Director of Facilities Operations

Director Of Facilities Operations

The Director of Facilities Operations provides leadership and direction of essential facility maintenance, grounds and in-house construction services. The Director will be responsible for prioritizing needed repairs and renovations, assisting in the management and development of departmental budgets as well as guiding personnel related issues and staff development. Additionally, the Director will ensuring compliance with health, life safety, and building codes. Along with directing daily facility operations at Loyola University Medical Center or the Community Hospitals this position will work directly with regional BAS Coordinator on operational improvements to mechanical systems which will garner energy savings as well as operational efficiencies with staff. Additionally, this position will work collaboratively with the facilities leadership team to consolidate contracted services and perform PDC project oversight.

What You'll Do

As a key leader within Facilities Management, you'll help drive operational excellence across Loyola University Health System (LUHS). In this role, you will partner with leadership to ensure our facilities are safe, efficient, and aligned to support exceptional patient and caregiver experiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Optimize Facilities Operations: Coordinate and align multiple Facilities Management functions to deliver seamless, efficient, and non-duplicative services that support LUHS's mission.
• Enhance Service Excellence: Help develop and implement policies and procedures that foster a strong, responsive service culture for colleagues, physicians, and faculty.
• Ensure Safe, High-Quality Environments: Maintain all LUHS facilities to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational performance.
• Drive Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Conduct facility audits to assess building conditions, ensuring compliance with life safety and regulatory standards, and recommend corrective actions.
• Plan for the Future: Support capital planning by analyzing facility data, prioritizing repairs and renovations, and evaluating impacts to mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
• Lead Work Order Operations: Oversee the call center function, ensuring timely and effective responses to emergency and routine service requests.
• Leverage Data for Performance: Maintain and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), using data and reporting to improve productivity, service levels, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage Critical Resources: Oversee central stores, tools, equipment, IT coordination, lock shop, and key control to ensure operational readiness.
• Strengthen Emergency Preparedness: Assist in developing contingency and response plans to maintain operations during emergencies, including coordination with external partners.
• Advance Preventative Maintenance: Implement proactive maintenance and asset replacement strategies to maximize reliability and extend the life of critical infrastructure.

What We Offer

We invest in your success and well-being from day one:

• Immediate Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD starting on your first day
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available to both full-time and part-time colleagues
• Retirement Savings: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan ahead
• Generous Time Off: PTO plus 7 paid holidays
• DailyPay: Get paid when you need it
• Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing great talent
• Shift Differentials: Competitive additional pay where applicable
• Well-being Support: Comprehensive colleague wellness resources
• On-Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital)
• Childcare Discounts: Reduced rates at Gottlieb's Child Development Center

What You'll Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience)
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant experience required
• 6–10 years preferred
• 5+ years of leadership/management experience

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)

Compensation:

Pay Range: $111,321.60 - $183,643.20

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.