Facilities Management Director

Brookdale Senior Living•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Brookdale Carriage Club is hiring a Director of Facilities Management to join their growing team A Senior Living Community supporting our residents thru Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Current Opening: Full Time M-F with some evenings, weekends, and holidays Experience / Qualifications: Min. 5 years in a Large Senior Living Community as Director of Facilities Management Experienced with: LIfe Safety Department of Public Health Working with Outside Contractors Fire Pump and 2 pipe heating and cooling system Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility Paid Time Off Paid holidays Company provided life insurance Adoption benefit Disability (short and long term) Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Optional life and dependent life insurance Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan Tuition reimbursement Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Requirements

Min. 5 years in a Large Senior Living Community as Director of Facilities Management
Experienced with: LIfe Safety Department of Public Health Working with Outside Contractors Fire Pump and 2 pipe heating and cooling system
A minimum of five to seven years progressively responsible experience in a multi-building campus required.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience required.
Associate’s Degree or equivalent education required.
Valid State Driver’s License required for vehicle travel, as needed.
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.

Nice To Haves

Degree in engineering or related field a plus.
Experience in senior living strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for physical plant operations of large senior housing and healthcare campus to include: safety and security systems; maintenance and repair activities; buildings and grounds; housekeeping; and contracted services in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies.
Leads and directs a team of supervisors and frontline associates in the areas of maintenance and housekeeping (and security and transportation, as applicable), to include: hiring, training, directing workflow, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues, and terminations.
Ensures compliance in multiple areas to include mechanical, electrical, fire & safety, plumbing, and waste management.
Responsible for maintenance of all campus interiors and exteriors (in mid-rise and garden homes/cottages), grounds and maintenance, and parking areas
Directs the maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds through maintenance staff.
Ensures inspection of completed work projects in accordance with company standards, policies, and in accordance with regulations.
Ensures TELS building platform is utilized to track all life safety tasks, manage assets, and schedule maintenance service and repairs accurately and timely.
Ensures life safety components in all products, to include fire and disaster drills, are practiced.
Responsible for campus project management and ensures projects are bid competitively and are completed within budget.
Builds strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to meeting department and community goals and initiatives.
Oversees facilities’ budget including developing long range, five-year campus plan.
Manages capital expenses for asset management projects.
Meets regularly with the Director of Financial Services to review monthly financials, project expenses, UTOs, and vendor billing.
Keeps current on regulatory requirements for all lines of business (i.e. skilled nursing, memory care and assisted living) as well as, state and local laws and requirements including but not limited to: federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes.
Identifies needs, plans and implements preventative maintenance programs to meet all compliance measures.
Develops and maintains positive vendor relations to meet the needs of the community.
Ensures insurance, licenses, and permits are current.
Manages/negotiates vendor contracts and ensures performance expectations are met.
Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed and/or assigning team members to respond.

Benefits

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability (short and long term)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement
Full-time associates in role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses.
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.