Forefront Healthcare is looking for a highly organized collaborative and hands-on Director of Facilities Management.
Position Information:
Location: Elk City OK
Type: This is a salaried exempt leadership position. Extended hours on-call availability and emergency response may be required.
Salary: $85000/yr
Position Summary:
The Director of Facilities serves as the site-level leader for all facilities management operations while representing Forefront within the client organization. This role has full accountability for safety compliance financial performance and operational effectiveness of the facility. The Director sets the vision and strategy for facilities operations ensures alignment with both Forefront standards and client expectations and serves as the primary liaison between the clients executive leadership (Administrator COO etc.) and Forefront Regional Leadership.
The Director directly oversees the Facility Manager(s) and hourly facility staff and provides leadership direction and decision-making authority for day-to-day operations capital planning and long-term facility strategy while maintaining strong partnership and communication with both the client and Forefront leadership.
Essential Functions and Duties:
Serve as the primary site leader responsible for all facilities operations and outcomes
Establish strategic direction for maintenance utilities fire/life safety and facility improvement programs
Lead mentor and evaluate Facility Managers and facilities hourly staff
Ensure full compliance with regulatory safety and accreditation requirements
Own operating and capital budgets; approve expenditures and manage financial performance
Develop and execute long-term capital plans and facility improvement strategies
Partner with the client clinical teams vendors and regulatory agencies to ensure service excellence and alignment
Partner with Forefront Regional Leadership to drive performance financial results and strategic initiatives
Establish and monitor KPIs performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead emergency preparedness life safety and business continuity planning
Make final decisions on priorities staffing models and vendor engagement
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel:
Some travel may occur for training and/or meetings.
General Responsibility as Required for Position:
Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Health and Safety regulations Compliance requirements Patient Rights Confidentiality and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
Attends department meetings as required.
Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses if applicable.
Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.
Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering Business or related field preferred
Minimum five (5) years of progressive facilities leadership experience
Demonstrated expertise in building systems regulatory compliance life safety and accreditation standards
Strong financial acumen including budgeting forecasting and capital planning
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills delivering clear expectations timely feedback and consistent follow-through at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to lead managers and influence cross-functional teams
License and Certification
A valid drivers license is required.
OSHA 10 (General Industry) required within six (6) months of hire
CFM CHFM or equivalent preferred
Additional Information :
Why Youll Love Leading With Us:
Supportive Culture: Be part of a collaborative leadership team that values input celebrates wins and drives continuous improvement.
Growth-Focused: Gain access to leadership development Lean Six Sigma opportunities and a clear path for advancement.
Competitive Benefits: Full-time benefits include medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) pet insurance and unlimited PTO.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience