Director, Healthcare Facilities

JLL • Baltimore, MD

1d • $160,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Director, Healthcare Facilities to provide strategic support and technical guidance for facilities operations across healthcare properties in the Mid-Atlantic market, including Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. Reporting to the Regional Facilities leader, this role focuses on facility performance, regulatory compliance, and safety across complex building systems. The Director advises on infrastructure such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, medical gas systems, and building automation systems, and supports teams of technicians and maintenance professionals.

The position serves as a primary technical advisor to facilities management teams and clients, offering guidance on capital improvements, system upgrades, and long-term facility planning to improve operational efficiency and patient care environments. The role works with facilities managers, clinical staff, healthcare administrators, and other cross-functional partners. The position is based in the Mid-Atlantic market and requires heavy travel within the market. It is on-site in Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, DC.

The expected compensation is $160,000–$190,000 per year. JLL states that it does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of healthcare facilities operations experience or experience in another regulated industry, such as life sciences.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare facility codes, life safety systems, Joint Commission standards, environmental regulations, and OSHA compliance requirements.
• Strong advisory and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience supporting technical staff and coordinating with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Advanced proficiency in building automation systems, energy management software, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record addressing complex technical challenges and emergency response situations.
• Strong budget analysis and financial advisory skills, with experience supporting operational cost control and capital expenditure planning.
• Must be based in the Mid-Atlantic market (Maryland, DC, or Virginia) and able to undertake heavy travel within the market.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of progressive facilities leadership experience in healthcare facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
• Professional certifications such as CEM, LEED AP, CHFM, or similar.
• Experience with smart building technologies, IoT systems, and advanced building analytics platforms for predictive maintenance and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems, carbon reduction strategies, and ESG reporting requirements for healthcare portfolios.
• Previous experience supporting facilities operations for large-scale healthcare properties or complex multi-building campuses.
• Advanced project management capabilities, including experience supporting and leading major capital improvement projects and system modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to facilities teams maintaining complex building and medical systems across healthcare properties.
• Advise on the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs, energy management strategies, and capital improvement plans.
• Guide emergency response procedures and support coordination with local authorities, contractors, and internal teams during critical incidents or system failures.
• Support annual facilities operating budget planning, including maintenance contracts, utility costs, and capital expenditures, and provide detailed financial reporting.
• Conduct facility inspections and system assessments to identify improvement opportunities, code compliance issues, and potential safety hazards.
• Advise on vendor selection and coordinate contractors and service providers delivering specialized maintenance services and major system installations or upgrades.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on facility performance, sustainability metrics, and recommended improvements for owners, healthcare administrators, and senior management.
• Advise on compliance with healthcare facility codes, Joint Commission standards, environmental regulations, OSHA safety standards, and local requirements.
• Mentor and support facilities staff and technicians and foster safety, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed