Director, Facilities & Capital Projects

Who We Are

We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor recognize and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences life experiences knowledge unique capabilities and talent are significant to our culture resident experience and achievements!

What We Offer

• Benefits for all team members regardless of employment status:
  • Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days with employer match after one year.
  • Financial wellness education program.
  • Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
  • Early access pay options
  • Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Additional benefits for full-time team members
  • Medical Dental Vision and Voluntary Benefit options
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
  • Education reimbursement program.

If you are guided by goodness loyalty faith and fun and think you would be a good fit for our organization we would love to talk with you! With a resume or an application you are one step closer to this exciting opportunity!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director Facilities & Capital Projectsy Operations and Maintenance provides enterprise-level leadership and oversight for the physical condition safety reliability and regulatory readiness of senior living communities. This position supports community and operational leaders in maintaining safe secure well-maintained environments for residents families team members and visitors while promoting consistent facility standards across the organization.

The Director oversees and supports preventive maintenance Life Safety emergency preparedness building systems and equipment maintenance and housekeeping operations regulatory surveys plans of correction vendor partnerships and operating and capital projects. The role also partners with leadership on operating and capital budgets purchasing and inventory practices facility improvements construction and renovation projects and long-range facility planning.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides functional leadership education accountability mentorship and performance support to community maintenance and housekeeping leaders. Direct supervisory responsibilities may include assigned facilities or maintenance team members based on organizational structure and business needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Facility Operations & Physical Plant

• Oversee physical property maintenance and support communities in maintaining safe secure functional and well-maintained buildings equipment and grounds.
• Provide subject-matter expertise related to plumbing electrical HVAC appliances building equipment grounds and other physical plant systems.
• Investigate and support resolution of physical plant concerns maintenance-related repairs equipment failures building modifications and facility upgrades.
• Support the day-to-day effectiveness of maintenance and housekeeping operations including development implementation and standardization of policies procedures and standard operating practices.
• Implement and monitor effective use of organizational resources and recommend corrective or preventive measures to reduce operational safety property and financial risk.

Life Safety Emergency Preparedness & Regulatory Compliance

• Provide oversight and auditing of Life Safety OSHA and workplace safety practices preventive maintenance programs emergency preparedness plans and required facility documentation.
• Support community compliance with applicable federal state and local facility licensure Life Safety and building requirements in partnership with operational and clinical leadership.
• Oversee and support preparation for surveys and inspections conducted by authorized government agencies and other regulatory bodies.
• Partner with community leaders to develop implement and monitor plans of correction related to maintenance housekeeping Life Safety or physical plant deficiencies identified through surveys inspections or internal audits.
• Work with leaders to support completion and documentation of applicable federal state and organization-required safety and emergency preparedness training.
• Ensure facility-related concerns and feedback from residents and families are addressed promptly and appropriately.

Capital Projects Construction & Facility Planning

• Support operating expense (OpEx) and capital expenditure (CapEx) planning prioritization budgeting and project execution.
• Provide professional oversight and coordination for the design development construction renovation alteration and installation of facilities buildings systems and equipment.
• Coordinate with internal partners consultants contractors and vendors to review facility designs proposed changes to existing facilities equipment specifications substitutions and project requirements.
• Identify facility needs and contribute to long-range strategic plans that support organizational priorities community operations resident experience and brand standards.
• Monitor project scope timelines quality cost and operational impact; escalate material risks delays or budget concerns to leadership.

Budget Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Partner with leadership teams in developing and managing facility-related operating and capital budgets and support operations within established budgetary parameters.
• Develop and monitor purchasing and inventory-control practices for maintenance supplies equipment and related facility needs.
• Develop strategic vendor partnerships and opportunities for standardization across the organization to improve quality consistency efficiency service and value.
• Participate in vendor selection estimates proposals contract coordination performance review and issue resolution as appropriate.

Leadership Community Support & Accountability

• Provide leadership education accountability and mentorship to maintenance directors housekeeping leaders and other community team members responsible for facility operations.
• Partner with Executive Directors and regional leadership to strengthen facility performance operational consistency team effectiveness and accountability.
• Lead or facilitate recurring facilities and maintenance meetings planning discussions education and performance reviews to drive positive outcomes and share best practices.
• Support communities experiencing facility leadership vacancies urgent physical plant needs significant projects regulatory concerns or other operational challenges including temporary onsite support when necessary.
• Communicate significant facility risks regulatory concerns project barriers and resource needs promptly to appropriate leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in facilities management architecture engineering construction management business or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in facilities building operations equipment maintenance construction or a related field including multi-site leadership or oversight experience.
• Experience overseeing capital projects vendors contractors budgets and personnel.
• Experience in senior living healthcare hospitality multifamily housing or another highly regulated multi-site environment strongly preferred.
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record; ability to meet Company driving requirements when operating a vehicle for business purposes.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of facilities management and administration preventive maintenance building systems Life Safety emergency preparedness and workplace safety practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory licensing building fire and Life Safety requirements and the ability to interpret requirements across multiple jurisdictions with appropriate internal or external support.
• Strong business and financial acumen including operating and capital budgeting cost containment vendor management project prioritization and resource planning.
• Ability to evaluate facility conditions identify risk determine priorities develop practical solutions and drive timely corrective action.
• Excellent project-management analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across geographically dispersed communities.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence educate mentor and build effective partnerships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to urgent facility issues emergencies regulatory matters and changing operational priorities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Safety & Risk Management
• Operational Excellence
• Regulatory Readiness
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Stewardship
• Project Management
• Leadership & Mentorship
• Vendor Management
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Resident & Customer Focus

TRAVEL & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel up to approximately 50% may be required to support communities projects surveys meetings emergencies and organizational initiatives.
• Ability and willingness to provide temporary support for vacant community maintenance leadership positions when business needs require.
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours including evenings or weekends when necessary to respond to emergencies urgent facility needs projects or operational priorities.
• Work is performed in office community mechanical construction and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to noise dust weather conditions mechanical equipment and other conditions customary to facility operations.
• Ability to sit stand walk bend reach climb stairs and access areas of a community reasonably necessary to inspect facilities and oversee work. The position may require occasional lifting carrying pushing or moving of materials or equipment consistent with the essential functions of the role.

Compass Senior Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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