Assistant Director Facilities Planning Design and Construction

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Assistant Director Facilities Planning Design and Construction works under the general direction of the Director and Assistant Vice President for Planning, Design, and Construction to coordinate and execute institutional planning, design, and construction initiatives. Responsible for managing a diverse range of projects such as process improvement efforts, oversight and implementation of campus standards, and serving as a liaison for renovation projects.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in related field with an emphasis in healthcare and academic facilities.

• Experience
  7 years of experience to include at least
  3 years of experience working in a supervisor capacity

Preferred Skills

• Education
  Master's Degree

Licensure or Certifications in Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or an associated field.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage day to day details on capital project execution and other tasks and ensure the staff is meeting expectations and commitments for cost control/cost accuracy, schedule, quality and customer service.
• Manages A/E teams, construction teams, internal and external project management teams, internal teams, third party consultants, etc. to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules, and contractual commitments as it pertains to the project.
• Develops and manages project documentation record keeping, financial and activity status reports that are accurate, up-to-date, clear and complete in support of the decision making, issue solving and informing processes of a project.
• Works collaboratively with purchasing in the preparation of necessary documentation for contract award and all procurement needs.
• Manages contractual compliance and relationships for the assigned projects.
• Addresses and manages critical issues impacting project quality and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.