Centralus AVP Facilities, Maintenance and Planning

Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Facilities, Maintenance & Planning. This senior executive will drive operational excellence and strategic planning for our multi-site healthcare system.

The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years of experience in healthcare facilities management and a relevant degree. The role focuses on overseeing maintenance programs and ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering a safe and efficient environment aligned with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in healthcare facilities management.
• Experience overseeing large-scale capital projects ($50M+).
• Demonstrated success in a complex, multi-site healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the system-wide master facility plan.
• Oversee all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Implement standardized project governance and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Financial acumen

Leadership skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a health-related field

Master’s degree in business, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Facilities, Maintenance & Planning

Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President of Facilities (AVP), Maintenance & Planning is a senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, and long‑range planning of the health system's built environment. This role oversees all facilities operations, maintenance programs, capital planning, construction management, environment of care compliance, and master facility planning across a multi‑site, high‑acuity health system. The AVP ensures that all facilities are safe, resilient, efficient, and aligned with the organization’s strategic growth priorities. This leader partners closely with clinical, operational, and financial executives to support patient‑centered care delivery and long‑term organizational sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Lead the system‑wide master facility plan, ensuring alignment with clinical service line growth, population health needs, and long‑term capital strategy.
• Develop multi‑year capital investment roadmaps, prioritizing safety, regulatory compliance, modernization, and ROI.
• Serve as executive sponsor for major construction and renovation initiatives, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance of buildings, utilities, and clinical infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, ASHRAE, and other regulatory standards.
• Drive modernization of building systems, including energy management, sustainability initiatives, and smart‑facility technologies.

Construction, Renovation & Capital Projects

• Lead the planning, design, procurement, and execution of all construction and renovation projects across the system.
• Manage relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and external partners.
• Implement standardized project governance, risk management, and quality assurance processes.

Safety, Compliance & Environment of Care

• Ensure continuous readiness for regulatory surveys and accreditation.
• Oversee emergency preparedness for infrastructure‑related events (power failures, weather events, system outages).
• Champion a culture of safety, reliability, and proactive risk mitigation.

Financial & Operational Stewardship

• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for facilities, maintenance, and planning functions.
• Optimize resource allocation, vendor performance, and lifecycle asset management.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, energy efficiency, and operational improvements.

Leadership & Culture

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of directors, managers, engineers, and skilled trades.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with clinical and administrative leaders to support patient‑centered operations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a health‑related field required.
• Master’s degree in business, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in healthcare facilities management, construction, or capital planning.
• Experience overseeing large‑scale capital projects ($50M+).
• Demonstrated success in a complex, multi‑site healthcare environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of regulatory codes, life safety, environment of care, and healthcare infrastructure.
• Strong financial acumen, including capital planning and budget management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to lead through change and drive system‑wide standardization.

Performance Metrics

• Regulatory compliance scores and survey readiness.
• Capital project delivery (schedule, budget, quality).
• Facility uptime and reliability metrics.
• Energy efficiency and sustainability performance.
• Employee engagement and retention within facilities teams.
• Alignment of facility strategy with organizational growth plans.