Assistant Director Facilities Planning Design and Construction

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

Assistant Director Facilities Planning Design and Construction works under the general direction of the Director and Assistant Vice President for Planning, Design, and Construction to coordinate and execute institutional planning, design, and construction initiatives. Responsible for managing a diverse range of projects such as process improvement efforts, oversight and implementation of campus standards, and serving as a liaison for renovation projects.

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 related field with an emphasis in healthcare and academic facilities.
• Experience: 7 years of experience to include at least 3 years of experience working in a supervisor capacity.

Preferred Skills

• Education: Master's Degree
• Licensure or Certifications in Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or an associated field.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage day to day details on capital project execution and other tasks and ensure the staff is meeting expectations and commitments for cost control/cost accuracy, schedule, quality and customer service.
• Manages A/E teams, construction teams, internal and external project management teams, internal teams, third party consultants, etc. to ensure compliance with design specifications, schedules, and contractual commitments as it pertains to the project.
• Develops and manages project documentation record keeping, financial and activity status reports that are accurate, up-to-date, clear and complete in support of the decision making, issue solving and informing processes of a project.
• Works collaboratively with purchasing in the preparation of necessary documentation for contract award and all procurement needs.
• Manages contractual compliance and relationships for the assigned projects.
• Addresses and manages critical issues impacting project quality and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

EEO: 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.

About the Company:

UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Join us at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. We're one of the world's leading academic medical centers, with 12 specialties earning national recognition from U.S. News & World Report for 2012-13.

Through our top rated schools, hospitals, dozens of clinics and care centers, and leading-edge biomedical research labs, we employ a talented, diverse workforce. As a top academic medical center, we embrace innovation, share ideas and advance the world of medicine with new approaches. Here, you can work on cases that most people only have the opportunity to read about in textbooks.

We are a large organization that employs top-caliber business professionals and non-clinical staff to support the various facets of our academic medical center. Here you'll find a supportive, culturally diverse environment, as well as competitive salaries and state of Texas benefits that begin on your first day of employment.

Our Hospitals:

We deliver patient care that brings UT Southwestern Medical Center's scientific advances to the bedside—focusing on quality, safety and service. The university's 452-bed hospitals, St. Paul University Hospital and Zale Lipshy University Hospital, offer patients superior care and outstanding service provided by a highly trained staff. Part of UT Southwestern since 2005, the hospitals are a crucial component to the medical center's further development and our delivery of world-class patient care.

Our Faculty and Research:

As one of the leading academic medical centers in the world, UT Southwestern leads the way with medical breakthroughs. We employ world-class medical and scientific faculty, including 5 Nobel Laureates, 20 faculty members of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine (IOM) and 20 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Research is the cornerstone upon which world-class medical education and patient care are built. Investigations into cancer, neuroscience, heart disease and stroke, arthritis, diabetes, and many other fields keep UT Southwestern at the forefront of medical progress.

Location:

Located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Dallas, our campus includes 10.8 million square feet of space with another 1.4 million square feet under construction.

Company Size:

10,000 employees or more

Industry:

Healthcare Services

Founded:

1943

Website:

http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/