System Director Facilities Management

Tower Health is seeking a System Director of Facilities Management to lead a best-in-class facilities management program across a multi-hospital health system. Oversee operations, infrastructure, capital projects, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, reliable, and effective environments of care.

About the role

Reporting to the SVP of Enterprise Support Services, the System Sr. Facilities Management Director leads, directs, and manages all Facilities Management, Plant Operations, Project Management & Construction, Energy Management, and Infrastructure Stabilization initiatives across the full Physical Plant asset inventory for Tower Health, including Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital, and the entire off-site real estate portfolio.

Responsible for the development and execution of Operational and Capital Budgets in conjunction with board, administrative, clinical, support, and operational leadership to ensure buildings, equipment, utilities, and supporting infrastructure meet current and future clinical and operational needs. Ensures full regulatory compliance with applicable AHJ laws, standards, guidelines, regulations, and licensures. Provides direct oversight of Facilities Management staff across Tower Health hospitals and ancillary facilities.

Primary point in developing and executing a “Best in Class” standardized Facilities Operations program, including a systemized management approach to all aspects of the environment of care. Responsible for creating a staffing model ensuring long-term cost-effective operations across more than five million square feet of healthcare facility space. Ensures collaboration between FM/PDC and all other system support service verticals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Facilities Management, Plant Operations, Project Management & Construction, Energy Management, and Infrastructure Stabilization initiatives.
• Develop and execute Operational and Capital Budgets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (Joint Commission, Department of Health, NFPA, BOCA, OSHA, ADA, GCEH).
• Oversee Facilities Management staff across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement a standardized Facilities Operations program.
• Create a cost-effective staffing model for over five million square feet of healthcare facility space.
• Manage complex physical plant systems, including high-pressure steam, co-generation, high-tonnage cooling systems, and enterprise-wide Building Automation Systems.
• Execute Capital Planning, Budgeting, and Deferred Maintenance/Infrastructure Stabilization plans.

Requirements

• Minimum ten years' Facilities Management experience in a multi-site Acute Care setting.
• Expertise in hospital-specific codes and standards for plant operations.
• Knowledge of building trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC-R, and carpentry.
• Experience managing complex physical plant systems.
• Experience with Capital Planning and Budgeting.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or Engineering Field; required.
• Attainment of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) designation.

About Tower Health

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system with national recognition in multiple areas of expertise. With a steadfast commitment to the well-being of our communities, including over 10,500 employees, we provide abundant opportunities for career growth and professional advancement.