Facilities Director (Northwest, AR)

University of Arkansas System•Bentonville, AR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Facilities serves as the primary facilities leader overseeing operations across the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus System, including the new UAMS Surgical Hospital. This role will initially focus on guiding the new surgical hospital through construction, commissioning, go-live, and into sustained operations before transitioning to full leadership responsibilities. The Director will provide leadership for facility operations, including pre-opening construction oversight, facilities management, team supervision, safety and emergency management, financial and budget management, and strategic planning. This position reports to the Executive Director of Engineering Operations and collaborates closely with clinical, operational, and administrative leadership across the regional campus system. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to lead a critical phase of facility development and ongoing operations for the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus System, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care across the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in facilities management, engineering, healthcare administration, or a related field plus six (6) years of progressive planning and facilities management experience, including at least two (2) years in a leadership or supervisory role.
OR High school diploma/equivalent plus ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in planning and facilities management, including at least two (2) years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Experience with healthcare construction or pre-opening facility operations.
Working knowledge of accreditation and licensure requirements for healthcare facilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional partnerships.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in facilities management, engineering, healthcare administration, or a related field.
Experience in progressive planning and facilities management in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Serve as the facilities lead during surgical hospital construction phases.
Coordinate regulatory inspections, permitting, and commissioning of building systems (HVAC, medical gas, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression/alarm).
Oversee FF&E/IT move-in and develop a facilities readiness checklist aligned with the go-live timeline.
Establish preventative maintenance programs, manage vendor contracts, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Conduct audits, maintain facility management databases, and evaluate service performance.
Provide supervision, performance management, and professional development for facilities and engineering staff.
Foster a team culture emphasizing safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Lead life safety compliance efforts and maintain facility life safety management plans.
Coordinate emergency preparedness planning and ensure regulatory compliance for facility systems.
Develop and manage the department’s operating budget, including labor, maintenance contracts, and capital expenditures.
Forecast operational and capital expense needs in alignment with campus growth plans.
Advise on long-range facility planning, infrastructure needs, and capital project prioritization.
Represent facilities in cross-functional planning efforts related to campus expansion and service line growth.
May perform other duties to support the campus facilities