Director of Facilities and Space Planning (Hybrid)

Director of Facilities and Space Planning (Hybrid)

School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

Facilities

Post Date May 07, 2026

Requisition # 109124

The mission of the Office of Facilities Planning and Management (OFPM) in the School of Medicine is to enable the success of our faculty, students, and community. We are a team of professionals who are stewards of our facilities and operations. We analyze and plan for our future facility needs while managing the safe and reliable operations of our existing facilities. OFPM is responsible for Space and Real Estate, Project Management, Facilities Operations, Safety and Emergency preparedness, Capital Planning and Budget.

OFPM invites applications for the position of Director ofFacilitiesand Space Planning. As part of the leadership within the Office of Facilities Planning and Management, this position will be responsible for leading a team of professionals charged with defining and then creating the future state of research and education facilities in the School of Medicine (SoM). The Director ofFacilitiesand Space Planning is a vital leadership position within OFPM, and we are seeking an individual committed to the SoM vision. They will develop and showcase solutions that are best in class enabling faculty and student success. They will be committed to the value, principles, and mission of OFPM and SoM. They will be recognized as an expert and leader, who is trusted and valued by all partners and peers.

The position is a hybrid position with multiple weekdays required onsite.

Duties include:

• Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the position will be part of the OFPM leadership team and assist in the overall management of the group as needed.

• Evaluating options for future use of existing and new facilities that enable SoM to move towards the accomplishment of its mission.

• Analyze complex data and present findings that enable developing feasibility assessments leading to project execution.

• Undertaking analysis and feasibility studies, developing alternatives and reports aimed at ensuring the SoM facilities support our students and faculty now, and move us towards a safe, sustainable, and resilient future.

• Managing a team of professionals responsible for the campus and space planning efforts and ensuring their performance and professional development meets the highest standards.

• Independently assess and evaluate space and facilities related requests from faculty and leadership, study feasible alternatives, develop scope of work for preferred solution, and work on implementation plans with the Project Management team leading to a smooth transition.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining a long-term space and facilities vision for the Stanford Integrated Master Plan.

• Independently working with faculty and leadership committees, managing some, while staffing others.

• Independently work with University and Hospital partners to solve long term space and facility needs, supporting their needs while also advocating for SoM.

• Work with professional services consultants (architects, engineers, etc.) in ensuring plans and projects are executed as expected.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in planning and managing complex space-related problems at a university campus and within an academic/biomedical environment.

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in people management.

• Strong background and grounding in institutional projects of significance as a consultant or project staff.

• Demonstrate ability with critical thinking, developing and implementing creative and intelligent solutions for projects.

• Graduate degree (e.g., MA, MBA, PhD, etc.) preferred.

• Professional licensure in relevant field strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability principles in past efforts.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Graduate degree in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, or other appropriate specialty and ten plus years of professional experience including managerial experience, or combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Ability to oversee and direct staff.

• Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate large, complex projects.

• Demonstrated creative problem-solving ability.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate strong and collaborative internal and external relationships.

• Ability to apply current industry knowledge and technical advances to jobs.

• Verbal, graphic, and oral communication skills to explain design.

• Experience working with varied client groups, government officials, and regulatory agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : *

• Frequently sitting, perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone.

• Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), grasp forcefully; twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 21-40 pounds.

• Visual acuity to match colors.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class Driver's license.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work outdoors: work at heights ≥ ten feet: may do field work, including wading in water, creeks; work on uneven work surfaces; carry building material samples.

• Travel, local and non-local.

WORK STANDARDS :

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

The expected pay range for this position is $185,053 to $224,750 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 4334

• Employee Status: Regular

• Grade: M

• Requisition ID: 109124

• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible