Executive Director, Facilities Operations

Put your innovative technical solutions to work to drive strong business results in Facilities/Engineering.

BioHire has partnered with a large corporation to provide them with qualified candidates for their open Executive Director, Facilities Operations position located in the Greater Pittsburgh Market. In this role you will the Facilities Engineering program throughout all properties.

A successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to the health system to ensure client satisfaction and account retention. The ideal candidate will be a strategic-minded leader with an entrepreneurial spirit. This position interacts with multiple clients therefore we are seeking candidates that exhibit exceptional client relationship skills with internal and external customer relations expertise.

The director will provide direction, oversight, and coordination of all functions and activities of the facilities management departments, including Engineering, Plant Operations, and Facilities Management. The Facilities Systems Director will assume overall responsibility for the safe and efficient functioning, maintenance and operation of all buildings, equipment, machinery, systems, and grounds keeping. Director will plan, coordinate, and be responsible for the proper installation, operation and maintenance of uninterrupted light, heat, power, water, and monitoring systems of all health system buildings and services. The director has oversight of budgets, staffing, short- and long-range planning, program development, policy and procedure for all facilities department, construction/renovation operations, landscape operations, campus planning, skilled trades’ contractors, maintenance and repair programs and energy management. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and regulatory agencies, efficiency of services and delivery of optimal customer service.

• Plans, improves, and maintains owned and leased facilities and equipment.

• Provides strategic leadership and vision for departments.

• Provides coordination and direction in the design, review, and specifications of construction and remodel projects with architects and administration. Monitors day to day activities and work on Engineering, Plant Operations, Aesthetics and Grounds. Provides oversight as needed for contractors and construction managers.

• Directs, manages, and coordinates with the functional authority for planning, organization, control, and integration to ensure completion of projects.

• Negotiates project contracts with the direction of Hospital Senior Leadership.

• Manages activities concerning technical development and scheduling.

• Establishes and manages budgets and productivity targets. Controls expenditures within the limitations of the project and department budgets.

• Ensures maintenance of physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems, and grounds are always in operative and safe working condition.

• Responsible for constant state of readiness to comply with TJC, Life Safety preparedness, OSHA, Air/ Water preparation compliance and document requirements.

• Ensures that the Health System is following all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

The company offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

MUST HAVES

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience leading the facilities department for a large healthcare (hospital) organization.
• A minimum of 7 years of management experience, with a proven track record in leading facilities management, engineering, or business/operations services.
• At least 7 years of experience in facilities management, including overseeing both soft and hard facilities services.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership in a healthcare environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across multiple properties.
• Exceptional client relationship skills with a focus on maintaining internal and external customer satisfaction, aligning Sodexo’s mission with the client's vision.
• Strong technical knowledge of facilities systems, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and utility systems, ensuring all systems are in safe and operative condition.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with regulatory compliance, including TJC, OSHA, Life Safety, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Experience in managing construction and renovation projects, including design review, coordination with architects, and contract negotiation with hospital leadership.
• Proven ability to establish and manage budgets, control expenditures, and meet productivity targets within department and project constraints.
• Ability to maintain a constant state of readiness for emergencies, ensuring compliance with preparedness requirements, including Air/Water preparation and documentation.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a strategic vision for department growth, long-range planning, and program development, aligned with the overall goals of the health system.