Director, Facilities Planning Services

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 Facilities Planning works with the ED to set priorities, goals and objectives to manage the planning process for portfolios consisting of both minor and major projects. Works in conjunction with other Director’s and Assistant Directors within FPS to provide planning support when requested to assist in FAR evaluation, scenario planning, assessment of institutional space utilization, and development of plans for programs. Oversees management teams focused on Patient Care Space and support areas. Be able to provide guidance and coordinate with planning for research and administrative areas.  Provides oversight in development and review of construction documents. Coordinates with other members of facilities management to support the multidisciplinary mission of the institution and provides an efficient communication channel for coordination, and problem resolution. Assists the ED with workload management, metrics, department policies and procedures and ensures compliance with Regulatory requirements.  Responsible for assigning project teams in all phases of projects.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Project Planning/Development  
Management of the Project Planning and Development program which includes; establishment of planning and programming methods and templates for documenting project need projections, scope of work, implementation methods, concept plans & budgets and workplans for design phases.  The planning program will maximize the value to the organization based upon the need of the project though the knowledge of Institutional core programs, space utilization and specialty & shared equipment. Assist the ED with management of the Institutional Planning, including the development of Departmental, Divisional, and Institutional planning studies and Master Plans with presentations for institutional leadership review and approval.  Also provides planning coordination and support for Executive level committee meetings.  Will support the Institution’s recruitment program through formal evaluations and recommendations.

Compliance / Standards  
Ensures compliance of projects and work to Institutional Standards and Policies and Regulatory Requirements.

Personnel Management      
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.   Management/Mentoring of all staff including skill assessments, performance evaluations, identification of training opportunities, orientation and training on specialized topics, coaching & counseling sessions, improvement plans, and disciplinary actions when needed.   Human Resources, including supervising available personnel in the production of the business unit’s products and services; making hiring recommendations for staff positions; conducting performance evaluations and handles personnel issues; completing appropriate reviews and recommends on promotions, salary, and other personnel matters; establishing goals, determines resource requirements, and allocates available resources to meet those goals; creating and implementing changes as needed to meet departmental, divisional, or institutional goals.

Other duties as assigned