Director Facilities Planning & Design

This individual is responsible for providing management oversight direction and mentoring to planning and design staff as well as other Campus and Facilities Management staff assigned. Responsible for achieving the cost schedule and quality objectives of projects as assigned. Advises Administrative Leader and administrative staff of project progress and works proactively with internal and external groups to successfully manage all phases of the process which includes initiation programming approvals design construction occupancy and development and management. Serves as professional Registrant for Mayo Clinic and as such has accountability/oversight for code compliance for all facilities projects whether performed by external or internal work forces. Collaboratively with the Director of Facilities Project Management ensures that user group needs are addressed during design phase and apprises users of project progress during design and construction phases to include review of design plans for capital improvement projects. Capable of timely decision making and building unique teams comprised of internal groups and outside resources. Manages assigned multiple Planning and Design projects simultaneously from work orders to $100 million for all project phases. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. The responsibilities of this position may require the individual to provide off-hours general oversight of assigned projects. Establishes vision policies procedures and continuous quality initiatives for assigned groups. Evaluates performance of Section and makes recommendations and adjustments to staffing for optimal performance including oversight of contractors consultants and other vended services. Participates in contract review and renewal processes including bid packaging solicitation review and contractor selection. Promotes professionalism within the Section. Monitors and is responsible for financial performance of Section and makes adjustments to align with financial goals of the institution while maintaining high quality service. Must remain current in the project and construction management industry regarding processes technology and project delivery methods.

Executive Presence & Communication

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex design planning and capital concepts in clear compelling terms to executive leadership clinical partners and non-design audiences.
• Trusted advisor mindsetable to translate strategy into action and articulate tradeoffs risks and opportunities with confidence and credibility.
• Strong storyteller who can connect vision data and human experience into a cohesive narrative.

Design-Oriented Operationally Grounded

• Design-forward thinker with a strong appreciation for evidence-based design human-centered planning and experience-driven environments.
• Brings an operational mindsetunderstanding that great design must function seamlessly in real clinical facilities and operational contexts.
• Medical planning experience is highly valued with an ability to partner effectively with clinicians and operations leaders.

Strategic & Systems Thinker

• Comfortable working at both the 30000-foot strategic level and the detail-driven execution level understanding how decisions ripple across capital operations staffing and long-term campus evolution.
• Experience aligning planning and design work with enterprise strategy capital planning and growth initiatives.
• Curious and forward-looking with interest in digital tools data-informed decision-making and emerging technologies that improve how planning and design teams work.

People-Centered Leader

• Demonstrated passion for developing people building high-performing teams and creating a culture of trust accountability and continuous learning.
• Leads with empathy and clarity providing direction while empowering others to own outcomes.
• Actively mentors staff helping them grow as professionals and future leaders.

Builder of Capability Not Just Projects

• Sees success not only in delivered projects but in stronger processes clearer standards and a more resilient organization.
• Comfortable evolving organizational structures roles and workflows to meet future needs.
• Brings energy and ownership to growing and modernizing the Planning & Design function over time.

A minimum of a four-year college degree (Bachelors degree) in project or construction management engineering architecture or related field and a minimum of 15 years post-academic experience managing healthcare-related design and construction phases for projects which includes estimating contract and construction documentation administration experience and thorough understanding of various project delivery systems required Or Masters degree in project or construction management engineering architecture healthcare administration or related field and a minimum of 12 years post-academic experience in healthcare-related design and construction. Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of codes and regulations.
Demonstrated history of continuing education in architecture project management and administrative processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to effectively balance the workload of various projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated communication/interpersonal skills self-motivation commitment and strategic insight.
Evidence of ability to compose professional correspondence and memoranda.
Demonstrated breadth of experience in architecture design and planning project management project resource allocation team building coaching and consulting.
Demonstrated proficiency in understanding project management business processes finance and staff development and performance management.
Demonstrated experience with committee and consensus-managed physician-led organization
Arizona architectural registration required or must obtain from reciprocity other states.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.