Director of Facilities Management

HCA Healthcare•Plantation, FL

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Management is responsible for daily operations of the Facility Management department at a facility between 200,000 and 500,000 square feet. In collaboration with the hospital executive team, Divisional Director of Facility Management, and Regional Director of Engineering, the director coordinates maintenance schedules and projects, personnel and contractors completing repairs and renovations, and inventory of infrastructure assets, tools, and supplies using HCA Healthcare technology platforms. The director maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulatory standards and ensures the facility operates safely and compliantly. The role oversees strategic planning, routine maintenance, special initiatives, facilities systems, work orders, preventative maintenance, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and the department’s workforce. The director manages direct reports and develops managers and supervisors, including through HCA’s succession-planning program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 1 year of experience in a hospital or acute-care setting required.
Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) training required.
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification required within 3 years of hire.
Working knowledge of HVAC, steam, and normal and emergency electrical systems, particularly systems and components typically found in acute-care facilities.
Knowledge of federal and state regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and other regulatory agency standards.
Organizational and problem-solving skills, independent judgment, and attention to detail.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Engage in strategic planning to achieve departmental goals and execute strategic plans, routine maintenance programs, and special initiatives.
Develop the team by delegating responsibilities, motivating employees, and fostering an engaged team environment.
Communicate and collaborate with colleagues across diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and levels of the organization.
Use building science knowledge to support effective, energy-efficient facility operations within the departmental budget.
Oversee facility systems, including HVAC, steam, and normal and emergency electrical systems.
Assign and ensure completion of work orders and preventative maintenance tasks using HCA Healthcare’s CMMS.
Establish work-permitting and policy standards for facility staff and vendors to support compliance with federal and state work-safety guidelines, including OSHA.
Manage direct reports, including hiring, scheduling, workload management, education and training, team-building activities, performance evaluations, conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and dismissal.
Identify employee and team development or training needs and provide coaching, feedback, and training.
Mentor, train, and develop managers and supervisors through HCA’s succession-planning program, including executing the succession plan for the manager of facility management.
Manage regulatory compliance components related to Environment of Care, Life Safety Code, and Emergency Management, and maintain documentation using HCA Healthcare Engineering technology platforms.
Conduct regular maintenance, inspections, and testing of Life Safety systems and keep Life Safety plans current.
Create and maintain facility Emergency Management plans and conduct and evaluate emergency preparedness drills.
Mitigate risks through Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA).
Participate in the Environment of Care committee.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement-readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.