The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Facilities Director based in our National Center Office. 

This position is 100% office based located in our Dallas, TX office.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the workflow and production of facilities and office services by establishing cost-effective utilization of the National Center’s buildings and grounds.  Delivering cost-effective services, including copier, building and meeting supplies, mail, maintenance of facilities, safety, security, and shipping and receiving.  Serves as liaison to the Association's Affiliates and other departments, providing total facilities and office services.

• Plans, directs, and organizes Facilities & Office Services contract staff workloads and department functions; provides an ongoing plan for furniture and fixture maintenance and building refurbishing. Ensures optimum level of service and staffing is maintained.
• Directs and monitors the operation of the Facilities & Office Services department to ensure the continued accomplishment of goals and objectives.
• Assist senior management in projecting and developing future space needs and planning/directing all department moves within the National Center.
• Consults, instructs, and guides Association Affiliates in the cost-effective design and implementation of office service procedures, equipment purchases, and office design configurations.
• Evaluate ergonomic functionality/viability of office furniture. Schedules ergonomic audits on workstations of National Center staff in conjunction with HR.  Ensures workstations are ergonomically correct.
• Develops annual objectives and performance standards that will support the goals of the Association.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating and capital budgets.
• Hires and develops/appraises departmental staff or contractors.
• Develops and oversees visitor control and overall physical security for the National Center’s buildings and grounds.
• Communicates National Center needs to department staff. Ensures departmental production flow and response of services, including monitoring/scheduling work in progress.
• Provides cost-effective analytical data services for building maintenance, security, shipping/receiving, in-house print center, internal mail distribution, and in-house meetings.
• Instructs/monitors contractual services in building procedures. Identifies needs and areas of concern.
• Maintains master plan for the National Center Business Continuity Plan.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope and responsibility of the job level and family.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ten (10) years minimum experience.
• Requires extensive knowledge of building operations – physical plant (HVAC systems, electric, fire/life safety, physical and data-based security systems, etc.); contract management and managing onsite contracted teams, legal compliance, exterior grounds; US Postal services.
• Requires experience with working closely with key departments –Technology group, Finance, Procurement office, Legal; industry trends and standards; vendor relations.
• Requires experience managing relationships with architectural firms and subsequent management of office construction projects.
• Critical and creative thinking; ability to work and relate with all levels of corporate staff; maintaining established corporate guidelines and standards.
• Minimum travel.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs;eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.