Director of Facilities and Capital Planning (0941 Manager VI) - DPH - 162515

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Facilities and Capital Planning (0941 Manager VI). This full-time position has two major functions: Lead Facilities & Capital Planning for non-hospital sites at SFDPH that includes overseeing the development of capital projects including programming, design and construction; acquisition of new facilities; ongoing facilities maintenance; and analytical functions for all non-hospital facilities. Facilities under this role include outpatient clinics, behavioral health centers, residential treatment programs, and administrative offices—excluding the Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) and Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) campuses Planning, developing and implementing the department’s capital strategic plan, managing a diverse portfolio of leased and owned facilities, and ensuring alignment with citywide planning efforts

Requirements

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, AND
Experience: Five (5) years of work experience managing a facilities or capital infrastructure function including design, construction, maintenance, operations, or financing, in a government agency or healthcare system, all of which must include supervising professionals performing these functions.
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Additional qualifying experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. One year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in capital projects, facilities management, and strategic planning
Experience in regulatory compliance and governance in healthcare organizations
Educational background in architecture, engineering, or construction management
Certification in construction management

Responsibilities

Provides strategic oversight of DPH’s non‑hospital facilities portfolio (leased and owned) and oversees the department’s vehicle fleet to meet service delivery needs
Collaborates with department stakeholders to understand program needs and determine the best use of DPH assets; conducts portfolio planning and asset‑use decisioning to maximize value and equity
Fosters strong relationships with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Real Estate Division (RED) to advance construction projects, problem‑solve, and optimize asset utilization
Directs and stewards a capital projects budget nearing $400 million, ensuring compliance across diverse funding sources (local general funds, state/federal grants, Certificates of Participation, and voter‑approved bonds)
Supervises a multidisciplinary team of project managers, analysts, and maintenance professionals to deliver renovations and new construction; establishes policies, standards, and project controls (scheduling, procurement, risk management)
Oversees the acquisition, leasing, and development of properties to meet program and service priorities; partners with DPW and RED through planning and execution
Ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal facilities and healthcare regulations and accreditation requirements (including SF, CA, CMS); coordinates documentation and reporting to oversight bodies such as CDPH and HCAI
Manages the Facilities & Capital Planning operational budget, distinct from the capital budget; monitors performance and optimizes resource allocation
Guides contract development and procurement strategies in alignment with City policies and regulations; ensures clear scopes, schedules, deliverables, and performance measures
Collaborates with DPH operational leaders to translate service delivery needs into facility improvements; aligns improvements with operational priorities and program outcomes
Maintains transparent communication with DPH executive leadership and program teams regarding capital priorities, project status, risks, and decisions, with a strong customer‑service approach
Leads the development and implementation of DPH’s multi‑year capital plan, including participation in the City’s annual capital budgeting and General Obligation (GO) bond processes
Participates in citywide long‑term capital planning processes on behalf of DPH to align departmental facility priorities with broader citywide strategies
Coordinates with capital planning leaders at ZSFG and LHH to ensure consistency, standard work, and shared priorities across divisions