Facility Director

JLL•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. The Healthcare Facility Director is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, attractive, and highly functional physical environment to support quality patient care and exceptional service for all customers. This leadership role oversees Plant Services (Building), Environmental Services, Safety, Security, Landscape/Grounds, Environment of Care (EOC) regulations, Life Safety, and Emergency Preparedness. Operating with discretion and independent judgment, the Facilities Director ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility across all managed services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 7 years of facilities leadership experience within a hospital or healthcare environment.
Direct experience with Joint Commission (EOC) and CMS surveys at the hospital level, with a proven ability to maintain a state of perpetual readiness.
Hands-on experience working within a matrixed management structure or a distributed management organizational model.
Strong technical capability and understanding of critical building systems, including emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, UPS systems, power distribution, and medical gas.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Working knowledge of Building Management Control Systems and Life Safety Systems.
Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience delivering presentations to diverse leadership groups.
Exceptional interpersonal and crisis-management skills with a history of leading large, complex teams.

Responsibilities

Direct site facilities operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and optimal financial performance in alignment with host hospital standards.
Ensure all building systems and equipment are installed, maintained, and operated in compliance with Joint Commission (EOC) standards, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, Title 22, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
Manage operational facilities spend, adhere to established operating budgets, and support capital equipment forecasting and multi-year capital project planning.
Act as the primary point of contact and escalation for facility-related concerns, fostering strong relationships with healthcare leadership, clinical staff, and internal support teams.
Maintain a safe, infection-controlled work environment by enforcing safety policies, and actively participate in hospital-sponsored committees such as Infection Control, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness.