Director of Facilities Management

Saint Francis Healthcare System•Cape Girardeau, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

Directs and oversees day-to-day facilities operations across SFHS, including Plant Operations, Plant Maintenance, Construction, and Facility Planning. Provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant building infrastructure, utilities, and building systems. Leads planning and execution of capital and non-capital construction projects across SFHS and affiliated properties, including scope development, design coordination, cost estimating and budgeting, contractor selection, scheduling, permitting, and construction management from initiation through closeout. Ensures work is completed on time and within budget while minimizing disruption to patient care and operations, maintaining quality, and meeting all applicable codes, life safety standards, and regulatory/accreditation requirements. Chairs and leads the Environment of Care Committee for SFHS, driving risk assessments, performance improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary coordination to support safety, emergency preparedness, and overall environment of care compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field
  • Five (5) years of facilities and plant operations management experience in a healthcare environment and/or plant operations management role
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, building codes, and accreditation standards.
  • Proven track record in managing large-scale capital projects and budgets.
  • Expertise in building systems, preventive maintenance, and energy management.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree
  • Professional certifications such as CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) or CHC (Certified Healthcare Constructor)

Responsibilities

  • Directs and oversees day-to-day facilities operations across SFHS, including Plant Operations, Plant Maintenance, Construction, and Facility Planning.
  • Provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant building infrastructure, utilities, and building systems.
  • Leads planning and execution of capital and non-capital construction projects across SFHS and affiliated properties, including scope development, design coordination, cost estimating and budgeting, contractor selection, scheduling, permitting, and construction management from initiation through closeout.
  • Ensures work is completed on time and within budget while minimizing disruption to patient care and operations, maintaining quality, and meeting all applicable codes, life safety standards, and regulatory/accreditation requirements.
  • Chairs and leads the Environment of Care Committee for SFHS, driving risk assessments, performance improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary coordination to support safety, emergency preparedness, and overall environment of care compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
  • Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
  • Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
  • Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
  • Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
  • Benefit Support through Health Advocate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Earned Wage Access
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