Executive Director, Facilities Operations

Job Title: Executive Director, Facilities Operations
Location: Beaver PA (Onsite)
Duration: Full-time permanent

Summary:
The director will provide direction, oversight, and coordination of all functions and activities of the facilities management departments, including Engineering, Plant Operations, and Facilities Management. The Facilities Systems Director will assume overall responsibility for the safe and efficient functioning, maintenance and operation of all buildings, equipment, machinery, systems, and grounds keeping. Director will plan, coordinate, and be responsible for the proper installation, operation and maintenance of uninterrupted light, heat, power, water, and monitoring systems of all health system buildings and services. The director has oversight of budgets, staffing, short- and long-range planning, program development, policy and procedure for all facilities department, construction/renovation operations, landscape operations, campus planning, skilled trades' contractors, maintenance and repair programs and energy management. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and regulatory agencies, efficiency of services and delivery of optimal customer service.

• Plans, improves, and maintains owned and leased facilities and equipment.
• Provides strategic leadership and vision for departments.
• Provides coordination and direction in the design, review, and specifications of construction and remodel projects with architects and administration. Monitors day to day activities and work on Engineering, Plant Operations, Aesthetics and Grounds. Provides oversight as needed for contractors and construction managers.
• Directs, manages, and coordinates with the functional authority for planning, organization, control, and integration to ensure completion of projects.
• Negotiates project contracts with the direction of Hospital Senior Leadership.
• Manages activities concerning technical development and scheduling.
• Establishes and manages budgets and productivity targets. Controls expenditures within the limitations of the project and department budgets.
• Ensures maintenance of physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems, and grounds are always in operative and safe working condition.
• Responsible for constant state of readiness to comply with TJC, Life Safety preparedness, OSHA, Air/ Water preparation compliance and document requirements.
• Ensures that the Health System is following all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of management experience, with a proven track record in leading facilities management, engineering, or business/operations services.
• At least 7 years of experience in facilities management, including overseeing both soft and hard facilities services.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership in a healthcare environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across multiple properties.
• Strong technical knowledge of facilities systems, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and utility systems, ensuring all systems are in safe and operative condition.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with regulatory compliance, including TJC, OSHA, Life Safety, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Experience in managing construction and renovation projects, including design review, coordination with architects, and contract negotiation with hospital leadership.
• Proven ability to establish and manage budgets, control expenditures, and meet productivity targets within department and project constraints.
• Ability to maintain a constant state of readiness for emergencies, ensuring compliance with preparedness requirements, including Air/Water preparation and documentation.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a strategic vision for department growth, long-range planning, and program development, aligned with the overall goals of the health system.