Sr Director Facilities and Construction at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

As the Sr. Director of Facilities and Construction at Nemours you will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of construction projects and facility management initiatives within an organization. Responsible for managing budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that facilities meet the organization's needs and comply with regulations and safety standards. Provides strategic direction and leadership to the facilities and construction team to drive operational efficiency and excellence. Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Faciliteis Management or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in facilities management, with minimum of 5 years senior leadership experience within healthcare
Proficiency with CMMS, AutoCAD, and other facilities management technologies

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain local operating entity management master facility plans for all major facilities.
Lead construction, renovation, and expansion projects from concept to completion. Coordinate with architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery. Prepare and manage multi-million-dollar capital and operational budgets.
Forecast future facility needs and allocate resources effectively.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety).
Manage environmental services and infection control standards.
Ensure adherence to Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and state/local regulations. Maintain readiness for inspections and accreditation processes.
Develop and implement long-term facilities management strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Drive sustainability initiatives in space planning to achieve optimal functioning and program operations.
Development and execution of construction Risk Assessment and Infection Control Plans for all construction projects at all locations to ensure the safety of our patients, families, visitors, and staff.
Mentor and develop a high-performing facilities team.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.