Executive Director Of Construction

- Must have Construction Management experience from within the Hospital not outside within a construction company- Position is focused more on Construction than Design The Executive Director Design and Construction is responsible for providing leadership, planning, and direction to support new construction including the bond program and facility modernization. Makes recommendations regarding capital construction projects to the Vice President to support the most current strategic plan as approved by the Board of Managers and Commissioners Court. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:• Accountable for the near-term and long-term strategic planning for the departments strategic, financial and quality metrics.• Provides leadership with an emphasis on developing existing and future talent, monitoring and inspiring performance while assessing the organizational structure for continued opportunities for improvement and long-term success.• Develops and maintains compliance with standard operating procedures for execution of approved construction/renovation projects. Includes required approvals and documentation of key milestones from project inception to closeout.• Ensures appropriate and current documentation of all projects is maintained for departmental compliance.• Develops strategic goals and tactical plans to achieve desired outcomes. Sets metrics for success and measures/benchmarks progress.• Leverages knowledge content to provide consultation and direction for operational and capital projects to ensure projects are delivered in compliance with all authorities having jurisdiction.• Prepares department operating budgets on an annual basis and monitors areas of responsibility for compliance within current budget. Develops both departmental budgets for operational and capital projects.• Develops and maintains a process in providing leadership with a comprehensive list of capital improvement projects including scope and budget for the following fiscal years consideration.• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.• Develops functional and strategic goals and objectives, implements plans to achieve and monitors progress relative to Design and Construction operations.• Directs and supports the selection and termination of personnel in the department; assesses and assumes responsibility for the professional growth and development of staff.• Participates in learning opportunities and continuing education programs to expand knowledge of professional discipline.• Administers and implements a construction program that minimizes uninterrupted operation of the physical environment and all facilities.• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Required Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.• 10+ years of experience in healthcare construction to include supervisory experience OR In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, 20 plus years of experience in healthcare construction to include 10 plus years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications:• Master’s Degree from an accredited program in Engineering or Architecture. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:• Strong political acumen with both internal and external customers.• Knowledge of the diverse function and mission of the District.• Knowledge of performance improvement methodology and evaluation.• Knowledge of broad-based management methods and implementation techniques.• Skill at communicating, coaching and providing feedback to persons representing varied educational levels and cultural backgrounds.• Skill at exercising tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential issues and situations.• Skill in time management, including prioritizing, organizing, and coordinating multiple work areas and assignments under fast paced and changing conditions to meet deadlines.• Skill at analytical and clerical perception to avoid and detect errors in reports and other documents.• Ability to conduct research, analyze, draw conclusions and make recommendations.• Ability to articulate, make presentations and conduct training sessions at all levels within the organization.• Ability to manage a high number of demands and simultaneous priorities.• Ability to foster open communication, trust, support and active departmental participation with physician and hospital staff.• Ability to recruit and retain competent staff utilizing coaching skills that will foster employee development, productivity, growth, satisfaction, loyalty, commitment and teamwork.• Ability to comprehend technical standards, accreditation requirements and regulatory literature as applicable to this career field.• Ability to maintain efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all Joint Commission, state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. 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