Executive Director, Healthcare Facilities Operations

Our client is seeking an Executive Director of Facilities Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a large, multi‑site ambulatory care network. This executive‑level role is responsible for building, standardizing, and advancing a comprehensive facilities management program that supports 300+ outpatient and ambulatory locations across a major healthcare system.

The Executive Director will lead facilities operations, engineering services, maintenance programs, vendor and asset management, regulatory compliance, and workforce engagement across a complex healthcare portfolio. This leader will collaborate closely with senior executives, clinical stakeholders, and operational teams to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and patient‑centered facility environments.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | Relocation Assistance: Limited

Responsibilities:

Strategic Facilities Leadership

• Align facilities operations with organizational goals, patient care objectives, and long‑term system strategy.
• Develop and lead a scalable, high‑performing facilities management program for a large ambulatory network.
• Partner with executive leadership and clinical stakeholders to support growth, access, and operational excellence.

Operational Excellence & Standardization

• Ensure reliable service delivery, efficient workflows, and strong performance metrics across all facilities.
• Drive consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement across a distributed healthcare portfolio.
• Oversee maintenance operations, engineering services, asset management, and vendor performance across all sites.

Regulatory, Accreditation & Life Safety Compliance

• Lead readiness efforts for inspections, audits, and accreditation surveys.
• Maintain safe, compliant, and patient‑ready environments across all locations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable healthcare regulatory, accreditation, life safety, and environmental standards.

Financial & Resource Management

• Oversee capital planning, asset lifecycle management, and contracted services.
• Optimize cost efficiency while maintaining high service quality and regulatory compliance.
• Manage large operating budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and financial performance.

Team Leadership & Workforce Engagement

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
• Provide coaching, development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Lead large, multi‑site teams and multi‑level management structures across hundreds of locations.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Proven ability to manage large FTE populations across multiple locations.
• 7+ years of management experience, including leadership of multi‑level teams.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing large, multi‑site healthcare facilities portfolios.
• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience may be considered for highly qualified candidates.
• Experience partnering with C‑suite executives, healthcare administrators, physicians, and operational leaders to drive strategic initiatives.
• 7+ years of facilities management, engineering operations, or business/operations services experience across both hard and soft services.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory environments and multi‑site compliance programs.
• Background leading large‑scale standardization or transformation initiatives across distributed healthcare facilities.
• Experience supporting facilities operations within health systems, ambulatory networks, or academic medical environments.

Benefits & Perks (Full benefits details are provided upon hire):

• Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Career Development Opportunities
• 401(k) with matching contributions