HARTZ Search invites you to explore an exciting opportunity with our client, JPS HEALTH NETWORK in Fort Worth, Texas, for a VICE PRESIDENT, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT.  The VP, Facilities Management, is responsible for ensuring JPS Health Network facilities effectively and efficiently support operational, administrative and clinical requirements. This role provides recommendations for strategic planning, general management and professional direction for facilities-related functions for all JPS Health Network locations. The Vice President will also provide strategic direction for all major facility projects and direct day-to-day operations to ensure long term durability of the JPS Health Network facilities. Our client is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented leader with excellent communication skills and transformational, servant leadership style.  JPS Health Network is undergoing a major capital improvement project estimated around $2B in total cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ FUNCTIONS FOR THE ROLE:

• Oversees all functional areas of Facilities Management for the main hospital campus and

Community Health facilities/clinics. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, Facilities, Plant Operations, Clinical Engineering, Real Estate, and Emergency Management.

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls the activities of the Facilities Management

function which are necessary for maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical,

electrical systems, utility systems, and grounds of JPS Health Network in an operative and safe

working condition.

• Designs and executes an effective system of internal controls that provide reasonable assurance

that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial and other

management information is reliable, and compliance is maintained with all laws, regulations,

policies, and procedures.

• Ensures that capital project management processes enable JPS Health Network to complete

projects on time and within budget. Effectively protect Network interests in capital projects and,

working collaboratively with key stakeholders, ensure appropriate fiscal controls for capital

projects.

• Develops and implements a set of policies and decision-making processes for short- and longterm space allocation that are fully integrated into the strategic plan.
• Evaluates existing facilities and advise of future uses of facilities by providing architectural and

interior design services. Establish priorities for major maintenance projects, construction, and

renovations and make recommendations for improvements in physical facilities at all JPS Health

Network locations.

• In collaboration with key stakeholders, manages the regulatory, environmental, community, and

governmental issues to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations affecting

physical facilities. Directs and participates in studies related to land use and vehicle/pedestrian

movement. Recommend placement of buildings and layout of walkways, streets, and parking lots in conjunction with external consultants. Promotes environmentally innovative and financially sound construction and facilities management practices.

• Develops and updates project schedules for both pre-construction and construction activities.
• Manage materials, labor, and procurement logs to ensure appropriate resources are available to

meet the project schedule. Coordinate the various stakeholders of the various projects including, but not limited to, subcontractors, design team, vendors, and management. Identify potential schedule impacts including scope, weather, manpower, and changes. Facilitates mitigation plans for these impacts.

• Provides appropriate written documentation for decisions affecting various aspects of the project such as submittals, bid packages, contracts, invoices, change orders, billing forecasts, budget, schedule, legal, quality and/or safety. Provide regular reporting and analysis to senior leadership and project teams to communicate overall project status.

The Tarrant County Hospital District, known as JPS Health Network, is a tax-supported organization serving the healthcare needs of families in Tarrant County. JPS has 582-bed and is a Level I Trauma Center, JPS provides adult inpatient care at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and offers comprehensive services including primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy at more than 25 community locations. JPS is governed by an 11-member Board of Managers, whose members are appointed by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. JPS was named the Best Hospital for America by Washington Monthly magazine and the Lown Institute in 2020, and Outstanding Healthcare System by D CEO Magazine.

POSITION DETAILS:

• The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and will have 4 Direct Reports & over 600 FTEs under the supervision of the VP, Facilities Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, business administration or related field – Advanced Degree Preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years of leadership experience in engineering and facilities areas.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in TJC/CMS requirements, building codes, State Fire Marshal and Health Department regulations.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience with construction project delivery methods, including working with architectural, engineering and construction management consultants.
• Five years’ experience managing major construction projects.
• JPS Health Network has 3M sq. ft of property and 49 buildings in the health network.

LOCATION – FORT WORTH

Ranked the 12th largest and one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is home to more than 900000 residents. Comprised of eight primary entertainment districts, each distinct offering dining, shopping, entertainment, and cultural amenities. In only a few days, you can enjoy a range of experiences: from NASCAR racing to rodeos, world-class museums to cowboy cuisine, boutique shopping to a Top 5 zoo, biking to horseback riding.   Fort Worth offers outstanding education, both public and private, affordable housing options, and you are less than 20 miles from one of the world’s largest airports with direct flights all over the world.

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About JPS Health Network

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