Director - Facilities Planning & Design

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team to lead the planning, design, and delivery of projects ranging from urgent work orders to $100M+ capital initiatives that shape the future of Mayo Clinic’s campuses and patient experience. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution—blending visionary, human-centered design with the operational realities of complex clinical environments. As a leader within Planning & Design, you will mentor a high-performing team and guide projects through every phase—from programming and approvals through design, construction, and occupancy—while providing clear, executive-level communication and translating complex tradeoffs for senior leaders and clinical partners. If you thrive in a role that combines people leadership, design excellence, and end-to-end accountability, this is an opportunity to create environments that work seamlessly for patients, staff, and operations. In this role, you will: Shape the built environment for one of the world’s leading academic medical centers Lead high-impact capital and planning initiatives with visibility to executive and clinical leadership Set standards for design quality, regulatory compliance, and project delivery across the enterprise Build durable capability – people, processes, and systems

Requirements

A design-forward leader with a strong appreciation for evidence-based design, human-centered planning, and experience-driven healthcare environments
A trusted advisor, demonstrating executive presence and communicating complex planning, design, and capital concepts clearly to senior leaders, clinicians, and non-design audiences
Comfortable operating in both the strategic and execution spaces
Curious and forward-looking, with interest in digital tools, data-informed decision-making, and evolving project delivery methods
Passionate about developing people, mentoring professionals, and building high-performing teams

Responsibilities

Shape the built environment for one of the world’s leading academic medical centers
Lead high-impact capital and planning initiatives with visibility to executive and clinical leadership
Set standards for design quality, regulatory compliance, and project delivery across the enterprise
Build durable capability – people, processes, and systems
Provide end‑to‑end leadership for multiple planning and design projects simultaneously, from early programming through construction and occupancy, with accountability for scope, cost, schedule, quality, and stakeholder alignment
Serve as the professional registrant of record for Mayo Clinic, with accountability for code compliance across all facilities projects, whether delivered by internal teams or external partners
Partner closely with the Director of Facilities Project Management, administrative leaders, clinicians, and user groups to ensure functional, operational, and experience‑driven design outcomes
Build and lead multidisciplinary teams of internal staff, consultants, and contractors; make timely, well‑reasoned decisions that balance design intent, operational needs, risk, and cost
Establish and evolve standards, policies, procedures, and continuous quality initiatives for assigned planning and design groups
Oversee financial performance, contracts, and vendor partnerships to ensure alignment with institutional goals and high‑quality service delivery
Communicate project progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to executive leadership and key stakeholders