Director Plant Operations

Lifespace Communities • Austin, TX

2d • $92,100 - $126,800

About The Position

Lifespace Communities is hiring a Director of Plant Operations for Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, Texas. The role leads facilities and plant operations to create safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environments for residents and team members. The director oversees preventative maintenance, operating and capital budgets, renovations and unit turns, vendor and contractor relationships, regulatory compliance, resident service requests, emergency preparedness, and the plant operations team. The position is suited to a collaborative, hands-on leader with experience in complex facilities environments and a resident-first approach.

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 building systems and trades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and life safety.
• Construction and renovation project-management skills.
• 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 associated systems.
• Build and manage operating and capital budgets, including annual planning, forecasting, cost control, and participation in monthly reviews.
• Direct renovations and unit turns from planning through completion, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and contractors.
• Source and manage vendors, collect bids, select partners, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule standards are met.
• Maintain compliance with applicable codes and keep the community certified and survey-ready year-round.
• Ensure resident and apartment service requests are handled promptly and courteously through TELS.
• Lead team safety, emergency preparedness, and required training; maintain and practice emergency plans.
• Build, mentor, and lead the plant operations team with clear structure, standards, and shared accountability.
• Participate in resident, quality, and safety discussions involving the department.

What This Job Offers

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