Director Facilities and Construction Management

Job Profile Summary:

This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following General Facilities, Repair & Maintenance duties: Operates, monitors and maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces facilities mechanical components and systems such as electrical equipment, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and plumbing.  A management role that supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with the majority of time spent overseeing area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and/or directing the responsibilities of employees.  Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and/or indirect reports.  A role that directs a department or small unit that includes multiple teams led by managers and/or team Leaders.  Responsibilities typically include: ownership of short to mid-term (1-3 years) execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Department, problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis, and requires ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches, and ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for directing the facilities, plant operations and construction projects for the hospital.  Responsible for operations, planning, budgeting, compliance, staffing, and contractual relations.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

2. Five years of management experience in facilities, construction, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous experience in hospital environment.

2. Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Review, evaluate existing programs, services, policies, and procedures and recommend and implement improvements to increase efficiency, cost savings and improved outcomes.

2. Manage flow and quality of work to ensure completion of workload withing timelines and consistency to standards.

3. Prepare and lead departmental budgets.

4. Ensure compliance with the Joint Commission, State Health Department, EPA, DEP, ADA, UST, and other regulatory business appointments.

5. Evaluate work performance and prepare and/or reviews performance evaluations for assigned personnel.

6. Plan, coordinate, and direct construction and development of physical facilities.

7. Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of plans for construction.

8. Serve as liaison with contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers.

9. Direct all maintenance, repair, and construction activities for healthcare facilities and grounds.

10. Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets, track variances, and lead corrective planning.

11. Ensure continuous compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., CMS, NYSDOH, DNV, OSHA, EPA, NFPA).

12. Lead the development of emergency response plans for utility system failures.

13. Implement policies and procedures to promote safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

14. Audit systems and facilities for performance and compliance and create quality improvement plans based on findings.

15. Identify and implement energy-saving and sustainability initiatives.

16. Collaborate with executive leadership to align facility operations with organizational goals.

17. Oversee and optimize staffing, training, and departmental structure.

18. Manage vendor performance and service contracts.

Physical Requirements:

1. Professional office environment with typical office requirements such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.

2. This is largely a sedentary role, which involves sitting most of the time, but may involve movements such as walking, standing, reaching, ascending / descending stairs and operating office equipment.

3. Frequently required to speak, hear, communicate, and exchange information.

4. Able to see and read computer displays, read fine print, and/or normal type size print and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.

5. Occasionally lift and/or move up