Regional Director of Maintenance/Project Manager

Supplied Talent•Ordway, CO

About The Position

The Regional Director of Maintenance/Project Manager directs and develops facility Directors of Maintenance and Environmental Services across a region. The role sets preventive maintenance standards, oversees regional 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 maintain operations. The position supports regulatory compliance and life safety across communities, including preparation for surveys and inspections, maintenance of required records, and follow-through on corrective action plans. It oversees preventive maintenance, building systems, work orders, grounds, and facility conditions; manages contractors and vendors; and coordinates project work while minimizing disruption to residents and daily operations. The role regularly travels among communities in the assigned region and may require work beyond normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call response to emergencies. Work occurs in offices, throughout community interiors, and outdoors, with potential exposure to weather, noise, hazardous conditions, chemicals, and communicable disease. The position involves frequent interaction with residents, families, staff, and outside professionals.

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 effectively with residents, families, staff, and outside professionals.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage responsibilities across multiple sites.
Ability to regularly travel between communities.
Ability to work beyond normal business hours 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, hear, and use close and distance vision.
Ability to drive regularly between communities.

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, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable Directors of Maintenance and Environmental Services across regional communities.
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, work order management, and department standards.
Serve as Interim Maintenance Director during vacancies or extended leave.
Model quality workmanship and professional appearance as a hands-on leader.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS requirements, NFPA codes, CDPHE standards, OSHA, and ADA.
Ensure required fire, disaster, and emergency drills are completed and documented.
Prepare communities for surveys and inspections and lead corrective action plans for cited deficiencies.
Maintain organized, survey-ready logs, inspection records, and vendor documentation for regulated systems.
Establish and audit preventive maintenance programs at each community.
Oversee building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, boilers, water heaters, emergency generators, fire alarms and sprinklers, nurse call systems, and door security systems.
Monitor maintenance work orders and ensure daily assignments and resident requests are completed promptly.
Ensure floor care, grounds, common areas, courtyards, and resident rooms meet company standards.
Review quality control sheets, inspect department work, and address deficiencies.
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 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 address 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 community Safety Committees and review meeting minutes monthly 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, or equipment outages.
Participate in quality assurance programs 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 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.