Regional Director of Maintenance/Project Manager

Supplied Talent•Rocky Ford, CO

About The Position

The Regional Director of Maintenance/Project Manager directs and develops the Directors of Maintenance and Environmental Services across communities in the region. The role establishes preventive maintenance standards, oversees safety committees, reviews maintenance budgets and spending, and plans and manages renovation, repair, and capital improvement projects. When a community has a Maintenance Director vacancy or extended leave, this leader serves as interim director to keep operations running without disruption. The position ensures communities’ physical plants and regulated systems are maintained and prepared for inspections and surveys. It oversees maintenance work orders, building systems, facility conditions, vendor performance, emergency preparedness, reporting, and maintenance policies. The role requires regular travel among regional communities, hands-on leadership, and availability beyond normal working hours when needed, including on-call response to emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of successful management experience in a healthcare, skilled nursing, assisted living, or senior living setting.
Working knowledge of building and equipment maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel 60% to 80% within the region.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well with residents, families, staff, and outside professionals.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage responsibilities across multiple sites.
Ability to work in offices, interior community areas, and outdoor areas, including exposure to weather.
Ability to work beyond the normal workday as needed, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond on call to after-hours emergencies.
Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, stoop, crouch, reach, climb ladders, and crawl in confined spaces.
Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp and handle tools and operate equipment.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move items over 100 pounds with assistance or equipment.
Ability to talk and hear, use close and distance vision, and drive regularly between communities.
Ability to work in an environment with noise, interruptions, changing priorities, and possible exposure to cuts, burns, electrical shock, chemicals, respiratory hazards, slippery floors, and communicable disease.
Ability to interact regularly with residents who may be ill, living with dementia, or experiencing behavioral changes, and with families who may be under stress related to illness, hospice care, or grief.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of maintenance or facilities leadership, including multi-site or regional responsibility.
Experience with CMS Life Safety Code surveys and CDPHE inspections in Colorado.
Experience managing renovation or capital improvement projects.
Certifications such as Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Director of Plant Operations, EPA Section 608, Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or OSHA 10/30.
Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) such as TELS, plus Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and hold accountable Directors of Maintenance and Environmental Services at each community in the region.
Partner with Executive Directors and the Regional Director of Operations to recruit, interview, and select maintenance leaders.
Onboard, train, and develop Maintenance Directors on building systems, compliance requirements, work order management, and department standards.
Serve as Interim Maintenance Director during vacancies or extended leave and maintain continuity of operations.
Model quality workmanship and professional appearance as a hands-on working leader.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including CMS requirements, NFPA 101, NFPA 99, CDPHE standards, OSHA, and ADA.
Ensure required fire, disaster, and emergency drills are completed and documented on schedule.
Prepare communities for state surveys, fire marshal inspections, and Life Safety Code surveys, and lead corrective action plans for cited deficiencies.
Maintain organized, survey-ready logs, inspection records, and vendor documentation for regulated systems.
Set and audit preventive maintenance programs at every community to ensure they meet state and federal guidelines.
Oversee the condition and performance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, water heaters, emergency generators, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, nurse call systems, and door security systems.
Monitor work order completion in the maintenance management system and ensure assignments and resident requests are completed promptly.
Ensure floor care, grounds, common areas, courtyards, and resident rooms are maintained to company standards.
Review quality control sheets, inspect department work, and address conditions that do not meet standards.
Reassign staff and resources as needed during emergencies.
Plan and manage renovation, repair, and capital improvement projects from scope through completion.
Develop project scopes, timelines, and budgets; obtain and compare bids; and recommend contractors.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, and inspectors while minimizing disruption to residents and daily operations.
Track project progress, costs, and quality, and report status to the Regional Director of Operations.
Review maintenance budgets, spend downs, and expense reports monthly for each community, and take action on variances.
Order and account for maintenance supplies, parts, and equipment under the direction of the Regional Director of Operations.
Manage vendor and contractor relationships and service agreements, and verify contracted work is completed.
Oversee each community’s Safety Committee and review monthly meeting minutes to confirm the safety calendar is followed.
Promote safe work practices, proper equipment operation and care, and safe chemical handling.
Support emergency preparedness plans and respond to after-hours emergencies such as utility failures, flooding, and equipment outages.
Participate in the quality assurance program and attend scheduled QA meetings.
Help develop, review, and update maintenance policies and procedures, and interpret them for staff and other departments.
Prepare and submit required reports to the Regional Director of Operations.
Serve on committees as required by regulation or requested by the Regional Director of Operations.
Attend required in-service meetings and pursue continuing education to stay current on codes and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned; specific duties may be adjusted by the Regional Director of Operations to meet community needs.