System VP Real Estate, Development & Facilities

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
The System VP of Real Estate Development and Facilities is responsible for leading the strategic planning, development, and management of real estate and facilities to support UNC Health's goals. This
role includes overseeing capital projects, planning and managing facility operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning real estate strategy with organizational objectives. This leader ensures strict adherence to established policies and procedures, ensuring the entity's conduct aligns with the highest standards dictated by applicable laws, regulations, sound business practices, and our Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute a comprehensive real estate and facilities strategy that aligns with the organization's mission, vision, and goals.

• Identify and evaluate new real estate opportunities, including acquisitions, leasing, and development projects.
• Lead and manage large-scale real estate projects, including site selection, design, construction, and renovation of healthcare facilities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to plan and prioritize real estate investments and capital projects.
• Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures to optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for +9M sq. ft.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and contract compliance.
• Build a Facilities team that will manage the day-to-day operations of all healthcare facilities, ensuring they are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Ensure that all facilities comply with healthcare regulations, building codes, safety standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor and manage the facilities' compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including healthcare-specific requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address any potential issues or areas for improvement.
• Develop and manage budgets for real estate development and facilities operations, ensuring effective cost control and resource allocation.
• Analyze financial performance and report on key metrics related to real estate and facilities investments.
• Negotiate and manage contracts related to real estate transactions, facility maintenance, and construction projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization internal and external stakeholders, developers, architects, and community partners.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align real estate and facilities initiatives with broader organizational strategies and objectives.
• Represent the organization in public forums and industry events as needed.

2. Leading People - Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally. Delegates' responsibility clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

3. Leading Change - Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.

4. Results Driven - Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unfavorable results. Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services. Leads the budgeting process. Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.

Education Requirements:

• Requires a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline.

• No licensure or certification required.

• Requires 12 years of progressively responsible experience, including 10 years of people management experience

• In-depth understanding of real estate principles, market trends, and valuation methods.
• Knowledge of facility operations, maintenance, and maintenance best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex real estate projects from inception to completion.
• Effective leadership skills to manage and motivate a team of real estate professionals.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of real estate management.
• Focus on achieving measurable outcomes and driving value for the organization.

Legal Employer: NC Health

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: Real Estate and Facilities Adm

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.