Director, Capital Projects

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

The Director of Capital Projects works with the Executive Director to formulate strategies, set priorities, goals, and objectives to implement long-term capital projects in the range of $5 million up to $30 million. Coordinates with other members of facilities management to support the multidisciplinary mission of the institution and provides an efficient communication channel for coordination, long range planning and problem resolution.

The role is responsible for providing strategic leadership in overseeing project alignment with institutional goals and ensuring hospital spaces are fully operational and ready for patient care through effective planning and execution of space readiness initiatives. This includes wayfinding signage, activation planning, transition, move management, and medical equipment services. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, external vendors, clinical stakeholders, and construction partners to ensure timely and efficient transitions into new or renovated healthcare spaces.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Activation Leadership: 

The role is responsible for providing strategic leadership in overseeing project alignment with institutional goals and ensuring hospital spaces are fully operational and ready for patient care through effective planning and execution of space readiness initiatives. This includes activation planning, transition, move management, and medical equipment services. Oversight of both personnel and the IDIQ program contracts.

Wayfinding Leadership: 

The role is responsible for providing strategic leadership in overseeing project alignment for wayfinding, interior, exterior and donor signage, as well as the associated institutional policies & procedures. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Personnel Management: 

Coordinates with other Facilities Directors as necessary in order to support the multidisciplinary mission of UTMDACC and provide an efficient communication channel for the coordination of long-range planning and problem resolution. Serves on various institutional committees to provide liaison and consultation on Facilities Management services.

Supervises available personnel in the production of the business unit’s products and services. Conducts performance evaluations and handles personnel issues. Completes appropriate reviews and recommends on promotions, salary, and other personnel matters. Establishes goals, determines resource requirements, and allocates available resources to meet those goals. Creates and implements changes as needed to meet departmental, divisional, or institutional goals.

Administrative/Resource Management, including establishment of staffing plans, workload assessment and assignment, annual goals, policies and procedures, position descriptions and expectations, staff communications, and hiring.