Director of Facilities Management

The Director of Facility Management (DFM) is responsible for optimizing the daily operations of the Facility Management department, for a facility between 200,000-500,000 square feet in size. In collaboration with the hospital executive team, Divisional Director of Facility Management and Regional Director of Engineering, the DFM is responsible for arranging maintenance schedules and projects, orchestrating personnel and contractors to complete building repairs and renovations, and maintaining inventory of infrastructure assets, maintenance tools, and supplies utilizing HCA Healthcare technology platforms. The DFM remains current and well-versed in federal and state regulatory code standards, and maintains the facility in a way that ensures the highest level of safety and compliance at all times. 

What you will do in this role: 

• Engages in strategic planning to achieve departmental goals. Executes strategic plans, routine maintenance programs, and special initiatives while supporting the vision/mission/values of the organization. 
• Fosters team development by instilling trust, delegating responsibilities, and motivating individuals to utilize knowledge, skills, and abilities to create a successful, engaged team environment. 
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with others from diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and talents, from technicians to corporate executives. 
• Exhibits organizational and problem-solving skills, independent judgement, and attention to detail. 
• Utilizes building science education, knowledge, and experience to ensure effective and energy-efficient operation of the facility, within the parameters of the departmental budget. 
• Demonstrates working knowledge of HVAC systems, steam systems, and normal and emergency electrical systems, emphasizing systems and components typically found in acute care facilities. 
• Assumes responsibility for the assignment and completion of work orders and preventative maintenance tasks using HCA Healthcare’s CMMS. 
• Establishes work permitting and policy standards for facility staff and vendors to ensure compliance with federal and state work-safety guidelines (i.e. OSHA). 
• Assumes all responsibility for direct reports, including selection and hiring, scheduling, staff workload management, education and training opportunities, team building events, annual performance evaluations, conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and dismissal. 
• Identifies development opportunities or training needs of individual employees and teams. Provides coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance. 
• Mentors, trains, and develops managers and supervisors as part of HCA’s Succession Planning program. 
• Executes the corporate-provided plan of succession, including development and training of the manager of facility management. 
• Manages components of regulatory compliance pertaining to Environment of Care, Life Safety Code, and Emergency Management. 
• Maintains all relevant regulatory compliance documentation utilizing HCA Healthcare Engineering technology platforms. 
• Conducts regular maintenance, inspection, and testing of Life Safety systems. Ensures Life Safety plans are up to date. 
• Creates and maintains facility Emergency Management plans. Conducts and evaluates emergency preparedness drills. 
• Mitigates risks by implementing Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA). 
• Participates in the Environment of Care committee. 
• Demonstrates an extensive knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and other Federal and State regulatory agency standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED Required 
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred 
• 1 or more years in a hospital or acute setting required  
• Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)Training Required 
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) within 3 years of Hire Date