Sys VP NRES Facility Management

About the Role

As the System VP of NRES Facility Management, you will transform, lead, and oversee the facility management operations of the entire real estate portfolio. This includes critical functions such as maintenance, systems operations, compliance, and utility management across our Integrated Delivery Network (IDN). You will collaborate with NRES, national programs, and regional/local operating teams to develop and operate an industry-leading facility management and compliance program focused on efficiency, cost, staff satisfaction, and sustainability.

You will align resources to build high-performing teams, developing innovative staffing, training, and retention programs to address workforce needs and increase our industry profile. Additionally, you will lead workforce transformation by introducing processes, tools, and technology to enhance efficiencies, reduce operational risks, and optimize resource deployment.

Key responsibilities include developing and deploying Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the Facility Management program, managing annual operating budgets, administering performance evaluations, and meeting KPIs for financial measures, risk reductions, staff metrics, compliance, and sustainability. You will also partner with NRES and other organizations to develop a real estate and facility management data cube, guiding the creation of a Single Source of Truth platform and NRES dashboards for data transparency and operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Build a high-performing team combining existing members, new hires, region/market resources, and third-party partners to deliver an industry-leading facility management, engineering, and compliance program across the entire CommonSpirit Health real estate portfolio.
• Implement and lead Facility Management programs to decrease organizational risk, improve patient safety and compliance, reduce the cost of service, minimize unplanned system/equipment downtime, and enhance quality outcomes across CommonSpirit Health.
• Integrate facility management into the overall CommonSpirit Health and NRES compliance program, ensuring Physical Environment (Environment of Care & Life Safety) preparation and results across the full portfolio and all agencies.
• Develop and maintain a technology program integrated within the NRES technology solution, including facility management-focused dashboards for real-time access to critical operating and performance data.
• Partner with the NRES Operations & Governance team to implement the Infrastructure and Sustainability program, maintaining the ratings database, facilitating the facility conditions assessment program, and executing assigned projects (contracting, engineering, construction, and project administration).
• Increase visibility of conservation opportunities, capturing both financial and environmental impacts post-implementation. Track programs and lead communication efforts with relevant operations stakeholders across the system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field (required upon hire).
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering with an emphasis in real estate or facilities (considered valuable upon hire).
• 20+ years of experience with increasingly significant leadership and management responsibilities in facilities management, project management, or real estate administration, with a primary focus on healthcare.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, conveying, and envelope systems supporting hospitals, ambulatory, post-acute, and non-acute buildings.
• Demonstrated success in recognizing and implementing energy and utility conservation measures specific to the healthcare environment.
• Proven experience in implementing large-scale engineering programs with multi-site and multi-state delivery requirements.
• Experience negotiating and implementing energy-driven performance contracts and Power Purchase Agreements.
• Experience developing, implementing, and coordinating resiliency programs.
• Experience leading the implementation of complex healthcare programs with significant scale and appropriate degrees of complexity.
• Demonstrated success in building and implementing multi-faceted engineering strategies for multi-site healthcare systems.
• Facility management experience and an understanding of regulatory and jurisdictional realities across multiple markets.
• Understanding of the California seismic program administered by HCAI and its influence on the delivery of facility engineering programs, repairs, and infrastructure projects.

About the Organization

Inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by humankindness, CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers over 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites, and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to home-based services and virtual care offerings. The organization employs more than 157,000 people, including 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states, contributing over $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits, and unreimbursed government programs.

Pay

$140.22 - $196.31 per hour.

Schedule

This is a remote job. As a remote employee, the necessary equipment to work from home will be provided, including a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories.