Director Plant Operations

Lifespace Communities • Upper St. Clair, PA

1d • $87,700 - $120,700

About The Position

The Director of Plant Operations leads facilities operations at Friendship Village of South Hills, creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environments for residents and team members. The role oversees residential areas, the health center, common spaces, and supporting building systems, and calls for a collaborative, hands-on leader with strong operational, technical, and customer-service skills.

The director manages preventative maintenance, operating and capital budgets, renovations and unit turns, vendors and contractors, regulatory compliance, resident and apartment requests through TELS, team safety and emergency preparedness, and the development of the plant operations team. The role also participates in resident, quality, and safety discussions involving the department.

Requirements

• Experience leading plant operations, facilities management, engineering, or maintenance in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, commercial real estate, or another complex multi-building environment.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams and managing outside vendors and contractors.
• Technical knowledge across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and life safety systems.
• Construction and renovation project-management experience.
• Budgeting, capital planning, and cost-control skills.
• Resident-first approach and responsiveness.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
• Knowledge of Life Safety Code and regulatory survey requirements.

Responsibilities

• Run the preventative maintenance program for residential areas, the health center, common spaces, and building systems.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, including annual planning, forecasting, cost control, and monthly reviews.
• Direct renovations and unit turns from scoping through completion, managing timelines, budgets, and contractors.
• Select and manage vendors, including collecting bids and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule standards.
• Maintain compliance, certifications, and survey readiness under applicable codes.
• Ensure resident and apartment requests are handled promptly and courteously through TELS.
• Lead team safety, emergency preparedness, required training, and emergency-plan practice.
• Build, mentor, and hold the plant operations team accountable to clear structures and standards.
• Participate in resident, quality, and safety discussions that involve the department.

What This Job Offers

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