Director - Facilities Planning & Design

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

This individual is responsible for providing management oversight, direction, and mentoring to planning and design staff as well as other Campus and Facilities Management staff assigned. Responsible for achieving the cost, schedule and quality objectives of projects, as assigned. Advises Administrative Leader and administrative staff of project progress, and works proactively with internal and external groups to successfully manage all phases of the process which includes initiation, programming, approvals, design, construction, occupancy, and development, and management. Serves as professional Registrant for Mayo Clinic, and as such, has accountability/oversight for code compliance for all facilities projects, whether performed by external or internal work forces. Collaboratively, with the Director of Facilities Project Management, ensures that user group needs are addressed during design phase and apprises users of project progress during design and construction phases to include review of design plans for capital improvement projects. Capable of timely decision making and building unique teams comprised of internal groups and outside resources. Manages assigned multiple Planning and Design projects simultaneously, from work orders to $100 million +, for all project phases. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. The responsibilities of this position may require the individual to provide off-hours general oversight of assigned projects. Establishes vision, policies, procedures and continuous quality initiatives for assigned groups. Evaluates performance of Section and makes recommendations and adjustments to staffing for optimal performance, including oversight of contractors, consultants, and other vended services. Participates in contract review and renewal processes, including bid packaging, solicitation, review, and contractor selection. Promotes professionalism within the Section. Monitors and is responsible for financial performance of Section and makes adjustments to align with financial goals of the institution, while maintaining high quality service. Must remain current in the project and construction management industry, regarding processes, technology, and project delivery methods. Executive Presence & Communication Demonstrated ability to communicate complex design, planning, and capital concepts in clear, compelling terms to executive leadership, clinical partners, and non-design audiences. Trusted advisor mindset—able to translate strategy into action and articulate tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities with confidence and credibility. Strong storyteller who can connect vision, data, and human experience into a cohesive narrative. Design-Oriented, Operationally Grounded Design-forward thinker with a strong appreciation for evidence-based design, human-centered planning, and experience-driven environments. Brings an operational mindset—understanding that great design must function seamlessly in real clinical, facilities, and operational contexts. Medical planning experience is highly valued, with an ability to partner effectively with clinicians and operations leaders. Strategic & Systems Thinker Comfortable working at both the 30,000-foot strategic level and the detail-driven execution level, understanding how decisions ripple across capital, operations, staffing, and long-term campus evolution. Experience aligning planning and design work with enterprise strategy, capital planning, and growth initiatives. Curious and forward-looking, with interest in digital tools, data-informed decision-making, and emerging technologies that improve how planning and design teams work. People-Centered Leader Demonstrated passion for developing people, building high-performing teams, and creating a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous learning. Leads with empathy and clarity, providing direction while empowering others to own outcomes. Actively mentors staff, helping them grow as professionals and future leaders. Builder of Capability, Not Just Projects Sees success not only in delivered projects, but in stronger processes, clearer standards, and a more resilient organization. Comfortable evolving organizational structures, roles, and workflows to meet future needs. Brings energy and ownership to growing and modernizing the Planning & Design function over time.

Requirements

A minimum of a four-year college degree (Bachelor’s degree) in project or construction management, engineering, architecture or related field and a minimum of 15 years’ post-academic experience managing healthcare-related design and construction phases for projects, which includes estimating, contract and construction documentation administration experience, and thorough understanding of various project delivery systems required, Or, Master’s degree in project or construction management, engineering, architecture, healthcare administration, or related field and a minimum of 12 years’ post-academic experience in healthcare-related design and construction.
Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of codes and regulations.
Demonstrated history of continuing education in architecture, project management, and administrative processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to effectively balance the workload of various projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated communication/interpersonal skills, self-motivation, commitment, and strategic insight.
Evidence of ability to compose professional correspondence and memoranda.
Demonstrated breadth of experience in architecture design and planning, project management, project resource allocation, team building, coaching, and consulting.
Demonstrated proficiency in understanding project management, business processes, finance, and staff development and performance management.
Demonstrated experience with committee and consensus-managed, physician-led organization
Arizona architectural registration required, or must obtain from reciprocity other states.

Nice To Haves

Medical planning experience is highly valued, with an ability to partner effectively with clinicians and operations leaders.

Responsibilities

Providing management oversight, direction, and mentoring to planning and design staff
Achieving the cost, schedule and quality objectives of projects
Advising Administrative Leader and administrative staff of project progress
Proactively working with internal and external groups to successfully manage all phases of the process which includes initiation, programming, approvals, design, construction, occupancy, and development, and management
Serving as professional Registrant for Mayo Clinic, and as such, has accountability/oversight for code compliance for all facilities projects, whether performed by external or internal work forces
Ensuring that user group needs are addressed during design phase and apprises users of project progress during design and construction phases to include review of design plans for capital improvement projects
Timely decision making and building unique teams comprised of internal groups and outside resources
Managing assigned multiple Planning and Design projects simultaneously, from work orders to $100 million +, for all project phases
Establishing vision, policies, procedures and continuous quality initiatives for assigned groups
Evaluating performance of Section and makes recommendations and adjustments to staffing for optimal performance, including oversight of contractors, consultants, and other vended services
Participating in contract review and renewal processes, including bid packaging, solicitation, review, and contractor selection
Promoting professionalism within the Section
Monitoring and is responsible for financial performance of Section and makes adjustments to align with financial goals of the institution, while maintaining high quality service
Remaining current in the project and construction management industry, regarding processes, technology, and project delivery methods