Director of Facilities Management

Saint Francis Healthcare System

• $95K — $115K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CHFM or CHC preferred.
  • Five years of facilities and plant operations management experience in healthcare required.
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements and building codes.
  • Proven track record in managing large-scale capital projects and budgets.
  • Expertise in building systems, preventive maintenance, and energy management.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Direct day-to-day facilities operations across SFHS, including Plant Operations and Maintenance.
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for building infrastructure and utilities.
  • Lead planning and execution of capital and non-capital construction projects.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while minimizing disruption.
  • Chair the Environment of Care Committee, driving risk assessments and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts to support safety and compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision available from the first of the month after hire.
  • Discounts on Saint Francis Medical Services.
  • Earned Time Off (ETO) that combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days for flexibility.
  • Retirement benefits with immediate matching from SFHS.
  • Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per year after one year of service post-graduation.
  • Additional benefits including Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Pet Insurance.
Full Job Description
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JOB SUMMARY

Directs and oversees day-to-day facilities operations across SFHS, including Plant Operations, Plant Maintenance, Construction, and Facility Planning. Provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant building infrastructure, utilities, and building systems. Leads planning and execution of capital and non-capital construction projects across SFHS and affiliated properties, including scope development, design coordination, cost estimating and budgeting, contractor selection, scheduling, permitting, and construction management from initiation through closeout. Ensures work is completed on time and within budget while minimizing disruption to patient care and operations, maintaining quality, and meeting all applicable codes, life safety standards, and regulatory/accreditation requirements. Chairs and leads the Environment of Care Committee for SFHS, driving risk assessments, performance improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary coordination to support safety, emergency preparedness, and overall environment of care compliance.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field- required
- Master's degree- preferred

Certification & Licensures:
- Professional certifications such as CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) or CHC (Certified Healthcare Constructor)- preferred

Experience:
- Five (5) years of facilities and plant operations management experience in a healthcare environment and/or plant operations management role- required.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, building codes, and accreditation standards.

- Proven track record in managing large-scale capital projects and budgets.

- Expertise in building systems, preventive maintenance, and energy management.

- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
  • Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
  • Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
  • Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
  • Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
  • Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access


To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.

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