Director Facility Projects & Construction

Provides leadership, and direction for Facilities Projects and Construction, managing a 2.5 million square foot, multi-site youth care, education, healthcare, corporate and support services portfolio. Responsible for managing and implementing effective facility solutions, standards and building improvements for optimal efficiency and value. Ensures the highest level of service quality, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborates with various departments to develop and implement projects and related policies, procedures, and initiatives that support the organization's goals and objectives while maintaining a safe, well maintained, and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and guests.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provides leadership, guidance and direction for facilities projects and construction for entire facilities portfolio.

• Plans, develops, and implements departmental goals, objectives, and strategies in alignment with the organization’s mission and vision.

• Tracks and ensures alignment with departmental performance metrics, including productivity, financial, employee engagement, training/development, and customer satisfaction improvements.

• Supports construction activities in development and implementation of campus and sites related to master planning and development.

• Leads, recruits, trains, mentors, and evaluates staff to ensure high performance and professional development.

• Oversees and coordinates all activities related to project development, construction, scheduling and budgeting for campus facilities improvements to include projects assigned to in house and third-party vendors for renovation and infrastructure initiatives.

• Prepares budget summaries for all projects, ensuring adherence to organizational and departmental procurement policies and procedures. 

• Leads development of construction estimates and project scoping in support of annual capital facilities improvement budgeting to include all projects for Healthcare, Home Campus, and Sites.

• Ensures facilities design and construction compliance with all applicable guidelines, building codes and safety requirements set forth by regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction.

• Manages capital improvement approvals for review and authorization by leadership.

• Assists in the development and recommendation of company-wide building material and system standards to maximize operational efficiency and reduce maintenance expense.

• Leads construction initiatives for organization, identifying phasing, facility improvements, coordinating with end users, vendors, contractors, and internal support departments in accordance with the approved project plan.

• Manages implementation and closeout processes for all construction projects, either directly or thru use of third-party vendors, ensuring basis of design is achieved, and all deliverables for proper maintenance and operation of the newly renovated or constructed area are received.  

• Responsible for managing and tracking progress for all facilities improvements utilizing department software and database tools.

• Leads team to conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential risks and implement corrective actions, as necessary.

• Collaborates with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders to address compliance issues and mitigate risks.

• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the department, encouraging staff members to contribute ideas and suggestions for enhancing services and operations.

• Fosters and maintains positive working relationships with senior leadership and all other constituents and customers.

• Provides personal growth opportunities and professional training support for team members based on needs that support the team and organizational initiatives. Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in campus development and facilities construction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership, communication, and people skills.

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to construction, design and building codes, including The Joint Commission, COA, FGI, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, ADA, State, and County requirements.

• Proficiency in budgeting, fiscal management, and data analysis.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead cross-functional teams.