Director of Facilities Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma.

📋 Description

• Supervise the physical upkeep and operational functions of buildings, facilities, and systems.

• Coordinate facility operations to maintain a consistent, efficient, and cost-effective building environment.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of building construction and renovations, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and company policies.

• Directly oversee daily operations of facilities, plant activities, and Home Office Plant Operations.

• Maintain communication with both internal and external customers to guarantee that team performance aligns with their expectations.

• Manage equipment inventories, oversee maintenance requirements, vendor relations, and conduct equipment audits.

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance initiatives.

• Support the development and enhancement of operational and quality frameworks for hospital processes and systems.

• Manage vendor performance and ensure compliance with established standards.

• Ensure adherence to safety and security protocols.

• Implement LEAN methodologies, assess workflows, and establish best practices.

• Oversee strategic operational initiatives.

• Conduct onsite assessments of new facilities and prepare executive reports for leadership review.

• Develop and implement onboarding plans for new facilities.

• Supervise site repairs, construction, preventive maintenance, and related projects within set timelines and budgets.

• Inspect and oversee construction, repair projects, equipment, work orders, maintenance, and inventory.

• Prioritize organizational requirements and align timelines and work assignments with other departments.

• Contribute to developing facility resources that support the organization’s mission and vision.

• Create and update Environment of Care policies and procedures.

• Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, codes, and specifications.

• Provide expert operational and technical guidance on facility activities.

• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders, professional associations, regulatory agencies, and vendors.

• Engage in committees, meetings, training, mentoring, and performance improvement efforts.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; or five years of equivalent professional experience.

• At least ten (10) years of experience in a significant healthcare organization or healthcare system environment.

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in major construction and facility maintenance.

• Proven experience in managing complex capital projects.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

• Established experience in fiscal planning.

• Strong systematic problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to collaborate across functions and foster consensus.

• Knowledge of HVAC systems including boilers, compressors, generators, as well as mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and plumbing systems.

• Familiarity with building codes and safety regulations.

• Proficient in interpreting blueprints and construction drawings.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Training in quality improvement or operations.

• Experience with Smartsheet is preferred.

• Valid driver’s license is required.

• Certification as a Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) is preferred.

• Ability to fulfill visual and auditory requirements of the role.

• Must support Avem Health Partners’ mission, vision, and objectives.

• Must adhere to company policies, health and safety standards, Code of Conduct, and Standards of Behavior.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Day shift schedule.

• Opportunities for travel/required travel.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Opportunities for educational and professional development.

• Mandatory training and educational sessions.

• Involvement in performance improvement activities and committees.