VP Facilities Design & Construction

Description

The Opportunity

Vice President, Facilities, Design, and Construction
UCHealth

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the top academic health systems in the country and be part of a high-performing, quality-focused senior leadership team. The Vice President, Facilities, Design and Construction must lead the vision of “From Healthcare to Health” by forging strong relationships with the academic enterprise to create an overall entity unparalleled in the United States today.

The VP Facilities, Design and Construction is the executive leader of all Facilities Management, Real Estate, Facilities Design and Construction for UCHealth. They will demonstrate knowledge of national Patient Safety Standards and actively participate in system-wide initiatives to improve and ensure a safe healthcare environment, contributing to the development of best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements. The position works closely with the executive management team to plan for and execute market-driven expansions, renovations, and capital construction projects on all UCHealth Campuses. The VP Facilities, Design and Construction also has significant interaction with the Audit and Finance Committees of the Board of Directors, presenting budget and schedule status of projects and assists the Chief Financial Officer with securing funding for new projects.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: System Chief Financial Officer, UCHealth

Goals and Objectives

The VP Facilities, Design and Construction is a member of the senior management team.

Achieving the vision. Success in the VP Facilities, Design and Construction position will be measured by the following goals:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; taking ownership in the financial success of the hospital with appropriate resource use and management; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to UCHealth's mission, vision and values; 
• Oversees renovations and new construction for all UCHealth campuses and works closely with system and regional hospital executives to execute project initiatives, ensuring growth in an efficient and effective manner to meet patient needs;
• Directs the development and preparation of short-term and long-range capital plans and budgets based upon system strategic directions, goals, and growth objectives. Utilizes physical resources of the system to its fullest potential;
• Oversees and directs all capital expenditures for construction and renovation of UCHealth facilities, infrastructure and real property, consistent with the planning and design goals and standards of UCHealth;
• Provides oversite and management of a vast real estate portfolio, consisting of owned and leased properties throughout Colorado, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and municipal laws and regulations and a facilities compliance requirement, and drives progress in the efficient use of space;
• Ensures the delivery of quality customer focused services that include a large employee group with wide ranging educational and skill levels including departments such as Facilities Management and Design and Construction throughout the UCHealth;
• Manages and approves design and construction processes to ensure implementation of the UCHealth requirements. This includes participation in long-range planning activities, selection of design/construction teams, interface with hospital staff and administration on design/construction issues, monitoring the design and construction phases, and acting as the lead UCHealth executive during construction;
• Works in cooperation with UCHealth Finance and Internal Audit in establishment of systems to monitor project performance against budget authorization, project schedules and established quality control standards. This includes identifying variances and working with the Design and Construction staff at the individual campuses to develop and implement system-wide consistent practices to correct inefficient operations;
• Directs the development and implementation of design, construction, and facility standards to ensure projects are executed at appropriate levels of quality, are compatible with the UCHealth mission and vision, and are effectively commissioned prior to occupancy;
• Actively participates in professional organizations and associations to keep knowledgeable and current on health care issues and trends. Will actively lead and participate in continuing education programs internally;
• Maintains competency and enhances professional growth and development through continuing education, conferences, and seminars; attends and updates mandatory training;
• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of national Patient Safety Standards and participates in system-wide activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment;
• Develops and maintains quality and performance improvement, patient safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives. Assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission (JC) accreditation and other internal and external regulatory/accreditation standards including the code of conduct.

Candidate Qualifications

The culture at UCHealth is results driven, and each member has high expectations for themselves as well as those with whom they partner and lead. This individual will be joining a high performing, fast-paced team and, as such, we have outlined characteristics that describe the ideal candidate for the VP, Facilities, Design and Construction role:

Candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic organization. They will exude honesty, respect, trust, integrity and high ethical standards and serve in a supportive, open and direct manner.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Master’s degree in appropriate field preferred
• 10-15 plus years of experience in capital planning and project management, with an emphasis in healthcare environment.
• Experience with overseeing renovation and construction programs in excess of $250,000,000 in a large, complex healthcare facility setting.
• Experience in overseeing planning, design and construction projects, and advanced knowledge of the design and construction industry and standard practices.

Annual Salary Range: Min - $346,028 Mid - $432,515 Max - $519,022. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

• 403(b) with employer matching contributions

• Time away from work; paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence, start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank

• Employer paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options

• Employer paid short term disability and long term disability with buy-up coverage options

• Wellness benefits

• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, heath savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs

• The UCHealth Ascend Career program, designed for working adults, provides important education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year.

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.