Building Operations and Security Director

Tamarack Health

• $80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Criminal Justice, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Progressive leadership experience in facilities operations, security management, or healthcare facilities.
  • Knowledge of building systems and safety standards.
  • Strong project management, budgeting, and contract management skills.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Direct building operations, maintenance, and repair of facility systems.
  • Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety system maintenance programs.
  • Manage renovations, construction projects, and improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental regulations.
  • Develop and manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
  • Lead all physical security operations and incident responses.
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor operations and security team members.

Benefits

  • Professional growth through strategic leadership development and mentoring opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment promoting cross-functional teamwork.
  • Engagement in impactful community and emergency preparedness initiatives.
  • Comprehensive training on compliance and safety standards.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities/Duties:

Building Operations

  • Direct the operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, grounds, and facility systems.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
  • Manage facility renovations, construction projects, and capital improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and environmental regulations.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
  • Monitor facility performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.


Security and Safety

  • Lead all physical security operations, access control systems, surveillance monitoring, and incident response activities.
  • Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for security.
  • Own and support the contract of the third party security personnel.
  • Investigate security incidents and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management agencies.
  • Collaborate with Tamarack Health's internal Emergency Preparedness Manager and Communications Coordinator for facility safety and security initiatives.
  • Promote workplace safety and support a culture of security awareness.


Leadership and Staff Management

  • Recruit, develop, and mentor operations and security team members.
  • Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration with organizational leaders and department managers.
  • Lead departmental planning and strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.


Education/Experience:

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Criminal Justice, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Progressive leadership experience in facilities operations, security management, healthcare facilities, or a related environment.
  • Knowledge of building systems, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and security best practices.
  • Strong project management, budgeting, and contract management skills.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.


Professional Skills & Expectations:

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Facilities Management
  • Security and Risk Management
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Financial Stewardship
  • Team Development
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Maintenance knowledge


Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

  • A range of motion and dexterity to allow for handling, pushing, pulling and lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds.
  • Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Eye hand coordination, finger dexterity, odor, color and texture perception and discrimination, functional visual ability and depth perception, functional sound perception and discrimination and functional verbal speech ability.
  • Ability to wear protective equipment.
  • Frequent bending, twisting balancing and reaching at or above /below shoulder level as well as kneeling and climbing.
  • Ability to respond on irregular hours.


Management reserves the right to reassign duties and responsibilities for this job.

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