Executive Director, Campus Planning & Design

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Executive Director, Facilities Planning & Construction

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Executive Director, Facilities Planning & Construction to work in Miami, FL. The Executive Director, Facilities Planning & Construction oversees all institutional construction activities for the healthcare enterprise at the medical campus and all clinical and ambulatory care facilities. Specifically, the Executive Director, Facilities Planning & Construction executes all facets of new construction, renovation and renewal and replacement projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Advises managing staff appropriately to coordinate all construction projects to ensure that they meet budget and time constraints and are in accordance with the strategic and master plans.
• Engages appropriate external sources and contractors to ensure that all construction projects are completed on time and within budget parameters.
• Responsible for the development and oversight of all construction budgets
• Develops and presents to senior management the background and rationale for vendor selection, procurement options and budget requests.
• Serves as point of contact to staff, departments, and the community on issues of facility planning and construction.
• Ensures all work areas meet quality, safety and compliance standards.
• Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements and monitors controls.

Department Specific Functions

• Leads, oversees and guides the functions and activities of various departments including of Architecture, Interior Design, Campus Planning and Space Planning and Analysis to ensure a high quality of service in support of the University's mission and values.
• Leads, oversees and guides the vision for the Building Design Standards, the Interior Design Standards and Guidelines, the Interior Signage Standards, the Donor Signage Standards, the Space Standards, the Campus Paint Palette Guidelines, the Campus Grounds Standards and Campus Signage and Wayfinding Standards.
• Leads, oversees and guides the campus master plan, the planning and design of facilities expansion and major renovation efforts in support of the University's strategic plan.
• Leads, overseas and guides the development and implementation of departmental design procedures and work process standards.
• Reviews and evaluates the planning of campus facilities for conformance with the University's sustainability goals and best practices.
• Adheres to and Supports the University and unit-level policies and procedures related to the design of facilities and campus environment.
• Reviews, monitors and assesses team performance and completes periodic reviews.
• Supports Strategic Planning for the Facilities Operations and Planning Division.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Contribute to long-range facilities master planning efforts.
• Conduct feasibility studies and space utilization analyses to inform project planning and budget forecasting.
• Support sustainability initiatives and incorporate green building practices (e.g., LEED, WELL).
• Lead the architectural planning and design of capital improvement projects, renovations, and new healthcare facilities.
• Ensure projects reflect user needs, clinical workflows, and compliance with healthcare-specific codes (e.g., NFPA, FGI, ADA, Joint Commission).
• Review and approve architectural drawings, specifications, and design submittals.
• Maintain consistency with the organization's design and branding standards.
• Work closely with clinical leaders, facilities operations, planning staff, and executive leadership to understand space needs and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Facilitate design meetings, charrettes, and user group sessions.
• Ensure design compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, building codes, and healthcare accreditation standards.
• Integrate evidence-based design, patient safety, and operational efficiency into all projects.
• Support the development and enforcement of facility design guidelines and space standards
• Provide architectural leadership when working with external A/E firms and construction managers.
• Participate in the selection of consultants and oversee their performance and deliverables

Additional information

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Master's Degree in relevant field
• Master's Degree in Architecture preferred
• Registered Architect (RA) required
• NCARB certification preferred
• LEED Accredited Professional or similar sustainability credential is a plus
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience- Minimum 8 years of architectural experience with 5 years in experience healthcare design and planning preferred
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex healthcare projects within an operational environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.
• Commitment to the University's core values.

• Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
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Pay and benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff