Director of Facilities and Capital Planning; Manager VI - DPH

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The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Facilities and Capital Planning (0941 Manager VI). This full‑time position has two major functions:

• Lead Facilities & Capital Planning for non‑hospital sites at SFDPH that includes overseeing the development of capital projects including programming, design and construction; acquisition of new facilities; ongoing facilities maintenance; and analytical functions for all non‑hospital facilities. Facilities under this role include outpatient clinics, behavioral health centers, residential treatment programs, and administrative offices—excluding the Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) and Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) campuses.
• Plan, develop and implement the department’s capital strategic plan, manage a diverse portfolio of leased and owned facilities, and ensure alignment with citywide planning efforts.

• Provides strategic oversight of DPH’s non‑hospital facilities portfolio (leased and owned) and oversees the department’s vehicle fleet to meet service delivery needs.
• Collaborates with department stakeholders to understand program needs and determine the best use of DPH assets; conducts portfolio planning and asset‑use decisioning to maximize value and equity.
• Fosters strong relationships with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Real Estate Division (RED) to advance construction projects, problem‑solve, and optimize asset utilization.
• Directs and stewards a capital projects budget nearing $400 million, ensuring compliance across diverse funding sources (local general funds, state/federal grants, Certificates of Participation, and voter‑approved bonds).
• Supervises a multidisciplinary team of project managers, analysts, and maintenance professionals to deliver renovations and new construction; establishes policies, standards, and project controls (scheduling, procurement, risk management).
• Oversees the acquisition, leasing, and development of properties to meet program and service priorities; partners with DPW and RED through planning and execution.
• Ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal facilities and healthcare regulations and accreditation requirements (including SF, CA, CMS); coordinates documentation and reporting to oversight bodies such as CDPH and HCAI.
• Manages the Facilities & Capital Planning operational budget, distinct from the capital budget; monitors performance and optimizes resource allocation.
• es contract development and procurement strategies in alignment with City policies and regulations; ensures clear scopes, schedules, deliverables, and performance measures.
• Collaborates with DPH operational leaders to translate service delivery needs into facility improvements; aligns improvements with operational priorities and program outcomes.
• Maintains transparent communication with DPH executive leadership and program teams regarding capital priorities, project status, risks, and decisions, with a strong customer‑service approach.
• Leads the development and implementation of DPH’s multi‑year capital plan, including participation in the City’s annual capital budgeting and General Obligation (GO) bond processes.
• Participates in citywide long‑term capital planning processes on behalf of DPH to align departmental facility priorities with broader citywide strategies.
• Coordinates with capital planning leaders at ZSFG and LHH to ensure consistency, standard work, and shared priorities across divisions.

• Education:
  
  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Five (5) years of work experience managing a facilities or capital infrastructure function…