Assistant Vice President, Facilities Operations

Swedish Hospital; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Annual increases based on performance

Career pathways for professionalGrowth

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program savings plan

Health savings account options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an AVP, Facilities Operations to lead system-wide planning and management across hospitals, ambulatory sites, and real estate. The role standardizes maintenance practices, drives process improvements, and ensures facilities are safe, functional, and ready to support high-quality patient care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, safety, or healthcare management, with Master's preferred and CHFM/CHMM/PE certifications strongly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, safety, healthcare management is required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Safety, Healthcare Management is preferred.
• Certification: CHFM, CHMM, or PE strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and serve as a primary contributor to the strategy and vision for the Facilities service line, meeting current and future needs and fulfilling enterprise-wide strategic objectives.
• Build and develop an inclusive, high-performing leadership team across facility operations. Drive staff development through coaching, performance evaluation, goal setting, and educational opportunities to ensure competent teams.
• Develop and maintain systems for ongoing monitoring of service quality, safety, and appropriateness; promote a culture of safety and ensure alignment with enterprise values and patient-centric goals.
• Plan the facilities capital project portfolio and strategic infrastructure and energy plans, prioritizing needs with senior leaders and coordinating with planning, design, and construction teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, safety, healthcare management

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Safety, Healthcare Management

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$84.72 - $131.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: AVP, Facilities Operations


• Location: Glenbrook or Elmhurst Hospital


• Full Time/Part Time: Full time


• Hours: Days, exempt

General Summary

The Assistant Vice President, Facilities Operations oversees system-wide operational planning and management across all Endeavor acute care hospitals, ambulatory sites, non-acute real estate, and support facilities. This leader standardizes maintenance and engineering practices across sites, drives process improvement, and prioritizes capital needs with senior leaders. The role exists to ensure facility strategies are executed consistently and efficiently - so every site is safe, functional, and ready to support best-in-class patient care.

What you will do

• Set direction and serve as a primary contributor to the strategy and vision for the Facilities service line, meeting current and future needs and fulfilling enterprise-wide strategic objectives. Research and implement best-in-class practices, including benchmarking and innovative ideas, to improve operations and ensure safe facilities.


• Build and develop an inclusive, high-performing leadership team across facility operations. Drive staff development through coaching, performance evaluation, goal setting, and educational opportunities to ensure competent, educated teams. Monitor customer satisfaction, assess needs, communicate effectively, and drive changes to exceed expectations. Promote effective communication and collaboration between support service departments.


• Develop and maintain systems for ongoing monitoring of service quality, safety, and appropriateness. Promote a culture of safety across the Facilities department, making safety the top priority in all department activities and ensuring alignment with enterprise values and patient-centric goals. Ensure consistent implementation of all code requirements system-wide.


• Plan the facilities capital project portfolio. Responsible for the strategic infrastructure and energy plans for each facility, reviewing with the Vice President, Operations and other key stakeholders as needed. Prioritize capital needs with senior leaders and collaborate with planning, design, and construction teams for efficient project execution. Plan, implement, and evaluate projects, services, and policies to enhance and sustain facility performance.

What you will need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, safety, healthcare management, or a similar discipline is required. Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Safety, Healthcare Management, or a related field is preferred.


• Certification: Industry certification or license such as Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred.


• Experience: Industry certification or license such as Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development


• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Free Parking


• Wellness Program Savings Plan


• Health Savings Account Options
  
• Retirement Options with Company Match


• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay


• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.