Director of Facilities Planning & Design

## Director of Facilities Planning & Design Apply:
Hybrid:
3430 W Bayshore Rd - PALO ALTO:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R2660296

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** This is a Stanford Health Care job.*
* ** A Brief Overview
** The Director – Facilities Plan & Design manages a single or multidisciplinary departmental team responsible for delivering programming, planning, and design services from concept through closeout for one or more functional areas. Responsible for day-to-day management of multiple Stanford Health Care (SHC) projects ensuring each project remains on scope, on schedule and within budget. Responsible for the various phases of the project including operational readiness, business continuity and operational planning and activation efforts related to the projects prior to first patient day including the space planning team consisting of licensing, fit-up, workflows, and education and training.

Leads Facilities Planning & Design project team members assigned to complex projects and facilities within Stanford Health Care's portfolio. Director provides guidance to the project teams, including the project management and operational teams focused on delivering business continuity, effective communications and operational gains through facilitation, evaluation and decision-making processes across the operational areas, related to detailed design, furniture, fixtures, & equipment (FF&E) validation, and workflow development to be implemented in the new facilities.

Represents Space Planning to multidisciplinary teams of physicians, SHC leadership and staff through the discovery, change, and implementation efforts needed to realize the desired level of operational functionality upon opening of the new facilities. Partner with SHC executive leadership, School of Medicine faculty, operational leaders and change managers, design/construction and facilities services management teams to ensure that resources are acquired, leveraged, and managed effectively to meet the goals of the organization.

The Director functions as a change agent, facilitator, consultant, coach, and leader to support the department. This position is part of the leadership team within the Business Unit related to operational readiness and reports to the Executive or Senior Director.

** Locations
* * Stanford Health Care    
** What you will do
*** Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver programming, planning, and design services from feasibility through activation for assigned portfolios.
* Translate business and operational plans into program requirements, test fits, feasibility studies, and master planning concepts; ensure alignment with capital and operational priorities.
* Establish and maintain standards, templates, and guidelines for space, medical planning, interiors, way finding/signage, art integration, and documentation quality.
* Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations (e.g., HCAI/CBC, FGI, ADA) and with Stanford Health Care policies, safety standards, and planning guidelines.
* Partner with Facilities Construction and other stakeholders to define scope, schedule, and budget; support project governance, risk management, and change control for planning and design decisions.
* Manage team staffing, workload, and performance; recruit, coach, and develop planners, designers and project managers; support succession planning and cross‐functional capability building.
* Oversee vendor and consultant engagements (e.g., architects, planners, interior designers, art and signage consultants), ensuring clear scopes, performance…