Facilities Director jobs in Chicago, IL

Provides the strategic, operational planning, and management of multiple hospital campuses or ambulatory surgery centers, clinics and other facilities throughout their assigned region. Reporting to the System Vice President of Facilities, the regional director will be responsible for the key result areas of cost containment and reduction, improved energy utilization, increases in customer satisfaction, and compliance with all health, life safety and applicable building regulations. Additionally, the director will develop both strategic and contingency capital priorities working closely with senior leaders throughout the organization to prioritize organizational needs and secure appropriate funding. Furthermore, the director will work collaboratively with planning, design & construction (PD&C) and real estate team members to anticipate long term facility needs, ensure efficient & effective MEP/FP designs, and confirm that new/renovation projects are maintainable.

Major Responsibilities:

• Directs and oversees the planning, operation, repair, and maintenance of heating/cooling, power plant, electrical, emergency power, fire protection systems, plumbing, grounds, and carpentry within the assigned market group.
• Collaborates with site and system leaders to review and plan facility current and future operational and maintenance needs including researching new products, laws and regulations for the purpose of recommending purchases, contracts and maintaining system-wide services.
• Oversees an accurate computer maintenance management system (CMMS) that records, stores, and retrieves repair, maintenance, and construction activities for all facilities in the region and ensures equipment and building systems are given proper maintenance through an effective preventive maintenance program.
• Collaborates with the system Energy Managers to develop short and long term hospital energy plans to support hospital sustainability programs; identifying opportunities for improvement, benchmarking, tracking utilities and reporting as well as assisting in grant funding and energy procurement.
• Responsible for the regulatory compliance of all hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinics in the region in relation to the physical environment and life safety matters.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and preparedness by serving as the executive sponsor on the physical environment (PE) committee, participating in all related audits and surveys and developing and implementing corrective action plans.
• Ensures Implements life safety measures for identified facilities and ensures accurate documentation and follow-up on Life Safety and essential equipment testing, inspection and maintenance.
• Collaborates with the Manager Facilities and Safety to provide oversight of the administration of the safety, environment of care, and emergency preparedness programs within the market group by assessing conditions throughout the facilities through building inspections, environment rounds, safety inspections, and various performance improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Responsible for the master planning of utility infrastructure to maximize efficiencies of current facilities while providing for the future expansion by analyzing the data from facility audits, understanding the impact of repairs and renovations on existing mechanical, electrical, structural and related systems and recommending the appropriate priorities for repairs and renovations.
• Collaborates with Planning, Design, and Construction to ensure conditions of plans and specifications of construction projects, capital projects and physical improvements are met by contractors through field observation and progress meetings. Review and make recommendations of proposed design modifications.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) certification issued by the American Hospital Association (AHA).

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Maintenance or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 10 years of experience in in facilities functions. Includes 5 years of management experience in facilities or equivalent leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Exceptional oral and written communications and team building skills are required.
• Excellent skills in mobile technology, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scheduling software, accounting spreadsheets, computerized maintenance management and building automation.
• Broad understanding of the CMS standards, Environment of Care chapter of the Joint Commission, or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local codes governing facilities operations and facilities safety.
• Broad knowledge of construction, planning, mechanical, HVAC and electrical design and operation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.