Facilities Director Job Description
Facilities director
provides technical expertise in all facets of compliance with AHCA, Joint Commission, CMS, and other applicable regulatory compliance agencies.
Facilities Director Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective facilities director job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included facilities director job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Training and education in the use and function of various types of equipment and systems, including the proper operation of chillers, boilers, emergency generators, electrical switch gear, automatic transfer switch, pumps and air handling equipment
Coordination of on-site construction activities and project management ensuring compliance with engineering principles, hospital standards, applicable contracts, and regulatory standards
Assist MEM/static engineering teams with union negotiations, job planning, labor allocation and performance
Provide leadership for our team leads (SPM/EH&S/Energy/Engineering field managers)
Recommends priorities and general strategies for facilities planning and construction
Provides managerial direction and control of departmental activities
Directly manages the planning of construction projects which include development of an appropriate scope of work, including direct management through design, construction or post-construction phases
Oversees long-range planning and development of new capital improvement programs
Developing and managing multi-million dollar operational and capital budgets
Develop short and long term objectives and performance metrics to measure progress against the objectives in a multi-site facility
Facilities Director Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Facilities Director
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CHFM, CFM, CPR, AED, CPMM, IFMA, PMP, FMA, OSHA, CPO
Education for Facilities Director
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the facilities director job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Management, Engineering, Education, Business, Business/Administration, Architecture, Technical, Construction, Construction Management, Project Management
Skills for Facilities Director
Desired skills for facilities director include:
State
Federal
Local regulatory standards
Joint Commission
NFPA and other healthcare regulatory agencies
Building construction
Chillers
Generators
HVAC/R
Engineering
Desired experience for facilities director includes:
Develops, implements, publishes, and monitors plans, procedures, and security standards to ensure constant protection of the staff, facilities, and equipment against hazards
Develops and reviews budgets plans, and goals for the portfolio under management
Functional and administrative control of a cost effective Facilities
Tracks team’s success against plans using established criteria
Responsible for recruiting, developing and building a team to support the facilities operations of the Corporate Campus
A high energy, results-oriented individual who can make a difference
Facilities Director Examples
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Facilities Director Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of facilities director. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for facilities director
- Strong leadership & interpersonal skills to develop relationships leading to motivated staff
- Basic computer skills & working knowledge of computer programs
- Supervises and coordinates daily activities of the Park Operations Division as assigned
- Performs field and facility inspections.Oversight and monitoring of progress of maintenance and repair plans
- Coordinates and supervises special maintenance / construction projects
- Coordinates routine activities between departments such as Capital Improvements and Recreation
- Assumes director's duties in their absence
- Insures proper care and maintenance of equipment and facilities
- Develops and maintains special facilities
- Recommends specifications for purchases
Qualifications for facilities director
- Evaluates, disciplines, and trains subordinates
- Develop and oversee maintenance and calibration programs for all manufacturing equipment, plant utilities and building infrastructure
- Manage work processes and schedule support levels required to meet plant goals and metrics
- Communicate operational status regularly to senior plant management and to corporate management, as required, at the appropriate level of detail
- Elevator Test and Permits
- Manage construction projects for facility
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of facilities director. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for facilities director
- Compile review and manage the implementation of all policies and procedures relating to H&S, environmental affairs, car fleet and facilities management
- Manage budgets across UK, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland ensuring maximum ROI is achieved and all spend represents best value
- Manage external suppliers from tender process through contract negotiations and service delivery
- Manage key 3rd party stakeholder relationship local authorities, insurance inspectors
- Ensure all contracted 3rd parties are delivering against contractual obligations and using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievements of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement
- Ensure all works comply with relevant local legislation and are completed to a high standard
- Ensure car fleet service provider consistently implements most cost effective method of procurement – Evaluate car provision to meet the demands of the user and minimize impact on the environment
- Develop, implement and ensure compliance of North Europe Travel Policy
- Ensure travel management policy is adhered to at all times - Evaluate hotels for inclusion on preferred supplier list – approve/reject out of policy bookings
- Ensure all senior stakeholders are aware of any pending H&S/ Compliance matters that may affect the company reputation or may result in legal action
Qualifications for facilities director
- Minimum of 10 years of space planning and project management experience with experience leading a team
