Director – Capital Projects, Research, Planning & Design

Stanford Health Care•Redwood City, CA

28d•$94 - $125•Hybrid

About The Position

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of academic medicine? Join us as the Cancer Center Director for Capital Projects, Research, Design & Planning, where you'll lead groundbreaking initiatives that shape the future of cancer research and treatment. In this transformative leadership role, you’ll guide the programming and design of innovative environments for the Cancer Center—spaces that empower collaboration, discovery, and the advancement of cancer care. This is your chance to work alongside world-class clinicians, scientists, and operational leaders, shaping flexible, technology-rich settings that foster breakthroughs and support holistic patient and caregiver needs. Be part of a landmark project that will expand Stanford’s impact, elevate the patient experience, and drive excellence in cancer care for years to come. The Director of SHC Capital Projects reports to the Administrative Director of Capital Initiatives for Stanford Healthcare and is responsible for project management services for capital construction projects within a designated geographic area. SHC is a multi-hospital system with outpatient facilities located throughout the SF Bay Area. Capital expenditures over the next ten years are estimated to exceed $1.5 Billion. The Director is expected to exercise significant influence in relevant program and project policies and is accountable for the following: In addition, the Director is responsible for managing a program of projects that forward organizational goals by providing new space and services. Examples are listed below of the type of tasks that require attention within the department today. It is expected that the Director will prioritize and complete tasks commensurate with the benefits to the hospital.

Requirements

This is a high-impact role based in Redwood City, California, requiring deep research planning, design and construction expertise and exceptional leadership skills. Previous experience in academic medicine strongly preferred.
Job requires a Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Relevant experience in lieu of degree is in addition to the experience requirements for this position.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility
Demonstrated ability to budget, make financial projections including strong analytical skills and ability to prepare meaningful reports for the executive leadership
The ability to guide and coach subordinate managers toward successful completion of highly complex construction projects within schedule and budget objectives
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation
Leadership skills required to handle potentially sensitive situations by applying communication and consultative skills in working with internal and external constituent groups to gain understanding and reach acceptance of optimal decisions
Demonstrated performance relating to the principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management
Ability to work in a high performing, team setting including demonstrating leadership by example
Management proficiency to plan, organize, motivate, mentor, direct and evaluate the work of others
Ability to prioritize work by making informed judgments and to develop solutions for complex problems
Ability to read, comprehend, and draft legal and technical documents relating to facilities and projects
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in academic medicine strongly preferred.
Direct hospital construction management experience in California is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead design phases for major capital projects, ensuring alignment with operational and research priorities.
Collaborate with leadership, architects, and consultants to deliver flexible, innovation-focused environments that support collaboration and advancement in cancer care.
Oversee project development, budgeting, schedule, and stakeholder engagement from concept through design.
Ensure projects meet the highest standards for safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Mentor and develop project teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Champion integration of technology, sustainability, and safety in facility design.
Implementation of policies that directly relate to project management services for SHC facilities programming, planning, design, construction and activation of capital construction projects assigned to the Director.
Directly supervise subordinate managers and staff assigned to capital projects.
Utilize best management practices executing projects within the approved multi-year capital plan in adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Meet the highest quality standards in service and product by implementing LEAN design and construction principles.
Assure compliance with applicable laws, building codes, energy and sustainability guidelines, and standards of good practice governing the safety of hospital and outpatient facilities.
Provide departmental visibility and direction in meetings with executive and medical leadership.
Assist in establishing organizational goals and performance metrics with the Administrative Director and administer the annual incentive compensation program for subordinate Senior Project Managers, and Project Managers.
Manage the day to day hospital relationship with local municipalities and other outside jurisdictional agencies such as the Office of Statewide Planning and Development (OSHPD).
Maintain C-I-Care initiatives applicable to the SHC capital construction program.
Oversee the preparation of project budgets and departmental operating costs within the guidelines and parameters established by the Chief Financial Officer and agreed to by the Vice President.
Support the preparation of materials to the Facilities Committee of the Stanford Health Care Board of Directors.
Actively participate in the campus disaster preparedness (i.e. Earthquake preparedness) and recovery program as applied to facilities coordination.
Adhere to approved SOPS Plan and dashboard reporting as assigned by the Vice President consistent with goals.
Develop, review, revise, and approve contracts and invoices for architects, engineers, contractors, vendors for assigned capital project contracts.
Assist in implementing and maintaining a benchmarking system that forecasts costs for individual and multiple projects.
Hire, oversee, and develop team members to assure optimal performance and professional growth.
Communicate project status on a regular cadence thru Vis Walls, Dash Boards and reports.
Respond to Internal Audit findings.