Director of Facilities-Healthcare exp required

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION 

The Director of Facilities and Support Services at BVHS will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will collaborate with leadership to provide strategic direction for system-wide facilities planning, capital oversight, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and operational support services in accordance with appropriate environment of care and life safety standards. This role ensures that facilities, safety programs, and support operations are aligned with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and long‑term sustainability. The position serves as a key advisor to senior leadership, driving system integration, service excellence, and a safe, high‑quality environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

This position serves as the Safety Officer for BVHS and will lead emergency preparedness and disaster response and will lead and train staff in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) activities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Facilities Planning & Capital Oversight

Focus: Long‑range planning, capital discipline, and space optimization

• Own and maintain the system-wide Master Space Planning program, including standards, policies, and decision frameworks across all campuses.
• Lead and monitor facility planning and construction initiatives, ensuring projects align with approved scope, timelines, and capital budgets.
• Direct the Facilities Campus Asset Management Plan (CAMP) and long‑term Construction, Repair, and Restoration (R&R) plans to prioritize investments and manage asset lifecycle risk.
• Ensure facilities planning decisions support organizational growth, clinical needs, and financial sustainability.

Regulatory Accountability, Safety & Risk Management

Focus: Life safety, emergency readiness, and zero‑surprise compliance

• Serve as the System Safety Officer, accountable for compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead and continuously evaluate the Environment of Care, Life Safety, and Emergency Management programs, ensuring policies remain current and audit‑ready.
• Chair or provide executive leadership to multidisciplinary oversight bodies, including the Safety Committee and Disaster Preparedness Committee.
• Actively identify, assess, and resolve safety risks, incidents, and regulatory gaps with urgency and follow‑through.

Emergency Preparedness & Incident Command

Focus: Organizational readiness and crisis leadership

• Lead system-wide Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response programs.
• Serve as executive lead for the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), including planning, drills, real‑time activation, and post‑event review.
• Train leaders and staff on emergency roles, command structure, and response expectations.

Operational Leadership – Support Services

Focus: Reliable, efficient, and patient‑focused operations

• Provide executive oversight for Facilities Maintenance, Environmental Services, Central Transport, Security, and other assigned support functions (e.g., Food & Nutrition, as applicable).
• Ensure all departments operate in compliance with regulations, internal policies, and service standards.
• Promote operational consistency and best practices across departments and campuses.

Financial Management & Resource Stewardship

Focus: Cost control, value creation, and disciplined execution

• Develop, manage, and achieve operating budgets for all assigned departments.
• Partner with executive leadership to align departmental spending with organizational financial strategies.
• Apply structured decision‑making models that integrate planning, analysis, resourcing, and timely execution.

Collaboration & System Integration

Focus: Cross‑functional partnership and system thinking

• Collaborate closely with clinical, administrative, and operational leaders to support a seamless continuum of care.
• Identify operational needs and design solutions that balance departmental priorities with system‑wide objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on facilities, safety, and support services strategy.

Workforce Development & Engagement

Focus: Talent growth, accountability, and culture

• Ensure ongoing training, education, and competency development for staff to improve performance, safety, and career growth.
• Foster a culture of service excellence within all areas of responsibility.
• Drive associate engagement results, holding leaders accountable for outcomes compared to internal and external benchmarks.

Service Excellence & Patient Experience

Focus: Visible leadership and measurable service outcomes

• Create and sustain an environment that supports high service excellence and patient experience scores.
• Reinforce service standards through leadership presence, performance expectations, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

·      Undergraduate degree required in related field and/or significant related job experience.

·      Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in Facility Services, Environmental Services, as well as OSHA and Joint Commission environment of care and safety/security protocols.

·      Experience designing, developing, and implementing innovative programs to meet business goals, with strong strategy and execution skills, with prior space planning experience preferred.

·      Strong ability to analyze and diagnose conflicts and problems and create and implement business solutions.

·      Strong leadership skills, including the ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization.

·      Ability to transform departments with a solutions-based approach to problem solving.

·      Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and accrediting organization standards in all areas of responsibility .

·      A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver’s license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state). You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy and insurance company requirements, and any other requirements that may be required to operate a vehicle.

·      Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·      Master’s degree in a related field