Facility Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience managing facility maintenance programs or construction projects
• Proficient in computer-based data and project management systems, including DMLSS (Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Internet applications.
• Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings.
• Experience with or ability to learn Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software within 6 months.
• Ability to prepare scopes of work and basic cost estimates in line with accepted engineering standards.
• Experience managing construction or central plant operations within military or civilian hospital environments, with direct interaction with clinical departments.
• Knowledge and experience in medical equipment installations in healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with hospital-related building and engineering systems and their operation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in leading or chairing customer update meetings.
• Proven ability to serve as the central point of contact and represent the Facilities Department professionally to hospital staff and leadership.
• Understanding of environmental and safety regulations, including infection control and PPE requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant design, construction, and maintenance standards applicable to hospitals, including: AHA, AIA, ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, UBC, UFC, The Joint Commission and other accreditation standards.
• Familiarity with hospital janitorial and grounds maintenance principles, including weed control and infection prevention.
• Familiarity with DHA Facilities Enterprise processes, including Real Property Maintenance System and Shore Facility Planning System.
• Knowledge of processes related to the planning, design, budgeting, funding, and execution of healthcare facility operations, maintenance, and construction projects.
• Capable of representing the Facilities Management Department (FMD) in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage space utilization, facility modification, and equipment installation projects from initiation through completion.
• Perform design reviews, validate cost estimates, and manage project schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Prepare scopes of work and rough order-of-magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for proposed facility and equipment projects.
• Provide technical review and analysis of contractor and equipment vendor proposals to ensure alignment with project specifications, codes, and standards.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, contractors, end users, and stakeholders to identify space modification and installation requirements necessary for proper equipment functionality.
• Communicate with project stakeholders to validate requirements, confirm scope, and resolve project-related concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and apply relevant hospital-specific codes, healthcare facility standards, and industry guidelines in the development of engineering solutions.
• Serve as the Space Utilization Coordinator and active member of the Facility Management Committee (FMC), managing assignment, reassignment, and conversion of hospital spaces and NHCP real estate to optimize space use.
• Apply healthcare facility planning strategies to develop temporary and permanent relocation plans for departments and tenants due to space changes, renovations, or new initiatives.
• Maintain and update NHCP space utilization data and facility floor plans to ensure accurate and current documentation of space allocations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K