Manager Facilities Planning and Design- Engineering & Construction

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

• Free financial and legal counseling 
• Free mental health counseling services 
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
• Resources for child and elder care 
• Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Facilities Planning and Design Manager is to provide supervision, management, and direction in updating UTHealth Houston's master plan, evaluating the use of UTHealth Houston's physical facilities, and providing effective utilization of facilities planning resources. This includes assisting the AVP with creating and communicating procedures, work flows, standards, and operating principles governing staff efforts. This position is also responsible for directing staff, providing institutional standards for space allocation, predictive space and capital modeling, space programming, generating space reports, and project support.

• Department: Engineering & Construction
• Location: 7000 Fannin St, Houston, 77030
• Status: Full-time/non-exempt
• Preferences:5-7 Facilities Planning and Design Manager experience

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for campus Master Planning, Space Modeling, and Space Programming for the UTHealth Houston Campus.
• Responsible for generating and maintaining space reporting information for internal and external reports to include the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), the campus FACT book, and other required reports.
• Sets space standards, including assisting in directing the investigation, development, revision, documentation, and implementation of institutional standards programs for space allocation, as well as the associated institutional policies & procedures.
• Assists in the maintenance and validation of space assignment/utilization, in part, through space management software. Confirms accurate occupancy records and conducts surveys/assessments as necessary.
• Maintains and updates budget reports, policies and procedures, and associated departmental web pages and software. Directs the creation, refinement, and utilization of standard templates. 
• Coordinates with Facilities Planning & Engineering leadership to ensure alignment and efficient use of resources within the campus.
• Assists with vetting and preparing materials for the institutional space committee.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Certification/Skills:

• Architect Certification, Professional Engineer (PE) License, Certified Facility Manager (CFM) from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), or Licensed Interior Designer in the State of Texas preferred. 

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Interior Design, Space Planning, Architecture, Engineering,
and/or Construction Science required.
 

Minimum Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in space planning, project management, design, architecture, and/or programming
required.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount frequently to move objects

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.