Director, Enterprise Plant Operations & Engineering

Lifespace Communities, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities, Inc. is seeking a Director of Plant Operations & Engineering to lead facilities standards and engineering across our premier senior living communities.

You will drive capital projects, manage multi-site operations, and build high-performing teams to elevate resident experiences. The role requires deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and proven ability to manage budgets, risk, and vendor relationships while traveling across sites to ensure consistently high

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management, plant operations, engineering, or building maintenance.
• Experience leading complex operations across multiple locations.
• 5-10 years of experience managing capital improvements, renovations, or related projects.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building systems, and preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrated success budgeting and driving measurable improvements.
• Willingness to travel extensively across communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide facilities standards across maintenance, engineering, housekeeping, laundry, grounds, security, and refurbishment.
• Drive operational efficiencies, quality outcomes, and exceptional service across locations.
• Establish KPIs, performance benchmarks, and accountability measures.
• Lead enterprise-wide adoption of work order management systems.
• Oversee capital improvements, renovations, refurbishment programs and related projects.
• Manage budgeting, staffing models, and vendor relationships.
• Coach and develop community leaders to strengthen performance and succession.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Operations management

Capital project leadership

Team development

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lifespace Communities, Inc. is seeking a Director of Plant Operations & Engineering to lead facilities standards and engineering across our premier senior living communities.

You will drive capital projects, manage multi-site operations, and build high-performing teams to elevate resident experiences. The role requires deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and proven ability to manage budgets, risk, and vendor relationships while traveling across sites to ensure consistently high