Director, Capital Planning

Job Description

The Director, Capital Planning will direct the capital planning and construction program for the New York State Department of Health owned and operated health care facilities. The facilities incorporate over one million square feet of buildings located on over 400 acres of property on five different campuses.

The Director will also recommend to Health Facilities Management (HFM) and the facility administrators/chief executive officers regarding building design, construction, physical plant maintenance, and code conformance. The Director has primary responsibility for the physical plant and code aspects for existing buildings, new programs, and renovations. The HFM program has $10 million in ongoing construction each year. Projects must meet local, state and federal health construction codes.

Travel up to 30% of the time, including overnight stays to facilities and other program areas not served by public transportation, is required.

Compensation

Grade: M31

Annual Salary: $133,422.00 (Minimum and Maximum)

Positions with designated work location in certain counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro‑rated for part‑time positions).

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years of experience in direction and management of a relevant program; OR an associate's degree in a related field and nine years of such experience; OR eleven years of such experience. Years of experience must include policy formulation, program planning, design, implementation, evaluation and/or allocation of resources. At least five years must include supervision of staff and program management. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• New York State license and current registration as a professional engineer or professional architect.
• Expertise in code‑compliant construction.
• Experience as a construction director or professional engineer on hospital or nursing home projects.
• Experience as a professional health care surveyor and building inspector or health care planner in a statewide regulatory or planning agency.
• At least ten years as a client representative or facilities management director in a hospital, nursing home, or corporation operating hospitals and/or nursing homes with responsibility for facility planning and development.

Conditions of Employment

Grant‑funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel 25-50% of the time is required. A valid driver's license is required for travel to locations not served by public transportation.

This position requires occasional work on weekends, after‑hours, and holidays.

The selected candidate must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

HRI participates in the E‑Verify Program.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance – several comprehensive plans to choose from.
• Flexible benefit accounts – medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit.
• Generous paid time off – paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
• Tuition support – assistance for pursuing educational or training opportunities.
• Retirement benefits – participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System and optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan; post‑retirement health benefits plan for qualified retirees.
• Employee Assistance Program – educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services.

EAO Statement

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans. HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.