Job Description

Job Summary 

The Director, Facilities for hospitals oversees the operations, maintenance, and management of all facility-related services across the hospital campus. This role is responsible for ensuring that the physical environment of the hospital supports the organization's mission of providing high-quality patient care. The Director of Facilities will lead a team in maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient environment, in alignment with healthcare industry standards and regulations. 

Essential Functions

Manages and directly supervises a team of facility managers, technicians, and support staff. Conducts regular performance evaluations, set goals, and identify professional development opportunities for team members. Oversees the day-to-day operations of all hospital facilities, ensuring that the physical infrastructure, including buildings, equipment, and systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.), are functioning effectively and efficiently. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, ADA, Joint Commission, and other healthcare standards). Maintain and prepare for inspections, audits, and certifications. Serves as the primary liaison between facilities management and other hospital departments (clinical, administrative, etc.), ensuring that facility needs are met and operational goals are aligned with hospital objectives. Develops and manages the facility operations budget, including forecasting capital and operational expenditures. Ensure cost-effective management of resources without compromising quality or safety. Ensures staff compliance with hospital policies, health and safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Provides clear direction and support to ensure high performance and alignment with organizational goals. Collaborates with other departments to problem solve ongoing issues that impact department/organization goals and/or patient care delivery. Incorporates quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data into departmental goals. Establishes short and long term goals in order to be consistent with NHS goals. Executes problem identification, data gathering, and implementation of strategy actions that are in the best interest of the department and its mission, values and philosophy. Maintains accurate employee files and ensures employees are properly trained and oriented in a timely manner. Establishes, reviews, and updates department policies/procedures and job descriptions necessary for effective and efficient management. Provides support and guidance based on needs assessment. Ensure the hospital environment is safe and conducive to patient care by maintaining strict adherence to health and safety standards. Address issues such as infection control, facility-related hazards, and patient safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Healthcare Administration, or related field. required or A combination of education and extensive experience in facilities management may be considered in lieu of a degree Master's Degree preferred 7-9 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management required 3-5 years in a leadership role within a healthcare environment, ideally managing facilities for hospitals or healthcare systems. required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of healthcare facility regulations and compliance requirements. Proficiency in building systems management (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.). Experience with capital improvement projects and vendor management. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex issues under pressure.

Licenses and Certifications

BOILER OP - Boiler Operator required Certification in area of practice preferred