Executive Director, Facilities Management, Charleston Division/Campus

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director of Facilities Engineering and Maintenance reports to the Enterprise Chief Facilities Officer with a matrixed (dotted line) relationship to the Chief Operating Officer of the Medical University Health Authority (MUHA) Charleston Division. The Executive Director provides comprehensive leadership and operational oversight for all facilities management functions within the designated MUHA Charleston Region which includes all Charleston campus hospital, ambulatory surgical, specialty, free standing emergency department (ED), and primary care sites; the Nexton Hospital campus, the Orangeburg Regional Medical Center, its free-standing Emergency Department, and associated facilities exceeding 5.1M sq ft of buildings, 100+ direct maintenance and auxiliary staff, and annual operating budgets in excess of $63M. This role assumes leadership responsibility for effective daily operations, staff management, budgeting, training, and compliance for Charleston regional facilities ensuring alignment with MUSC’s strategic objectives. The Executive Director serves as the primary decision-maker for regional facilities operations and collaborates closely with system leadership to implement best practices, optimize performance, and support growth across the MUSC network.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities, Construction Management or Engineering Technology and minimum of 10 years’ related work experience.
A minimum of 7 years’ of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Broad knowledge of HVAC, mechanical and electrical repair and systems, utilities, and total building systems associated with the healthcare or higher education industry.
Will consider candidates without a Master's but must be obtained/completed with in 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and implements Facilities Operations and Maintenance program requirements ensuring critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and all other associated items of equipment (ASIOE) operate with the intended reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
Establishes and directs a comprehensive Facilities Operations and Maintenance program that meets or exceeds all life safety, fire safety, physical environment, and regulatory requirements, while driving a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Collaborates with other senior leaders within the Charleston Facility Engineering Division to ensure resources are managed collectively to support all requirements on and off campus.
Works closely with the Business Services team ensuring appropriate budgeting is identified and established to effectively support staffing, tools, test equipment, training, and external contracted support.
Ensures corrective and preventative maintenance activities are completed accurately and in a timely fashion, and that all related documentation is maintained in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Ensures complete and compliant documentation of all maintenance activity and sets the standards, processes, and procedures for utilities response, risk mitigation, and communication of outages or repairs in a timely, professional manner to all impacted stakeholders.
Provides leadership and planning for capital infrastructure renewal projects across Charleston RHN facilities exceeding $15M annually and develops, administers, and monitors department staffing and operational budgets exceeding $63M annually.
Ensures continuous regulatory readiness by implementing industry-leading maintenance programs, optimizing planning and scheduling, and maintaining appropriate inventories of parts, supplies, and equipment.
Ensures 24/7/365 operational availability of all facilities and a state of preparedness for all buildings and systems related to adverse weather events, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
Fosters strong communication and collaboration with hospital and university staff and other support departments to minimize operational disruptions and ensure an optimal environment for patients, staff, students, and visitors.
Provides direct leadership to the Facilities management team, including hiring, training, performance management, and workforce development.
Ensures that the productivity and performance of both in-house and contracted labor personnel meet and support the department’s operational goals as set by department leadership.
Ensures that maintenance staff are properly trained, equipped, and motivated so the maintenance program can be carried out safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Collaborates closely with MUHA Legal, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with all Board of Trustees (BOT) policies, purchasing requirements, and contracting standards, safeguarding integrity and accountability of all facilities operations functions.
Partners closely with clinical, academic, research, Board of Trustees, and operations leadership to implement best practices, strengthen operational performance, and support institutional growth across the MUSC enterprise.