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Executive Director Facilities Planning Design NCAL Kaiser Permanente

238K–298K
Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted July 24, 2026
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Overview

The Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Design leads strategic planning and design initiatives for a $40 billion capital program and 78 million square feet of real estate. This role integrates healthcare operations and design principles to enhance patient safety and workplace environments. It involves developing tools, fostering professional growth, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

What You'll Do21

  • 1Lead facility requirements development with DSS and Service Delivery Executive Director
  • 2Develop the KP Architectural Design Studio with the VP
  • 3Ensure planning solutions align with industry best practices
  • 4Maintain planning and design tools reflecting healthcare design standards
  • 5Integrate core values into facility planning with hospitals and health plan leadership
  • 6Provide risk mitigation strategies for facilities and projects
  • 7Support compliance with California SB 1953 and AHJ regulations
  • 8Advance energy and water conservation targets
  • 9Drive active living initiatives and reduce chemical exposures
  • 10Partner with regional committees for capital planning options
  • 11Improve productivity and reduce project costs through best practices
  • 12Embed process improvement across planning and design workflows
  • 13Build relationships with internal customers and address satisfaction issues
  • 14Enforce consistent use of Facilities Design Standards Program
  • 15Develop facilities planning curriculum and training programs
  • 16Manage accounting and control functions for NFDC
  • 17Set and maintain strategic direction for NFDC business units
  • 18Conduct critical planning and design risk assessments
  • 19Review complex projects for potential claims and litigation
  • 20Knowledge of healthcare industry and Kaiser Permanente operations
  • 21Lead ownership representative duties when necessary

Requirements12

  • 1Minimum fifteen years of experience in large-scale planning and design capital projects with ten years in management or operations
  • 2Bachelor's degree in architecture engineering planning design or construction management
  • 3Architect License from any state
  • 4Critical planning and design risk assessment experience
  • 5Strong understanding of healthcare industry and Kaiser Permanente operations
  • 6Proven strategic planning and visionary leadership abilities
  • 7Demonstrated leadership and team motivation skills
  • 8Experience as an owner representative preferred but not required
  • 9Exceptional ability to foresee problems in complex projects
  • 10Commitment to diversity partnership and quality service delivery
  • 11Understanding of California Senate Bill 1953 and AHJ regulations
  • 12Experience with energy and water conservation metrics

Salary Insight

$238 - $298k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

Strategic planningFacilities planningDesignArchitectural licensureProject managementRisk mitigationComplianceHealthcare design knowledgeLeadershipTraining development
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