Vice President – Facilities

📋 Description

• Formulate a long-term facilities and engineering strategy that aligns with corporate objectives.

• Set benchmarks for engineering performance, maintenance procedures, and capital planning.

• Act as a primary advisor to the COO and Ownership on facilities performance, associated risks, and portfolio requirements.

• Manage emergency preparedness infrastructure and ensure adherence to generator and environmental regulations.

• Direct all facilities operations across the portfolio, ensuring readiness of buildings, integrity of systems, and compliance with regulations.

• Execute enterprise-wide CMMS standards (TELS or equivalent) for preventive maintenance, work orders, and asset lifecycle management.

• Propel continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.

• Perform quarterly inspections of the portfolio and supervise corrective action planning.

• Ensure optimal operation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and environmental control systems.

• Oversee critical systems including HVAC, emergency power, fire/life safety, elevators, access control, and water management.

• Establish schedules for testing, ensure certification compliance, and set performance benchmarks for systems.

• Develop and supervise Ciel’s multi-year capital improvement strategy.

• Lead the process of scoping, bidding, contracting, and executing CapEx projects.

• Guarantee that investments contribute to long-term asset stability, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction.

• Maintain transparent reporting and forecasting for Ownership and Executive Leadership.

• Create an enterprise vendor strategy, negotiate master service agreements, and manage contractor relationships.

• Ensure rigorous procurement, performance management, and alignment with Ciel quality standards.

• Oversee RFPs, evaluate bids, and execute contracts.

• Ensure adherence to state licensing laws, building codes, life-safety codes, and directives from authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

• Lead fire marshal visits, prepare surveys, and follow up on remediation actions.

• Maintain regulatory documentation, inspection logs, and life-safety binders.

• Develop and manage annual budgets for repairs & maintenance, utilities, and capital expenditures.

• Analyze financial performance, manage expenses, and support value engineering efforts.

• Review monthly financial statements, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective measures.

• Mentor and develop maintenance leaders at the regional and community levels.

• Foster a culture of accountability, hospitality, safety, and technical proficiency.

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of facilities staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related discipline (preferred).

• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-site facilities within senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or commercial real estate.

• Strong technical expertise in building systems, life-safety codes, CMMS systems, and capital planning.

• Proven experience in leading large teams and managing complex facility operations.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.

• Travel requirement: 90–100%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Employee wellness programs and resources.