Director, Facilities

Lawrence General Hospital

Lawrence, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Communication Skills, Construction, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Energy Management, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Facilities Management, Facilities Planning, Federal Compliance Regulations, Forecasting, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Nursing, OSHA, Operational Improvement, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Utilization, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Lawrence, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary rangeis $64.43 $96.65, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, andinternal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the rangeto support future salary growth. Job Summary The Director of Facilities is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the healthcare organizations facilities operations. This position ensures a safe, efficient, compliant, and forward-looking environment aligned with the organizations clinical and business priorities. This position serves as the organizations Safety Officer. The Director collaborates with senior leadership, clinical departments, and external partners to develop and execute strategies that support system-wide growth, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This role is critical to supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care through the optimization of physical space and infrastructure. Duties and Responsibilities Oversee daily plant operations and facilities management across all hospital campuses and offâ€'site locations, ensuring building maintenance, infrastructure reliability, energy management, and environmental sustainability. Lead facilities planning and master facilities strategy, including longâ€'term capital planning, space design, renovations, and infrastructure development to support evolving healthcare delivery models. Ensure regulatory compliance with all federal, state, and local agencies (e.g., The Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, EPA), serving as a primary liaison during surveys and chairing the Environment of Care Committee. Manage and develop a multidisciplinary facilities team, fostering high performance, safety, and a culture of continuous improvement. Oversee operational and capital budgets, forecasting future needs, optimizing resource utilization, and identifying costâ€'saving opportunities. Direct risk mitigation, emergency preparedness, and vendor/contract management, ensuring operational continuity and strong partnerships with external service providers. Education and Related Experience Required: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a healthcare or hospital setting. At least 57 years of experience in facilities management, hospital engineering, maintenance operations, and/or design and construction. Strong understanding of regulatory and accreditation requirements impacting healthcare facilities. Track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships. Exceptional project management and organizational skills. Ability to interpret architectural and engineering documents. Strong financial acumen and experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Preferred: Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM). American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) certification. Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, thededicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. In 2022, Healthgrades ranked MH in the top 5 percentof hospitals in the country, and was awarded a top spot on Forbes annual list of Americas Best-In-State Employers 2020!

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Lawrence General Hospital