Manager of Design, Facilities Planning

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, remote work
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Jun 27, 2025
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY UT Southwestern is seeking an experienced and skilled Manager of Design for our Facilities Planning team. This position works under minimal supervision to provide complex technical expertise in coordination and management of resources, design competency, and applicable code compliance for all Facility Design & Construction Renovation design projects. Work Location: Dallas Campus, traveling to and from UTSW campus locations may be required. Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; some remote work options may be available and should be discussed during interview process. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in architectural design or engineering Experience 8 years experience in architectural design or construction Preferred Licenses and Certifications Licensing in Architecture or Mechanical/Electrical Upon Hire JOB DUTIES Provides strategic planning for current and future workload projections to the Associate Director of Renovations. Coordinates posting of positions, evaluating respondents, hiring of Design staff employees, and reductions in workforce. Develops and maintains a reputation for decisive leadership, consistent and firm interpretations of contracts, codes, professionalism and fairness. Maintains and recommends improvements. Plans, assigns, reviews, and supervises work of architectural, engineering staff in development of programs, schematics, site analysis, preliminary and working drawings, and specifications. Provides leadership and oversight of the implementation of UTSW processes and products standards on new projects. Provides oversight of the process for updating the as-builts in AutoCAD and Revit. Promotes the use of FD&C program management information system (PMIS) to manage all the projects. Coordinate with outside consultants and in-house design team to development of design documents and specifications for University projects. Serves as liaison with construction coordinators and inspectors to provide technical support as well as approve changes and material substitutions. Reviews architectural plans and drawings to ensure adherence to OFPC "Guideline for Architect/Engineer Services", UT Southwestern design standards, and specifications. Approved design staff time cards, vacation request and attendance. Manage building as built and room numbering. Interviews users and provides professional architectural design consultation services relative to user's needs. Consults on plans and specifications for new construction as well as remodeling of existing campus buildings, including coordination of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural modifications using architectural skills. Researches applicable buildings, safety codes and regulations relative to campus projects and plans submitted by outside architectural firms to ensure compliance. Performs special projects as assigned following supervisor instructions to meet departmental goals. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!