Facilities Manager-Healthcare

Facilities Manager
Location: On-site –Lexington, KY
Type: Full-Time | Healthcare Facility

Lead Facilities Operations in a Critical Healthcare Environment

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to oversee operations at a healthcare facility where safety, compliance, and system reliability are essential to supporting patient care. As the primary point of contact for all facility-related matters, you’ll lead plant operations, ensure regulatory compliance, manage vendors, and drive performance across all critical infrastructure.

If you thrive in fast-paced, highly regulated environments and want to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes in healthcare, this role offers the leadership challenge you’ve been looking for.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Supervise: Manage the plant operations team, ensuring smooth daily operations, maintenance execution, and adherence to safety standards.

• Healthcare Compliance: Ensure all building systems and maintenance practices align with state, federal, and healthcare-specific regulations (e.g., NFPA101 Life Safety, infection control, hazardous materials).

• Financial Oversight: Own and manage the facilities operating budget, monitor expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising service or safety.

• Monitor Performance: Track KPIs/SLAs and implement action plans to address underperformance or compliance risks.

• Coordinate Vendors & Projects: Oversee contracted work, ensure vendor accountability, and support critical maintenance or infrastructure projects—including off-hours supervision if needed.

• Training & Safety: Ensure staff is properly trained and consistently follow safety protocols. Promote a culture of responsibility, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Maintain Systems: Guarantee reliability and regulatory compliance of all building systems—HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and emergency systems.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with senior leadership and partner departments to align facilities operations with broader organizational goals.

What You Bring

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, plant operations, engineering, or maintenance leadership

• Experience supervising technical and administrative staff in a regulated environment

• Proven success managing budgets and vendors

• Strong knowledge of building systems and facilities compliance standards

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and CMMS/Work Order systems

• Availability to oversee off-hours and weekend work as needed

• Valid driver’s license

• Healthcare facility experience strongly preferred

Preferred:

• Degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related technical field

• Professional certifications such as CHFM, CPMM, or CFM

• Experience overseeing multiple facilities or supporting complex healthcare environments

If you’re ready to lead with purpose in a role that keeps people and systems safe, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply.