Director, Facilities Planning & Capital Projects

Facilities Management Position

The Facilities Management position is a senior leadership role typically within the Office of the Physical Plant, overseeing the operation and performance of University facilities; provides strategic planning and performs, administers, or delegates such activities as major program plans (i.e., collective bargaining, safety, customer service, emergency preparedness, etc.), providing continuous analysis, interpretation, resolution, and implementation on facilities-related matters.

• Direct facilities operations for multiple areas, typically at a University wide scope
• Responsible directly to senior leadership
• Approve staffing plans for multiple areas
• Establish standards for operating areas
• Participate in University Board of Trustees meetings as assigned
• Chair University committees as requested
• Monitor and approve budgets for multiple areas
• Participate in the development of University policies and procedures
• Communicate to a broad internal and external University audience
• Advise senior leadership on matters related to areas of operation
• Set program directions as required to meet mission
• Represent the University with regulatory agencies
• Oversee the work of professional consultants
• Review and recommend approval of professional consultants
• Set program criteria for projects
• Develop University policies and procedures; ensure compliance
• Oversee and ensure appropriate implementation, operation, evaluation, and adjustment to processes within the organization to ensure quality standards are achieved; champion continuous quality improvement initiatives utilizing appropriate philosophies and theories to solve problems and improve processes

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

Bachelor's Degree; 10+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted; Required Certifications: None

Director, College of Medicine / Hershey Medical Center Facilities Planning & Capital Projects

Reports directly to the Assistant Vice President for Facilities and locally oversees the planning, project management, and renovation functions of the Facilities Department at the PSU College of Medicine / PSH Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The position has 3-4 direct reports, including the Sr. Project Manager overseeing the project management team, the Sr. Project Manager for renovations, a staff planner and a planning coordinator. This position is responsible for implementing effective space planning, programming, and management practices across the entire Academic Medical Center, and for ensuring efficient and responsive capital project delivery. The position delivers the above services in coordination with the PSU Office of Physical Plant, division of Planning Design & Properties. The position is responsible for delivering timely and professional planning guidance and project implementation services in close collaboration with the Office of the Dean, the Vice Deans for Research and Education, Hospital leadership, and department Chairs.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $115,860.00 - $173,844.00. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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