Regional Director of Facilities

 

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

West Division

Job ID

2025-224767

JOB OVERVIEW

The Divisional Director Facilities plays a critical role in ensuring the operational excellence, regulatory compliance and overall efficiency of facilities management across their assigned division by leveraging data, best practices and hands-on leadership. Reporting to the Vice President of Facilities, this role provides strategic and operational support to communities via remote support and cluster coordination, working closely with Senior Vice Presidents of Operations, Vice Presidents of Operations, Regional Directors of Operations and Area Facilities Managers. They will also mentor and develop Area Facilities Managers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement. This position may require a minimum of 50% travel

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

  Responsibilities:As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows: Financial & Operational Support• Partner with the Vice President Operations to achieve established goals related to resident safety, financial performance and capital expenditure (CapEx) planning• Coordinate and conduct community visits as needed, document & review findings and disseminate the final reports with community, corporate and area leadership• Ensure community compliance with life safety codes and applicable federal, state and local policies & regulations (e.g., OSHA, ADA, NFPA, EPA)• Provide technical support to Area Facilities Managers and other leadership teams for building system issues and regulatory compliance• Assist in construction coordination efforts, ensuring projects align with company standards and regulations• Identify cost-saving opportunities related to utilities and contribute to the development and implementation of energy conservation programsEvaluate contracts at the community level to ensure efficient, high-quality services are delivered, optimizing vendor relationships and contract performance• Support ownership groups in advancing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives• Provide strategic input on Operations and CapEx budgeting as requested; ensure proper CapEx planning and budgeting is integrated into the TELS platform• Support Area Facilities Managers in the management and execution of infrastructural CapEx projects for their communities• Partner with Area Facilities Managers to effectively deliver communications from the Community Support Office (CSO), serving as a subject matter expert and providing guidance as needed Technical Support• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, systems, materials and finishes for communities• Partner with the Purchasing department to review and assess products and service contracts for both new and existing communities• Lead or participate in special projects and task forces to develop and implement product, service and value improvements to residents, team members and the entire organization• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) to assist CSO personnel with the development and implementation of new programs, policies and procedures related to FacilitiesTraining• Lead training and development sessions as a subject matter expert on all Sunrise systems (e.g., TELS, PeopleSoft) through Cluster Meetings, conference calls, and written communications• Update and maintain policies and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational standards and regulatory requirements• Ensure the Operations Team has access to and understanding of Facilities Management policies, procedures and best practice documentsSupervision & Leadership• Provide coaching, mentorship and performance management for subordinate team members• Conduct performance reviews and ensure completion of required documentation for direct reportsOther• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this ro