Director, Facilities Planning Services

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

11h

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Planning works with the ED to set priorities, goals and objectives to manage the planning process for portfolios consisting of both minor and major projects. Works in conjunction with other Director’s and Assistant Directors within FPS to provide planning support when requested to assist in FAR evaluation, scenario planning, assessment of institutional space utilization, and development of plans for programs. Oversees management teams focused on Patient Care Space and support areas. Be able to provide guidance and coordinate with planning for research and administrative areas. Provides oversight in development and review of construction documents. Coordinates with other members of facilities management to support the multidisciplinary mission of the institution and provides an efficient communication channel for coordination, and problem resolution. Assists the ED with workload management, metrics, department policies and procedures and ensures compliance with Regulatory requirements. Responsible for assigning project teams in all phases of projects. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Project Planning/Development Management of the Project Planning and Development program which includes; establishment of planning and programming methods and templates for documenting project need projections, scope of work, implementation methods, concept plans & budgets and workplans for design phases. The planning program will maximize the value to the organization based upon the need of the project though the knowledge of Institutional core programs, space utilization and specialty & shared equipment. Assist the ED with management of the Institutional Planning, including the development of Departmental, Divisional, and Institutional planning studies and Master Plans with presentations for institutional leadership review and approval. Also provides planning coordination and support for Executive level committee meetings. Will support the Institution’s recruitment program through formal evaluations and recommendations. Compliance / Standards Ensures compliance of projects and work to Institutional Standards and Policies and Regulatory Requirements. Personnel Management Administrative/Resource Management including establishment of staffing plans, workload assessment and assignment, annual goals, policies and procedures, position descriptions and expectations, staff communications and hiring. Management/Mentoring of all staff including skill assessments, performance evaluations, identification of training opportunities, orientation and training on specialized topics, coaching & counseling sessions, improvement plans, and disciplinary actions when needed. Human Resources, including supervising available personnel in the production of the business unit’s products and services; making hiring recommendations for staff positions; conducting performance evaluations and handles personnel issues; completing appropriate reviews and recommends on promotions, salary, and other personnel matters; establishing goals, determines resource requirements, and allocates available resources to meet those goals; creating and implementing changes as needed to meet departmental, divisional, or institutional goals. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
10 years of experience in institutional facilities planning
5 years of managerial/supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Over 10 years of proven experience leading healthcare design, patient care planning, and research planning initiatives within complex institutional healthcare environments.
Licensed Architect, license transferable to the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Set priorities, goals and objectives to manage the planning process for portfolios consisting of both minor and major projects.
Provide planning support for FAR evaluation, scenario planning, assessment of institutional space utilization, and development of plans for programs.
Oversee management teams focused on Patient Care Space and support areas.
Provide guidance and coordinate with planning for research and administrative areas.
Provide oversight in development and review of construction documents.
Coordinate with other members of facilities management to support the multidisciplinary mission of the institution and provide an efficient communication channel for coordination, and problem resolution.
Assist with workload management, metrics, department policies and procedures and ensures compliance with Regulatory requirements.
Assign project teams in all phases of projects.
Manage the Project Planning and Development program, including establishment of planning and programming methods and templates for documenting project need projections, scope of work, implementation methods, concept plans & budgets and workplans for design phases.
Maximize the value to the organization based upon the need of the project through knowledge of Institutional core programs, space utilization and specialty & shared equipment.
Assist with management of the Institutional Planning, including the development of Departmental, Divisional, and Institutional planning studies and Master Plans with presentations for institutional leadership review and approval.
Provide planning coordination and support for Executive level committee meetings.
Support the Institution’s recruitment program through formal evaluations and recommendations.
Ensure compliance of projects and work to Institutional Standards and Policies and Regulatory Requirements.
Establish staffing plans, workload assessment and assignment, annual goals, policies and procedures, position descriptions and expectations, staff communications and hiring.
Manage and mentor all staff, including skill assessments, performance evaluations, identification of training opportunities, orientation and training on specialized topics, coaching & counseling sessions, improvement plans, and disciplinary actions when needed.
Supervise available personnel in the production of the business unit’s products and services.
Make hiring recommendations for staff positions.
Conduct performance evaluations and handle personnel issues.
Complete appropriate reviews and recommend on promotions, salary, and other personnel matters.
Establish goals, determine resource requirements, and allocate available resources to meet those goals.
Create and implement changes as needed to meet departmental, divisional, or institutional goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.