Director - Facilities

Role Summary

The Facilities Director will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and managing programs, budgets, and project plans for new construction, relocation, and expansions for a multi-site healthcare company with operations in Dallas, TX and Phoenix, AZ. This position will also be responsible for maintaining the optimal functioning of current building systems. The environment is growth-oriented and dynamic, supporting both new business line launches and additional sites this year.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and overseeing preventative maintenance programs to include the ongoing maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Establishing relationships with key departmental leads, developing and implementing facilities requirements for emerging and expanding business units.
• Creating and implementing space plans that facilitate interdepartmental and organizational growth.
• Utilizing a tactical project management style to ensure projects achieve desired corporate objectives and meet requirements.
• Developing a consistent methodology for project plans and schedules by identifying critical milestones that facilitate achievement of project goals.
• Monitoring security system and managing subcontractor coordination (locksmiths and access control); liaise with Caris Security.
• Assuring optimal functioning of building systems including HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical.
• Performing minor repairs to office space including repairs to plumbing and carpentry.
• Manages, directs, and leads a team of exempt and non-exempt individuals accountable for providing facilities support.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and develops team. Provides direction to and development of associates through daily coaching, the administration of Performance Management, and the creation and implementation of development plans.
• Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent four to seven years leadership experience required.
• Requires experience in coordinating services related to building operation and maintenance.
• Candidates should be comfortable taking a hands-on approach and should be able to thrive in a position that will be responsible for multiple projects in a growth-oriented environment. Further, candidates must possess the ability to proactively problem solve and manage projects that require a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.
• On-call on a rotational basis is required.
• Drive outcomes based on persistence and passion for excellence.
• Quick study who can learn our business processes and apply general service and production environment quality tools across multiple departments.
• Lead by example with demonstrating commitment to continual improvement.
• Excellent teamwork skills and proven ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Able to manage a variety of tasks and projects while maintaining timelines of delivery, quality of results, and maintaining a calm demeanor in high pressure situations.
• Ability to work productively and effectively with a wide variety of people, internally and externally.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand and analyze a situation by identifying patterns or connections, and addressing key underlying issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Requires experience in supervising contractors and vendors.
• Requires experience with executing minor repairs such as carpentry and plumbing.

Skills

• Project management and leadership
• Facilities operations and maintenance coordination
• Budgeting and program management
• Team development and coaching
• Vendor and contractor supervision
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Communication and collaboration across departments

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as indicated in qualifications

Physical Demands

• Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion
• Crouching and bending may be required when retrieving files; ability to lift, bend, twist, carry, push, and pull
• Hearing and visual acuity, and color discrimination
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Additional Requirements

• May require occasional overtime to meet deadlines
• Travel required