Ascension

Vice President, Facilities Management

Ascension$261K — $359K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience; 4 years in leadership/management, OR 7 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
  • Engineer's license preferred.
  • Strong executive-level hospital operations experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop long-term facilities strategies that align with the organization's mission and growth plans.
  • Assess and manage potential risks to safeguard the organization's interests.
  • Encourage innovation and create a culture that adapts to changing healthcare needs.
  • Make financial decisions by analyzing and aligning the capital budget with operational necessities.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and building codes across departments.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with up to 40% travel required.
  • Participation in the annual bonus program based on performance.
  • Opportunity to work in a national healthcare system impacting millions of lives.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Remote with up to 40% travel.
  • Salary: $261,600-$359,700- The expected compensation range for this position is from the minimum to midpoint of the pay grade. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, and organization fit.
  • Incentive Programs: This position is eligible for participation in the annual bonus program

How you'll make an impact in this role

Oversee the physical infrastructure, facility operations, and strategic responsibilities across hospitals, clinics, and the health system. Ensure quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and organizational goals are met.

  • Develop long-term facilities strategies aligned with the organization's mission and growth.
  • Assess and manage risks effectively to protect the organization's interests.
  • Manage innovation and foster a culture of creativity to remain competitive and adapt to change.
  • Make key financial decisions, analyzing and aligning the capital budget with capital and operational needs.
  • Ensure the departments meet best practices, regulatory guidelines, and building codes.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Engineer preferred.


Education:

  • Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management. OR 7 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Ascension is looking for a Vice President of Facilities Management to oversee a national footprint of 100+ hospitals and several key accounts. This is a unique opportunity to drive capital planning, infrastructure excellence, and compliance across a large-scale healthcare network that touches millions of lives. The ideal candidates have executive-level hospital operations experience and a passion for optimizing how infrastructure supports patient care.
  • Engineer or Business Administration Degree Highly Preferred.
  • Develop and hold team members accountable to benchmarks, standards and performance metrics, including workforce management principles and measures.
  • Strategic oversight of construction, planning, and real estate-referred to as the "facilities tower."
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners; includes overseeing strategic partnerships or joint ventures.
  • Direct management of large-scale external engagements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify infrastructure risks (e.g., HVAC systems) and recommend capital improvements .
  • Ensure all facility operations meet healthcare compliance standards (e.g., Joint Commission).


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Responsibilities

Oversee the physical infrastructure, facility operations, and strategic responsibilities across hospitals, clinics, and the health system. Ensure quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and organizational goals are met.

  • Develop long-term facilities strategies aligned with the organization's mission and growth.
  • Assess and manage risks effectively to protect the organization's interests.
  • Manage innovation and foster a culture of creativity to remain competitive and adapt to change.
  • Make key financial decisions, analyzing and aligning the capital budget with capital and operational needs.
  • Ensure the departments meet best practices, regulatory guidelines, and building codes.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Engineer preferred.


Education:

  • Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management. OR 7 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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