Director Facilities

About the role

The Director, Facilities provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for Facility Engineering, Safety, and Security functions across Providence Health & Services ministries in the Oregon Region.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for Oregon Region Plant Operations and Maintenance, Facility Services, Grounds Maintenance, and Safety functions.
• Inform and educate facility and safety leaders on system-wide vision, standards, and performance goals.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with facility managers, safety leaders, and senior executives through effective communication and timely issue resolution.
• Support the free exchange of ideas, information, and best practices across ministries.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and CMS Conditions of Participation.
• Audit Life Safety Code compliance and manage remediation of deficiencies.
• Serve as the Oregon Region Fire Marshal, enforcing fire and life safety codes and ensuring reliability of fire and life safety systems across hospital campuses.
• Intervene when environmental conditions pose immediate threats to life, health, equipment, or facilities.
• Direct emergency response planning for facility engineering and safety departments and respond in person to emergency incidents when required.
• Lead facility and safety operational improvement initiatives, incorporating emerging facility and information-management technologies.
• Evaluate organizational structures and workflows and implement improvements to enhance quality, service, and cost efficiency.
• Share innovative practices and process improvements with the PH&S Facility Engineering Council.
• Ensure purchasing strategies and service contracts align with system sourcing standards and goals.
• Manage and support Oregon Region facility managers and Building Systems Engineers, including hiring, performance management, coaching, discipline, training, and advancement.
• Oversee standardized training and education programs to maintain facility engineering staff competency.
• Negotiate and support administration of union agreements with Operating Engineers where applicable.
• Participate actively in Oregon Region committees and councils.
• Partner with community organizations and trade associations to support workforce diversity reflective of local communities.
• Develop and deliver presentations on regulatory compliance, system initiatives, performance metrics, and regional projects to a variety of audiences.
• Safety & Environmental Health Support Oregon Region Safety Managers through resource development, training, and professional advancement.
• Collaborate with PH&S Employee Health Services to reduce employee injuries and support safe return-to-work practices.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience & Expertise: Journeyman plant operations engineer with 10+ years of senior leadership experience in plant operations, maintenance, and safety programs across multi-campus facilities. Minimum of 7 years of healthcare industry experience, including: Utility and energy management program development, Union contract negotiation and administration, Construction project development and oversight, Staff supervision in complex environments. Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and regulations, including OSHA, DEQ, ODOT, Strong expertise in Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Life Safety requirements, Technical knowledge of building systems, mechanical and electrical equipment, fire protection, alarms, and controls, Knowledge of CDC and ASHRAE standards related to infection-risk mitigation, Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems and standard business software, Valid driver’s license and ability to meet all applicable state driving requirements (as applicable).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, motivational, and team-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentations.
• Political awareness and strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Strategic planning, organizational, and process-improvement expertise.
• Project development and management skills.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior executives, regulators, and labor organizations.
• Working knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices.

Skills

• Leadership.
• Strategic planning.
• Team building.
• Communication.
• Problem solving.
• Decision making.
• Project management.
• Human resources.

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues).
• Voluntary benefits.
• Well-being resources.
• Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Pay

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full time.