WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Vice President for Facilities Planning, Design & Construction is administratively and operationally responsible for planning, design, and construction operations across UT Southwestern. This position directs strategic institutional initiatives aimed at achieving not only growth and development, but excellence in planning, design, and construction quality, and customer service across all UTSW facilities. The AVP will be expected to establish operational procedures that ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, that enhance staff productivity, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality of facilities standards. This position facilitates the development, implementation, and construction of capital, renovations, and minor construction projects, and requires coordination of services with multiple stakeholders across many care platforms.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design, or Construction Management, or related field; or
  Master’s Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration may be considered as a substitute for stated undergraduate fields of study

• Experience
  10 years of experience in facilities planning, design, and construction project management, including at least 5 years of managerial experience

JOB DUTIES

• Leads assessment, development, planning, design, coordination, and construction of all UTSW facilities.
• Sets goals and objectives for division. Leads and motivates a diverse work unit that includes skilled and professional employees and/or supports staff and personnel. Oversees supervisors, managers, and/or directors to include establishing priorities.
• Assures the development of responsibility matrices for all projects to assure aspects of all projects are addressed.
• Oversees budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment; monitor and control expenditures.
• Determines and establishes work priorities and staffing needs, including staff development and training.
• Formulates strategies, and sets priorities, goals, and objectives to implement long-term capital projects.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of facilities relevant tools to support facilities programs.
• Provides direction, expertise, and leadership for Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction staff. Selects qualified personnel and provides for their ongoing training and development. Assures that duties, responsibilities, and authority of each job are clearly defined and communicated.
• Oversees project manager teams in the development of project schedules, RFQ and RFP solicitations, proposal reviews, contracts, construction progress, inspections, and project close-out.
• Evaluates operations and activities of projects and recommends improvements and modifications as needed.
• Prepares and communicates a variety of reports and key performance metrics to stakeholders, facilities management and institutional leadership.
• Establishes departmental policies and procedures and ensures compliance with Federal and State requirements.
• Provides oversight of the UT System Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and requirements of the UT System Office of Capital Projects.
• Reviews management reports providing insights, action required and explaining key takeaways.
• Responsible for collaboration with end-users, leadership, and internal staff that influence design.
• All other duties as assigned by UTSW Executive leadership.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.