Director of Design Services

Director of Design Services

Engineering Services Full Time Day Shift 8:00am - 4:30pm Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

The Director of Design Services is responsible for planning, directing, managing and providing oversight of organizational professional design services to ensure that organizational goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed schedules and budget parameters. Directs the work of a CAD draftsman. Effectively communicates with project owners (Administrators & hospital directors), engineers, field staff, technical staff, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and contractors to keep projects on schedule and prevent surprises. Provides internal and external coordination and collaboration with project partners and stakeholders. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Property and collaborates closely with the Construction Services and Facilities departments. This position directly contributes to the growth of Lexington Health Inc. The position requires considerable judgment, decision-making and latitude in performing job duties and is expected to function effectively with minimal direct supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Master's Degree in Architecture or Design Minimum Years of Experience: 10 years of experience designing a broad range of acute care and medical office and procedural spaces Substitutable Education & Experience: None. Required Certifications/Licensure: License to practice Architecture in South Carolina Required Training: Proficiency in design and visualization software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM; Knowledge of building and codes, requirements and regulations

Essential Functions

• Developing architectural designs meeting LMC specifications and budget, and local regulatory laws.
• Creating detailed architectural plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Presenting designs, proposals, and progress reports to end users and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with engineers, surveyors, contractors, and other professionals involved in the project.
• Reviewing and managing contracts and tenders.
• Overseeing and guiding the construction process, ensuring that the project adheres to the planned design, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Managing project deadlines and budgets, and making necessary adjustments to keep the project on track.
• Staying updated on the latest architectural trends, technologies, and regulations.
• Addressing any issues or delays that may arise during the construction process.
• Lead the development of architectural designs and preliminary construction plans.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure all project designs meet the necessary safety, structural, building code and regulatory standards. Direct and collaborate with a draftsmen. Meet with internal staff and medical professionals to understand their design needs, preferences and goals. Ensure all design standards of the organization are met. Coordinate with construction professionals, including engineers and contractors. Prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals. Ensure all project milestones are met. Stay updated with architectural trends and advancements. Respect and adhere to all legal and regulatory standards in architecture and design. Performs other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.