Facility Planning Program Director

Job Description: This position is accountable for delivering on Intermountain's vision of extraordinary care by leading, directing, overseeing, and achieving the goals and strategic initiatives of the Design and Construction department. Supports the system facility planning, design, and construction program as approved through the capital budget process and as directed by the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Design and Construction. The position provides direction and guidance to the system strategic facility master planning and specific project planning of major/strategic projects and works in collaboration with Real Estate, Operations, and Strategy teams. In addition, the position coordinates with the Design and Construction Director(s), Systems and Controls Director, and project managers on system branding implementation and recommended updates. This position may also directly manage selected projects as assigned. Essential Functions: Provides leadership and direction to the strategic facility master planning and programming of major/strategic capital projects. Creates, monitors, improves, and teaches a consistent project development process throughout the Intermountain system as assigned. Assists with the creation and project cost estimating and scheduling related to each annual five-year capital plan and updates and works with Finance to develop the five-year capital plan. Demonstrates a working knowledge of and applies the current version of International Building Codes (e.g., IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, etc.), Life Safety Codes, specific State Department of Health Regulations, National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), FM Global Regulations, and similar regulatory requirements as applied to all assigned major/strategic projects. Collaborates with Senior Director, Facility Planning – Standards and Controls, Systems and Controls Director, as well as the Design Standards Manager on the development, maintenance, and implementation of system design standards and other initiatives as required. This includes dimensions, materials, aesthetics, artwork/branding (materials and finishes) and other relevant and associated criteria. Works closely with Operations leadership and Strategy to ensure thoughtful strategic facility master plans and strategies and ensures maximum utility and flexibility. Provides direction and oversight to strategic facility master planning projects to ensure integration of industry best-practices, compliance with standards, leverage Strategy data, and eliminate waste. Manages major/strategic construction projects, as necessary. Manage assigned project scopes, schedule, and budgets. Manages customers, stakeholders, and vendor relationships and expectations. Executes on Talent Management including such things as staffing, engagement, and performance review. Manage caregivers and external consultants/vendors effectively and oversee their responsibilities and duties on assigned projects. Prepares the operational budget for respective team and coordinates with AVP of Design and Construction on approvals. Utilizes the One Intermountain Operating Model (IOM) to identify areas of opportunity, such as standardization of work processes and quality improvement. Uses benchmarking data to identify gaps and deploys continuous improvement efforts. Participates in various system teams representing construction project initiatives. Skills Systems thinking Decision making Change leadership Facility master planning Architecture & design standards Project management Data analysis and interpretation Capital Planning Strategic thinking Stakeholder engagement Executive communication Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree of Architecture, Engineering or Healthcare Administration from an accredited school of architecture or engineering or academic institution. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. Seven years professional experience as a licensed Architect or Engineer or Healthcare Administration or Health Strategy. Five years’ experience managing multiple strategy, planning, design, construction or related projects. Three years’ experience in a leadership role requiring the demonstration of organizational team building and empowerment skills and demonstrated ability to lead other project managers and projects from inception to completion. Must have a working knowledge of medical facility programming and design along with advanced concepts of construction administration and contracting. Must understand and interpret Construction Scheduling, Contracts/Contracting, Building Codes, Contract Documents, Construction Process Documents, Engineering Reports, Vendor Products, and Building Standards. Experience using Project Management Information Systems, AutoCAD, PDF editors, word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications. Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communications Excellent leadership skills. Excellent communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in compliance programs relating to professional standards that include local, state, and federal agencies, and accreditation organizations Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree of Architecture, Engineering or Healthcare Administration from an accredited school of architecture or engineering or academic institution. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. Licensed as a professional Architect or Engineer in the state of practice. A Certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Work experience in a health care related field preferred. Additional Job Description: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. With this position, you are eligible to participate in the Annual Pay for Performance (AP4P) Plan. This plan enables Intermountain Health to provide leaders with an additional performance compensation opportunity. The AP4P award opportunities are calculated as a percentage of your base salary. Awards are paid out based on attainment of selected Board-approved goals. Location: Key Bank Tower Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $68.42 - $105.62 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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