Job Description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Through third-party resources, leads and administers the system-wide Planning, Design, and Construction Program, in support of the mission, vision, and values of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Ensures that new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects are effective, efficient, safe, and in compliance with all regulatory agencies, policies, and procedures.

Experience

• Minimum of seven years’ experience in hospital or health care facilities construction and/or facilities management operations,
• Minimum of five years in a supervisory or managerial role

Preferred Qualifications

• NA

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, building construction, architecture, or engineering (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in reading architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings Extensive knowledge of building codes, safety codes, OSHA and JCAHO rules and regulations, and the Certificate of Need process
• General knowledge of accounting, purchasing, and hospital operations procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems and project management software
• Demonstrates the following skills/behaviors in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities:
  • Personal organization and time management
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Adaptability/flexibility
  • Personal motivation and ability to motivate others
  • Listening and seeking to understand

Job Responsibilities

• Leads, administers, and is accountable for systemwide delivery and performance of hospital planning, design, and construction, including strategic planning, space planning, detailed functional, and space programming design, construction documents preparation, cost estimating, financial analysis, certificate of need, master plan development architectural/engineering all phases of wayfinding/signage relocation management.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains a customer service philosophy incorporating the mission, vision, and values of Children’s family-centered care.
• Provides strategic leadership by evaluating current systems and developing and implementing standards and benchmarking for a comprehensive planning, design, and construction program.
• Develops and administers budgets, schedules, and capital projects for hospital capital construction program and ensures fiscal accountability and cost-effective services with long-term operating costs in mind.
• Is responsible for developing, negotiating, executing, administering, and archiving all contracts, contract documents, specifications, and legal agreements.
• Ensures compliance with all OSHA and JCAHO and other regulatory and code requirements.
• Incorporates lean principles in all new construction and/or renovation projects prior to the design phase.
• Is responsible for third-party resources’ selection, management, and performance.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

1571 Northeast Expy NE

Director/Senior Director