Director - Facilities Construction

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The Director, Facilities Construction directs the team of Project Managers and Interior Designers in all major construction and renovation projects. Monitors progress and compliance with standards, specifications, and budgets. Develops vendor relations and communicates project plans and concerns to vendor management, MLH Executive Leadership and department Project Managers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Director, Facilities Construction directs the team of Project Managers and Interior Designers in all major construction and renovation projects. Monitors progress and compliance with standards, specifications, and budgets. Develops vendor relations and communicates project plans and concerns to vendor management, MLH Executive Leadership and department Project Managers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Plans, directs, Corporate Facilities Planning and Construction department goals and objectives while coordinating and developing policies, procedures and processes for Facilities and Construction department.
• Assists the VP/Corporate Facilities Management with Project Planning, Functional Department Budget, Vendor Relations. Attends MLH and Vendor meetings, assisting or presenting presentations to Vendor Executives and Leadership Teams, Hospital CEO’s and Presidents.
• Develops objectives and general policies within established operational goals in area of responsibilities.
• Provides project and process management, quality monitoring and evaluation activities and implements measures to ensure hospital, DNV, OSHA and other quality and regulatory standards are met.
• Establishes goals, objectives, and strategies for meeting goals for the Facilities and Construction department.
• Manages department budget and productivity within acceptable guidelines. Investigates alternatives to standard methods and approaches to contain costs and improve customer service.
• Functions as Associate Safety Officer, responsible for Life Safety Management Program and assists Safety Officer as needed for the project.
• Identifies hazards and recommends corrective action necessary to provide a safe environment for MLH patients, visitors, and Associates.
• Develops and maintains Life Safety Management Plan to meet requirements of the DNV and other regulatory agencies. Acts as resource to MLH Safety Officer.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree Architecture
• Master's Degree Business Administration/Management Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 7-9 years Construction management
• 5-7 years Contractual management

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of regulatory agency codes, standards, and general requirements for construction of hospitals set forth by but not limited to: NIAHO, BOCA, DHEW, TJC, NFPA, UBC, ANSI, and OSHA.
• Knowledge of drawings, specifications in the reading of construction documents such as blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
• Vendor relationships, contract negotiations and management/administrative abilities with proven written and oral communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional Engineer Tennessee Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineer Examiners

Supervision Provided by this Position

• Supervises the work of the Project Managers and Interior Designers/Plan/Construction, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work, ensuring the quality standards. Responsible for the hiring, terminating, training, and developing, reviewing performance, and administering corrective actions for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: heavy w