Executive Director Buildings + Design

Cleveland Clinic; Arkansas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus seeks an Executive Director of Buildings + Design Operations to oversee the strategic direction and operational management of the built environment portfolio across Facilities, Construction & Engineering, Planning & Design, Real Estate, Environmental Services, Art, and Sustainable Operations.

You will partner with enterprise leadership to ensure seamless, integrated operations, drive performance, innovation, and patient‑focused care while maintaining financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture with at least 10 years in facilities operations and 5 years in management.
• Registration as PE or Registered Architect is required or expected on hire.
• Experience with large capital programs (>$100M) and healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Buildings + Design functions across the enterprise, aligning vision and management practices.
• Oversee hiring manager activities and budget planning with cross-functional leaders.
• Advance safety, quality, innovation, and patient/caregiver experience initiatives.
• Collaborate with market leadership to deliver integrated, high‑quality services.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect

Master’s Degree or MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

P6 Primavera

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Executive Director Buildings + Design

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Construction Program Management-Operations

Job Code

T97507

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As Executive Director of Buildings + Design Operations, you will oversee the implementation of strategic direction and operational management of Cleveland Clinic's built environment portfolio across its seven business lines: Facilities, Construction & Engineering, Planning & Design, Real Estate, Environmental Services, Art, and Sustainable Operations. You will ensure seamless, efficient, and integrated operations across these functions while driving performance, innovation, and employee engagement. In partnership with enterprise leadership, you will advance organizational priorities and ensure the delivery of aligned, integrated, high-quality, and financially responsible services across the portfolio.

Serving as a senior leader within Buildings + Design, this position partners closely with executive, clinical, operational, engineering, construction, supply chain, and market leadership to deliver complex healthcare environments that support patient care, research, and education while advancing innovation, sustainability, and design excellence.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Lead Buildings + Design functions for the enterprise, ensuring alignment of vision, strategic direction, technical authority, and management practices.
• Responsible for hiring manager activities.
• Support the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives that enhance safety, quality, innovation, and patient / caregiver experience.
• Partner with B+D Market Operations Executive Directors and Administrative Director to execute strategies that meet organizational needs. Foster cross-functional collaboration with clinical and non-clinical partners and market leadership.
• Monitor financial performance and contribute to budget planning and cost management.
• Facilitate operating initiatives by coordinating stakeholders, setting goals, developing implementation plans, and ensuring timely execution.
• Lead or support service line transitions, new program launches, and operational enhancements.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop and track performance goals across quality, cost, growth, people, and innovation. Integrate industry best practices into policies and procedures.
• Maintain and develop external business relationships that support departmental and organizational success.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field and ten years of experience in facilities operations, planning, design, construction, or plant engineering that includes five years of managerial experience of complex facility management organizations
• Experience with MS Office, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Project Management Software (P6 Primavera, MS Project, etc.), Bluebeam or similar project review software Capital program management valued $100 million or more
• Professional registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect
• Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certification as a Certified Safety Healthcare Professional (CHSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) upon hire or within one year of hire
• Strong knowledge of complex building systems, (design, service and construction) contracting, and (local and national) market conditions
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and operational metrics

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master’s Degree or MBA
• Two years’ healthcare experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the health system and to move about construction sites in various degrees of completion.
• Must have normal or corrected vision and be able to clearly communicate by phone or in person.
• Must have own transportation due to travel to multiple sites.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally. The position requires a passport and/or the ability to get a passport within a reasonable time frame.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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