Director Hospital Facilities

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 220,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a highly experienced Hospital Facilities leader to oversee complex construction, engineering, design, and operations while guiding the Facilities team. A bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience, including supervisory roles, are required to manage major hospital projects and coordinate with contractors, designers, and internal stakeholders.

The role demands strong business judgment, risk management, contract pricing expertise, and the ability to

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
10 years of progressively responsible experience, including 3 years in supervision.
Experience managing hospital construction and transition projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist AVP in facilities maintenance & operations, renovations and construction oversight.
Relieve AVP of internal duties requiring understanding of policies and programs.
Lead complex projects and reports with external departments and contractors.
Provide leadership to Hospital Facilities team and foster collaboration to deliver results.
Evaluate business decisions and manage contract pricing with risk controls.
Support invoicing procedures to ensure accurate materials and records.
Oversee staffing, engineering services, and survey readiness (TJC, CAP, LVAD, Stroke).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Contract pricing

Staffing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Job Summary

This position is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Hospital Facilities leader who can oversee complex construction, engineering, design, and operational initiatives while also providing strong leadership to the Facilities team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience, and a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. This individual should be comfortable managing major hospital construction and transition projects, coordinating closely with contractors, designers, end users, internal departments, and outside organizations, and handling high-level responsibilities and decisions on behalf of senior leadership. The role requires someone with strong business judgment who can evaluate operational and financial decisions, apply risk management practices, understand contract pricing, support invoicing processes, and maintain oversight of staffing and engineering services. Just as important, the candidate should have a proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate employees, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and create a collaborative environment that supports successful project delivery. Strong project management and organizational skills are essential, as this person will need to manage multiple complex priorities while balancing attention to detail with a broader strategic vision. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills are also important, along with the ability to exercise considerable independent judgment, solve problems proactively, and represent Hospital Facilities effectively across the organization.

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education Bachelor's Degree in related field
Experience 10 years of progressively responsible experience, including 3 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity

Preferred Skills

Experience Hospital or clinical experience.

Job Duties

Assists AVP in all aspects of facilities maintenance & operations, repairs, reporting, and oversight of renovations and construction projects.
Relieves AVP of a wide variety of internal duties and decisions, which requires thorough understanding of the functions, programs, and policies of the organization.
Manages and completes complex projects and reports, including major design and construction which may require significant contact with external departments and outside organizations.
Provides leadership to the Hospital Facilities team and creates the project environment to deliver the desired results through teamwork, support and recognition.
Evaluates and manages business decisions, employing risks management procedures to regulate contract pricing.
Assists in supporting invoicing procedures to ensure timely compilation of materials, equipment, and utilization records, to facilitate complete and accurate invoicing of customers.
Responsible for construction and engineering services, employee staffing, and oversight.
Responsible for Survey readiness and preparedness and action plans for all surveys including TJC, CAP, LVAD, Stroke, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Professional & Executive

Organization

523001 - Hospital Facilities

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job