Dir, Facilities Management

About the Role

This position is responsible for the ongoing monitoring and changes of the physical plant, including all pertinent internal and external hospital spaces and buildings. The Director plans, assigns, and coordinates activities to operate the hospital’s facilities, security, and environmental services effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Accurately completes records required by governmental agencies, OSHA, and Metro codes; submits as necessary.
• Works cooperatively with Metro Government regarding issues such as surplus property concerns.
• Coordinates with regulatory authorities and city/state advisory committees on land use, building code/safety issues, and accessibility.
• Administers operational budget in support of planning and construction activities.
• Oversees long-range planning and development of new capital improvement programs, including facility and project management standards.
• Evaluates Plant Services operations on an ongoing basis; recommends changes to ensure efficiency.
• Reviews and evaluates projects in progress, contract compliance, and quality control.
• Develops and maintains internal standards for facilities; oversees selection and provision of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment.
• Provides managerial direction and control of departmental activities; plans, directs, and reviews operations.
• Directly manages construction projects, including scope development, design, construction, and post-construction phases; collaborates with other departments to meet user needs.
• Oversees Biomed & Security vendors, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Responsible for oversight of the emergency management program and serves as liaison to Metro and State OEM.
• Creates a safe environment for all personnel and ensures timely response to Life Safety Conditions.
• Responsible for the Environment of Care for the facility, including maintaining and updating the Statement of Conditions (SOC).
• Ensures accuracy of documentation and reporting to JCAHO.
• Estimates timetables and costs of projects; maintains accurate records and communicates project-related issues.
• Hires, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; disciplines and implements corrective actions as necessary.
• Assigns responsibilities to improve division performance and develops supervisors and leaders within the team.
• Sets goals, expectations, and provides feedback.
• Provides leadership and supervises all department staff directly and through subordinate supervisors.
• Monitors employee evaluations.
• Creates requests for proposals and negotiates contract/vendor proposals.
• Develops or participates in writing specifications for equipment, systems, or services.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Engineering or a related field, or vocational training for a skilled trade (e.g., Electrician, HVAC, or Plant Operations).
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and ability to effectively read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience as a Director managing building operations.
• Ten (10) years of progressive Facilities Management experience at the Director level.