Director-Planning Design & Construction

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Biweekly Hours: 80.00 Shift: 8a-4:30p The Metro. Health System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services.

The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Job Summary

Develops and executes construction and renovation capital projects throughout the Metro. Health System. Oversees the departmental team of project managers, construction managers, and support staff. Assures that all projects support the organization’s clinical, operational, and patient experience goals. Manages capital and operational budgets, schedules, and projects risks, while maintaining standards for quality, life safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.

Works closely with the Vice Presidents and Senior Vice President within the division. Collaborates and coordinates with Facilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Space Planning, Legal Services, and Hospital Inpatient and Ambulatory divisions. Maintains and emphasizes open communication between department staff, System customers, consultants, contractors, and vendors for each project.

Develops and oversees the policies and procedures governing the operation of the department. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The Metro. Health System.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, program management, engineering, or construction management. In lieu of the degree, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below. Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) or Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM).

Infection Control Risk Assessment Construction Trades Best Practices Awareness Training. Five years of management experience encompassing technical and staff construction supervision. Experience with capital and operational planning or management Hospital or healthcare organization management experience Familiarity with project management software and document control Excellent verbal and written communication skills Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Codes and Standards Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional self-development Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred : Master’s Degree in engineering, construction management, or business administration. 5 years of leadership experience managing teams, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders. Physical Requirements: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day. Ability to walk through construction sites, walk up and down stairs, and climb a ladder.

May need to sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.