- In-depth knowledge of branding and marketing techniques to help lead strategic vision of space planning and design team
- Experience with CAFM system (such as Tririga, Manhattan, or Archibus), and a computer drafting/drawing application (such as Design Review, Revit, AutoCAD, Visio)
- In-depth knowledge and experience working with Excel spreadsheets, database programs and other Microsoft Office programs required
- Strategic focus with a creative skillset
- Be proactive and take ownership of requests
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a facilities director. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for facilities director
- Partner with Supply Chain in creating bid packages, evaluating responses, negotiating contracts and ultimately awarding construction projects
- Utilize formal Project Management disciplines in planning, communicating, delivering, commissioning and closing all projects
- Analyze AFE spending and prepare reports and supplemental AFE requests as necessary
- Oversee and manage the performance of each Project Manager, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and according to established budget
- Review and approve project invoices for payment
- Ensure projects are fully documented at completion
- Assist in the preparation of assigned space for incoming personnel, the interoffice moves
- Assist the Vice President and coordinate with stakeholders to project seating needs and manage space
- Assist in the implementation of security, fire and Health & Safety related policies and procedures
- Maintain all office security systems including access, CCTV system and maintain an up-to-date equipment inventory
Qualifications for facilities director
- Displays strong organization and project management skill
- Able to analyze highly conceptual issues and problems
- Delivers effective presentations
- Demonstrates proficiency using standard office software applications in addition to facilities management systems
- Able to lead a team across all disciplines of facilities management including (but not limited to) information technology (IT), telephony, plumbing, electrical, maintenance, painting and building/construction
- Able to understand and communicate pertinent building and business regulations
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of facilities director. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for facilities director
- Influence integration at all platform business verticals globally by driving process improvement and consistent operational execution with initial focus on domestic IFM
- Manage Service Quality Program analytics
- Create/support L&D Curriculum on Core Competencies in support of Service Quality Program
- Support site surveys/inspections and provide analytical report on results
- Assist 160+ North American branches in developing yard layouts, including equipment placement, building locations, container and parts storage and maintenance and repair areas
- Working with regional and local leadership will lead local branch yard and building remodels and branch relocations, ensuring all new locations are designed and ready prior to the move date
- Create a schedule of regular evaluation of the facilities
- Develop and implement policies and procedures that affect the use of supplies and facilities
- Participate in and facilitate new site selection
- Educate branch employees on the proper use and care of its equipment and other facilities
Qualifications for facilities director
- Post secondary education in Facilities Management and/or Project Management an asset
- At least four years of management experience in a healthcare environment
- Organizational, Verbal, Interpersonal, Customer Relations, Mathematical, Analytical, Grammar/Spelling, Read/Comprehend written instructions, Follow verbal instructions
- Project/construction management experience desired
- The employee will be required to travel throughout North America approximately 25% of the time
- General familiarity with public area and back of house risk areas of a high-traffic destination shopping center and measures used to reduce risk and maximize the customer experience in these areas
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a facilities director. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for facilities director
- Providing sound leadership, direction and expertise to department managers and staff to meet goals, initiatives and objectives
- Interacts extensively with Global Real Estate, Facilities & Security Senior leadership, department managers, and staff Strategic Sourcing to facilitate the effective provision of services through planning, idea sharing, problem solving, and decision-making to develop and implement cost-effective programs including training, service, equipment selection, codes/standards compliance and quality improvement
- Partner, advise and maintain relationships with business units and clients to create a win-win atmosphere for the organization
- Assist other Departments and resources in support of site selection process
- Promote and maintain positive landlord relationships
- Assist Real Estate Team with creation & development sustainable solutions for internal customers for real estate requirements
- Create & solve and/or provide support to special projects – Construction, Major Projects
- Exhibits regular and reliable attendance
- Provide resources and training for safe operations within the Facilities Department
- Experience developing and tracking budgets, bid and purchasing procedures and expense control
Qualifications for facilities director
- Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Share Point)
- Familiar with practices and procedures associated with electrical and mechanical systems and equipment, facility layouts and industrial heating and air conditioning
- A minimum of 10 years of experience working in marketing or business development
- Experience managing non-personal social media accounts like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc, including experience using social media analytics tools
- Previous Technical Facilities Management experience
- Knowledge of large scale electrical distribution and air conditioning systems