Executive Director, Design and Architecture Planning

Executive Director, Design and Architecture Planning

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what is possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

The Executive Director Architecture Planning/Design will oversee the planning, design, and implementation of Wellstar building architecture/design and civil engineering projects. This role is responsible for identifying renovation requirements, determining specifications, designing structures, layouts, building systems, and landscaping. They are responsible for solving planning/design construction problems, development budgets and timetables, selecting and supervising staff as needed. They are responsible for monitoring results and comparing to original specifications and approved designs.

• Leadership and Team Management:
  Establish a high‑performing design and services management team.
• Maintain a schedule of procurement activities.
• Plan goal‑setting, process, and priority setting.
• Coaches and empowers team members and offers constructive feedback.
• Monitor team performance & develop solutions to optimize the process and streamline timelines.
• Ensure all documentation is stored in the Well Star project data system(s).
• Strategic Planning:
  Manage system administrative space requests and own floor plans for both clinical and administrative.
• Bidding of architectural, engineering, and design services for all Design and Construction and Facility Engineering managed projects.
• Serve as the Architectural Interiors expert within the region; stay current on products, trends, and changes as they relate to interiors.
• Identify construction and renovation requirements and ensure they meet all Well Star standards and code requirements as applicable.
• Develop architectural concept approvals by interviewing clients, studying preferences, requirements, codes, environment, and community; developing concepts; presenting sketches and models.
• Budget Management:
  Develop project budgets and schedules by costing requirements, calculating construction sequences and timing.
• Report out on all projects as needed, with a minimum monthly update.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• Bachelor’s in General or Bachelors Architecture (Preferred).

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Minimum 5 years of Architectural Drafting, Architecture, or related discipline.

• Healthcare experience in this area – Highly Preferred.
• Architectural Drafting, Architecture, or related discipline.

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