Director-Facility Logistics
Memphis, TN - USA
Job Summary
Director of Facilities & Logistics
Organization: Baptist Medical Group (BMG)
Department: Facilities & Logistics
Reports To: Executive Director of Shared Services
Position Summary
The Director of Facilities & Logistics provides strategic and operational leadership for all facilities construction capital projects and logistics functions across Baptist Medical Group. As a non-profit healthcare organization BMG depends on safe compliant and efficiently managed facilities to support high-quality patient care and clinical operations. This role is responsible for ensuring that all medical office buildings clinics and support facilities are planned maintained and enhanced in alignment with BMGs mission and the standards of Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation. The Director partners closely with executive leadership clinical leaders and external partners to deliver facilities solutions that promote patient safety operational excellence regulatory compliance and fiscal stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Mission Alignment
Provide vision leadership and oversight for all facilities and logistics operations supporting BMGs ambulatory and administrative environments.
Align facilities and capital planning initiatives with BMGs mission patient care priorities and organizational growth strategies.
Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Director of Shared Services on facilities-related risks opportunities and long-term planning.
Lead mentor and develop facilities construction and project management staff.
Capital Planning & Financial Stewardship
Develop and oversee multi-year capital expenditure plans based on facility conditions clinical needs and organizational priorities.
Prepare manage and monitor capital and operating budgets ensuring responsible use of non-profit resources.
Review and approve project budgets change orders and capital requests.
Measure final project costs against approved budgets and provide transparent reporting to executive leadership.
Construction & Project Management
Oversee all phases of construction and renovation projects including tenant improvements common area improvements and major building system replacements.
Direct project scope definition feasibility analysis scheduling and coordination with clinical and operational stakeholders.
Manage design development bidding processes contractor selection and construction administration.
Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with approved architectural plans building standards and healthcare operational requirements.
Ensure timely project closeout documentation and post-project evaluation.
Facilities Operations & Building Systems
Provide oversight of all building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing elevators security fire alarm emergency systems roofing and building automation systems.
Ensure compatibility of new systems with existing infrastructure and continuity of clinical operations.
Evaluate facility needs including the assessment of sub-metering and energy efficiency opportunities.
Oversee the Work Order Management system to ensure preventive maintenance inspections testing and repairs are completed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and healthcare best practices.
Vendor & Contract Management
Manage relationships with architects engineers contractors and third-party service providers.
Solicit review and approve proposals for facilities services and construction projects.
Negotiate execute and manage service agreements and construction contracts.
Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms safety standards and service-level expectations.
Compliance Safety & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with all applicable Life Safety ADA City State and Federal regulations as well as Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation standards.
Support healthcare regulatory readiness by maintaining facilities that meet accreditation safety and operational requirements.
Read and interpret lease agreements ground leases POAs and related financial and legal documents.
Identify and mitigate facilities-related risks to protect patients staff visitors and organizational assets.
Reporting & Collaboration
Provide regular executive-level reports on project timelines capital spending risks and facilities performance.
Collaborate with clinical leadership operations IT and finance to ensure facilities support patient care delivery.
Communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Construction Management Engineering Business Administration or a related field (required).
Minimum of 810 years of progressive experience in facilities management construction management or capital project leadership.
Prior leadership experience in healthcare non-profit or similarly regulated environments preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong knowledge of healthcare facilities commercial building systems and construction practices.
Proven ability to manage complex capital projects and large budgets.
Experience interpreting architectural drawings contracts leases and financial documents.
Strong vendor negotiation contract management and cost-control skills.
Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
High level of integrity accountability and commitment to service excellence.
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based with regular visits to clinics medical office buildings and construction sites.
Occasional travel between BMG locations as required.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.