Director of Facilities Management

St. Francis Medical Center•Cape Girardeau, MO

1d•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- required
Five (5) years of facilities and plant operations management experience in a healthcare environment and/or plant operations management role - required.
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- preferred
Professional certifications such as CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) or CHC (Certified Healthcare Constructor)- preferred

Responsibilities

Addresses Healthcare System needs proactively, addresses short and long term needs of Saint Francis Healthcare System, its' properties and equipment, both onsite and offsite.
Efficiently and effectively directs activities of Plant Maintenance, Plant Operations, and Biomedical Engineering Departments.
Plans and conducts department and other meetings as appropriate.
Efficiently and effectively serves as the Safety Director.
Promotes an attitude of "do it right the first time".
Works cooperatively with all medical center staff.
Appropriately prepares for inspections and surveys conducted by various governmental and other agencies.
Develops awareness of applicable rules, regulations, and standards among staff, both intra and interdepartmentally as appropriate.
Works with appropriate individuals to develop preliminary and final design drawings, budgetary and final cost estimates, and schedules as appropriate in support of various minor and major projects.
Works with architects and consultants as needed.
Directs construction activities, utilizing both internal staff and outside contractors as appropriate in support of established cost and scheduled perimeters.
Works with vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers as appropriate in support of established design, cost, and schedule needs.
Effectively and efficiently serves on various committees, subcommittees, task groups, boards, etc. as appropriate.

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