Vice President of Fitzhouse (East) (51833)

Vice President of Fitzhouse (East)

Dandridge - 207 W Main - Dandridge, TN 37725

Overview

Salary Range $100,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time

Description

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 embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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;