Director of Hospital Facilities, Texas Behavioral Health Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.

The Texas Behavioral Health Center (TBHC) is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds, 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center (TBHC) offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

The Director of Hospital Facilities is a key member of the hospital's leadership team, responsible for leading construction, engineering, and facilities operations for major hospital expansion and transition projects.

As the Director, you will partner with executive leadership to oversee design, construction, vendor management, contract oversight, and regulatory compliance; manage complex capital projects, support financial and invoicing processes, evaluate risk, and lead the Hospital Facilities team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Regular collaboration with contractors, designers, and key stakeholders is essential.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of bachelor’s degree and ten (10) plus years of progressive experience in Facilities Management/Facilities Maintenance Management in hospital, healthcare university institution, or academic research environments, including three (3) plus years experience in upper-level leadership. Strong business acumen, project management expertise, and proven team leadership are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience, including
• 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity
• Strong business acumen
• Project management expertise
• Proven team leadership

Responsibilities

• Assists AVP on various reports and projects to include oversight of hospital expansion and construction projects.
• Relieves AVP of a wide variety of internal duties and decisions, which requires thorough understanding of the functions, programs, and policies of the organization.
• Manages and completes complex projects and reports, including major design and construction which may require significant contact with external departments and outside organizations.
• Provides leadership to the Hospital Facilities team, and creates the project environment to deliver the desired results through teamwork, support and recognition.
• Evaluates and manages business decisions, employing risks management procedures to regulate contract pricing.
• Assists in supporting invoicing procedures to ensure timely compilation of materials, equipment, and utilization records, to facilitate complete and accurate invoicing of customers.
• Responsible for construction and engineering services, employee staffing, and oversight.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director