VP Construction, Facilities, Real Estate (Dallas, TX, US) - Parkland Hospitals

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for directing the operations of construction, facilities, and real estate achieving full and seamless integration of all operational components eliminating variation and aligning strategic and operational processes throughout areas of responsibility. Accountable for ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction, facilities management, or related discipline required.

Master’s degree in construction, facilities management or related discipline preferred.

Experience

• Seven (7) years of leadership experience in healthcare architecture, construction or facilities management required.
• Ten (10) years of progressive facilities management or construction leadership experience in a healthcare organization may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• IFMA certification in facilities management (FMC) preferred.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across disciplines and with a variety of constituents as well as the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence for results.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups across and beyond the organization.
• Strategic thinking and long-range planning skills with the ability to lead major organizational initiatives, accomplish results, and achieve measurable outcomes or goals.
• Ability to work in challenging situations involving competing interests, and high level-interdisciplinary groups.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple demands and respond to rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to implement projects, and resolve high level, complex situations.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable federal and state regulatory requirements as well as accreditation and environmental safety standards.
• Sound business acumen.
• Proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Operations and Leadership

• Provides leadership oversight and directs the operations for assigned areas of responsibility delegating activities as required for safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Responsible for the development, approval, and maintenance of Parkland’s Master Facility Plan.
• Coordinates and manages activities related to the design, development and implementation of facility construction and renovation projects.
• Facilitates communication and cooperation among architects, engineers, construction companies, and operating units.
• Monitors construction progress ensuring that costs, timing, construction quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and contract requirements are met.
• Oversees real estate and property management functions including the acquisition, inventorying and outsourced maintenance of land and facilities.
• Ensure implementation of policies, procedures, and standards that direct operations and creates operational efficiency.

Strategic Planning

• Participates in short and long-term strategic planning initiatives as requested.
• Works with strategic alliances and partnerships to collaboratively execute business strategies.
• Articulate strategic plan and tactics to leaders within area of responsibility to create alignment and establish priorities.

Regulatory

• Develop processes to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies. Ensures operations are carried out in compliance with these regulations.
• Works collaboratively with others to validate and sustain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Conducts routine compliance audits identifying gaps and implementing remediation plans as necessary.
• Promptly investigate and respond to matters of concern or alleged violations taking corrective action as necessary.
• Provides timely and accurate responses to requests for information from regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.

Fiscal Management and Operating Budget

• Operationally responsible for the financial performance including operating and capital budgeting for assigned area of responsibility.
• Oversees and participates in the initial planning, financial analysis and budget development for major capital projects.
• Promote activities to achieve operational efficiency.
• Manage the approved budget through frequent and regular monitoring. Implement written action plans to address variances adjusting strategies as necessary to meet budgetary targets.
• Consider operational outcomes and financial implications when making recommendations on projects or initiatives.
• Manage staffing levels within established targets.

Talent Management

• Recruit and retain diverse talent with a variety of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and viewpoints that reflect the communities we serve.
• Promote and support a culturally welcoming, inclusive, collaborative, and highly engaged work environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
• Accountable for orientation, ongoing education and training, and competency verification for all employees.
• Ensure Human Resource metrics (i.e., retention, vacancy, engagement) meet established targets. Utilize workforce metrics to monitor, identify, and respond to workforce trends.
• Timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
• Conduct regular meetings, inform team of changes in policy or procedure, and provide information regarding overall strategy and direction of the health plan.
• Mentor, coach, and support direct reports with building teamwork, professional development, and education to achieve optimal performance and develop talent.
• Ensure employee engagement survey participation rates and results meet established targets.
• Mandatory requirements are completed timely by employees.
• Required licensure, certification, and/or registry are current and in good standing for all employees.
• Employee performance is monitored and managed. Consult with the Office of Talent Management as appropriate regarding employee performance concerns and disciplinary action.

Professional Accountability

• Acts with the highest integrity and ethical standards while adhering to Parkland's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Completes assigned training, self-appraisal, and annual health requirements timely.
• Recognizes and communicate ethical and legal concerns through the established channels of communication.
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility by independently completing work, including projects and assignments on time, and providing timely responses to requests for information.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other work as requested that is reasonably related to the employee’s position, qualifications, and competencies.

Job Accountabilities

Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, work flows, etc. for the area and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

1. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
2. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
3. Develops and monitors annual budgets that ensure the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.
4. Develops, implements, monitors, and revises annual goals and objectives for the department that support the missions and objectives of Parkland.
5. Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.

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