Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects
- Requisition #: 181386
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 6/15/2026
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects to support the Clinical Capital Portfolio Management team. The Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects will represent the Clinical Infrastructure team on construction/renovation projects. Serve as lead in the execution of strategies that enable the institution to effectively use its physical space and prepare for future infrastructure needs. This role also leads clinical operations and infrastructure efforts including divisional and institutional planning initiatives. Develop and monitor project efforts to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects plays a critical role in advancing UT MD Anderson's mission by aligning capital projects with clinical strategy, operational excellence, and long-term infrastructure planning.
The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates should bring extensive experience in healthcare planning, design, or construction management, along with strong project or program management expertise, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
The salary range for this position is Minimum $123,000 - Midpoint $154,000 - Maximum $185,000, annually.
The typical work schedule is Days.
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to drive transformative clinical infrastructure projects that directly impact patient care and operational excellence. As part of UT MD Anderson, you will collaborate with industry-leading professionals, influence high-visibility initiatives, and grow your expertise in complex healthcare environments while maintaining a balanced and supportive work setting.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Project Management
Attend project meetings and provide input and direction at all phases of projects.
Track status of multiple projects within the clinical enterprise.
Coordinate and conduct meetings to apprise clinical leaders on status of projects focusing on the overall project schedule, programming, and resolution of pending issues.
Conduct meetings in a timely manner to resolve project related issues with appropriate stakeholders.
Manage project meeting communications in an organized and concise manner while tracking action items and deliverables.
Communications
Develop and adjust project communications plans to ensure that appropriate project information is effectively communicated to appropriate audiences within the institution at appropriate times.
Develop and make presentations as needed to effectively communicate appropriate project information to various stakeholders.
Compile both visual and written communications to inform institutional leaders of project status, both details and in a dashboard format.
Collaboration
Coordinate and conduct periodic meetings to apprise Project Core Team, Senior Leadership or Facilities Steering Committee as to status of assigned projects focusing on the overall project schedule, budget, and resolution of pending issues.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project management professionals on design requirements, value engineering options along with approval for deviations to UT MD Anderson owner's design guidelines.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop building operations planning to ensure smooth and efficient clinical operations.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's Degree Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science or related field.
Preferred: Master's Degree related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: Seven years Healthcare planning and designing, construction management, or related experience to include five years project/program management, or five years Healthcare planning and designing, construction management, or related experience to include three years project/program management, with preferred degree.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Project Director, Clinical Strategic Infrastructure Projects plays a critical role in advancing UT MD Anderson's mission by aligning capital projects with clinical strategy, operational excellence, and long-term infrastructure planning.
The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates should bring extensive experience in healthcare planning, design, or construction management, along with strong project or program management expertise, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
The salary range for this position is Minimum $123,000 - Midpoint $154,000 - Maximum $185,000, annually.
The typical work schedule is Days.
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to drive transformative clinical infrastructure projects that directly impact patient care and operational excellence. As part of UT MD Anderson, you will collaborate with industry-leading professionals, influence high-visibility initiatives, and grow your expertise in complex healthcare environments while maintaining a balanced and supportive work setting.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Project Management
Attend project meetings and provide input and direction at all phases of projects.
Track status of multiple projects within the clinical enterprise.
Coordinate and conduct meetings to apprise clinical leaders on status of projects focusing on the overall project schedule, programming, and resolution of pending issues.
Conduct meetings in a timely manner to resolve project related issues with appropriate stakeholders.
Manage project meeting communications in an organized and concise manner while tracking action items and deliverables.
Communications
Develop and adjust project communications plans to ensure that appropriate project information is effectively communicated to appropriate audiences within the institution at appropriate times.
Develop and make presentations as needed to effectively communicate appropriate project information to various stakeholders.
Compile both visual and written communications to inform institutional leaders of project status, both details and in a dashboard format.
Collaboration
Coordinate and conduct periodic meetings to apprise Project Core Team, Senior Leadership or Facilities Steering Committee as to status of assigned projects focusing on the overall project schedule, budget, and resolution of pending issues.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project management professionals on design requirements, value engineering options along with approval for deviations to UT MD Anderson owner's design guidelines.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop building operations planning to ensure smooth and efficient clinical operations.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's Degree Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science or related field.
Preferred: Master's Degree related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: Seven years Healthcare planning and designing, construction management, or related experience to include five years project/program management, or five years Healthcare planning and designing, construction management, or related experience to include three years project/program management, with preferred degree.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 181386
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 154,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 185,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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