospital or nursing home projects.
• Experience as a professional health care surveyor and building inspector or health care planner in a state area-wide regulatory or planning agency.
• Experience as a client representative or facilities management director for at least ten years in a hospital or nursing home or a corporation operating hospitals and/or nursing homes with responsibility for facility planning and development.

Responsibilities

• Directing the capital planning and construction program for the New York State Department of Health owned and operated health care facilities.
• Making recommendations to Health Facilities Management (HFM) and the facility administrators/chief executive officers regarding a wide variety of issues concerning building design and construction, as well as physical plant maintenance and code conformance.
• Having primary responsibility for the physical plant and code aspects for the existing buildings, new programs and renovations.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees