Director Facilities Management

Director Facilities Management

The Director of Facility Management should demonstrate strong oral and written communications, problem solving, leadership, organizational skills, possess building science technical education, knowledge, and experience. Director should be driven to meet deadlines, capable of working with little or no supervision, and have an eye for detail. The ability to set schedules, create and maintain budgets, and exercise time management skills is essential. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse individuals, ranging from maintenance technicians to senior executives, is crucial. The director should be capable of arranging maintenance schedules and projects, orchestrate personnel and contractors to complete building repairs and renovations, and maintain inventory of infrastructure assets, maintenance tools, and supplies utilizing HCA Healthcare technology platforms. In addition to these skills, the director must be well versed in federal and state regulatory code standards and maintain the facility in a way that ensures the highest level of safety and compliance at all times. The Director will also be expected to mentor, train, and develop Assistant DFMs and/or Managers as part of HCA Healthcare's succession planning program. This position works directly with and through their assigned Divisional Director of Facility Management and Regional Director of Engineering.

Leadership: Effective leadership for healthcare facility management operation through:

• Strategic planning for facility management to allow the department to reach its goals while supporting the overall mission of HCA Healthcare
• Execution of strategic plans, routine maintenance programs, and special initiatives
• Team development by instilling trust within the team, delegating responsibilities, and motivating individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to create a successful and engaged team environment
• Communication and collaboration in working effectively with others from diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and talents, ranging from technicians to corporate executives

Facility Maintenance & Operations: Oversee daily operations of the facility management department including, but not limited to

• Establishing and operating within department budget
• Providing education and training opportunities, team building events, and conducting annual performance evaluations of direct reports
• Authority to hire/dismiss direct reports
• Staff workload management; scheduling, and assignment and completion of work orders and preventative maintenance tasks using HCA Healthcare's CMMS
• Establishing work permitting and policy standards for facility staff and vendors to ensure compliance with federal and state work-safety guidelines (i.e. OSHA)
• RFP creation, bid review, selection and evaluation of third-party vendors for contracted work
• Operate facility in an effective and energy efficient manner
• Execute the corporate-provided plan of succession that includes development and training of Assistant DFM
• Identify talent and leadership traits within team; create training and development program to allow for internal growth opportunities

Regulatory Compliance: Manage components of regulatory compliance as it pertains to Environment of Care, Life Safety Code, and Emergency Management, as well as standards of federal and state agencies, local municipalities, fire marshals, other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). This includes, but is not limited to:

• Maintaining all relevant documentation utilizing HCA Healthcare Engineering technology platforms to comply with all regulatory bodies
• Life safety systems maintenance, testing, and inspection
• Conducting and evaluating emergency preparedness drills
• Creation and maintenance of hospital policies and emergency management plans
• Ensuring Life Safety plans are accurate and up-to-date
• Participation in the Environment of Care Committee
• Risk mitigation by implementing ILSM and ICRA

Project Management: Responsible for executing construction and renovation projects with minimal impact to facility operations by:

• Reviewing drawings and submittals, timelines, and budgets
• Serving as liaison between hospital maintenance team, architect, engineer, and contractor
• Managing risk associated with construction in a functioning healthcare environment
• Monitoring budgets, schedules, and pay applications of projects, and take corrective action, as necessary
• Verifying work performed complies with all federal and state regulations
• Ensuring all equipment and systems meet the HCA Healthcare Engineering MEP guidelines, and are installed per manufacturer recommendations

Security/Safety (optional): Manage the physical safety and security risks for the hospital campus, and all occupants. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Staff workload management: scheduling and location assignments
• Plans, evaluates, and implements training initiatives to ensure skills and education of security staff are current and include proper orientation and in-service education
• Authority to hire/dismiss direct reports
• Create and/or update AHJ-compliant Safety Management plans annually, and conduct emergency drills in accordance with those plans
• Manage the deployment of security equipment to mitigate security risks
• Implements and monitors the policies, procedures, systems, and programs in accordance with accepted industry standards, and HCA Healthcare policies which ensure protection and safety of facilities, personnel, patients, and visitors, and their property
• Reporting safety issues to the EOC committee

Education & Experience:

• Option 1: Four year (Bachelor) degree in engineering related field
• Facility Management department experience in an acute care setting: 5 years in a leadership role of which at least 3 years as a director
• Master Degree, PE, CHFM or CHE are a plus
• Option 2: Two year (Associates) degree in engineering-related field
• Facility Management department experience in an acute care setting: 7 years in a leadership role of which at least 5 years as a director
• Must have CHFM certification or obtain within 3 years
• Option 3: High School or GED
• Facility Management department experience in an acute care setting: 10 years in a director role
• Must have CHFM certification or obtain within 3 years

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors:

Regulatory Compliance : Ability to demonstrate an extensive knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and other Federal and State regulatory agency standards.

HVAC Systems : Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of centrifugal chiller plants, central air handler systems, and associated components

Steam Systems : Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of steam and hot water systems, and their components typically found in acute care facilities

Electrical Systems : Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of normal and emergency power systems, including but not limited to, generators, automatic transfer switches, and switchgear

Project Management : Ability to demonstrate planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of capital reinvestment and expansion projects

Service and Quality Excellence : Ability to demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to delivering exceptional care to create an unmatched value proposition for our patients

​​ Honor our Mission and Values : Ability to build trust and act with authenticity to cultivate a culture of dignity and respect.​

Effective Decision Making : Ability to make timely, informed decisions that are in the best interest of our patients, employees, providers, community and HCA Healthcare.​

Attain and Leverage Strategic Relationships : Ability to develop and strengthen collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to advance the care of our patients and the growth of HCA Healthcare

Lead and Develop Others : Ability to lead others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives; provide meaningful coaching and mentoring to increase the capabilities of individuals and teams and drive employee engagement.​

​​ Communicate with Impact : Ability to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results.​

​ Achieve Success through Change : Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, remove barriers and resistance, and enable desired behaviors

​​ Drive Execution and Financial Results : Ability to commit to the success and financial wellbeing of HCA Healthcare by challenging others to excel and hold themselves and others accountable for achieving results.​

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships,