Vice President of Fitzhouse (East) (51833)

Position Summary:

The VP of Fitzhouse (East) assists the SVP of Facilities in refurbishing, remodeling, and ensuring the regular maintenance of all facilities owned and/or operated by WestCare and all related entities. The position will include extensive travel, including local, regional, and out-of-state, sometimes requiring overnight stays. This person is also responsible for interviewing, hiring, and supervising all construction workers.

Essential Job Functions:
•Interviews, negotiates rates of pay, and hires construction workers as needed for projects, and supervises the work of assigned construction workers;
•Supervises WestCare staff under the direction of the SVP of Facilities;
•Determines methods, type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for all construction projects;
•Provides assistance to the Senior Vice President of Facilities in new construction, refurbishing, and remodeling of all facilities owned and/or operated by WestCare and all related entities;
•Plans and manages the facility operation budgets;
•Interprets and implements management policies and directives to ensure that the Foundation’s operational and business goals are achieved;
•Solicits and reviews responses to RFPs; making recommendations to the SVP of Facilities regarding proposals;
•Identifies and collects pertinent data for analysis and creates statistical spreadsheets and reports relating to special projects;
•Respond to concerns regarding facilities maintenance and safety issues by developing action plans and making recommendations;
•Prepares and submits reports concerning compliance with State and Federal safety regulations, fire codes, employee safety training, and facility maintenance;

• Makes regular site visits to assigned WestCare facilities, including local, regional, and out-of-state locations;
• Attends all necessary meetings and trainings to gather information needed to satisfy WestCare facility needs;
• Develops and maintains all appropriate files, records, and documents;
• Maintains compliance with all lease and contractual expectations in relation to facility operations;
• Works harmoniously with WestCare Foundation parties, including Finance, Human Resources, Professional Services, Office of the General Counsel, etc.;
• Embrace and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• Licensure, certification, and/or training relevant to the position preferred;
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.

Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in architectural design and/or knowledge of architectural design and engineering for construction industry or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience preferred;

Experience and Competencies:
• At least 3+ years’ experience in a comparable role required;
• Ability to lead and also be part of the team required;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion required;
• Knowledge of building, fire, and safety codes and regulations required;
• Ability to review and determine maintenance necessary to maintain safe facilities required;
• Ability to be aware of and adhere to specific timeframes and time limitations required;
• The ability to conceptualize Quality Improvement Plans and put them into operation required;
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality required;
• Knowledge of architectural and engineering required;