Director, Facilities Management-LBJ Hospital

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a seasoned Facilities Engineering leader to direct infrastructure maintenance, MEP systems, and capital improvements across its hospital network in Harris County. The role oversees maintenance, budgeting, and contract management to sustain safe, compliant, and reliable hospital operations.

The position requires extensive hospital facilities experience, strong leadership, and expertise in CMMS/PMIS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Five (5) years in facilities management in a hospital environment.
• Five (5) years management experience in engineering, maintenance and/or construction in a healthcare institution.
• Strong communication skills: verbal, public speaking, writing and reports.
• Proficiencies in MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, PMIS and CMMS.
• Flexible schedule and travel.
• Construction/Design/MEP/Project Management (Budget/Scope/Schedule).

Responsibilities

• Directs Infrastructure, programmed maintenance including MEP, building envelope and equipment/systems.
• Establishes programmed maintenance procedures and schedules using CMMS.
• Provides Pavilion-specific Construction/Design Assistance on Capital Improvements (Architectural/Structural/MEP).
• Prepares Capital/Operating Budget for Pavilion; directs facilities maintenance & grounds staff; assists with dispatch.
• Monitors and advises regarding system-wide contracts (HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical/BAS/Fire Alarm/Elevator/Grounds).
• Coordinates with Life Safety and Infection Prevention to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.

Skills

Analytical

Mathematics

Statistical

CMMS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Word

PMIS

CMMS

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

Directs Infrastructure, programmed maintenance, including MEP, building envelope and equipment/systems, utilizing industry engineering best practices; Establishes programmed maintenance procedures and schedules according to industry standards and best practices, utilizing computerized maintenance management systems. Provide Pavilion specific Construction/Design Assistance on Capital Improvements (Architectural/Structural/MEP); Prepares Capital/Operating Budget for Pavilion: Directs Facilities Management maintenance & grounds keeping staff and assists with dispatch; monitor and advises regarding system wide Contracts (HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical/BAS/Fire Alarm/Elevator/Grounds Keeping); responsible for Contract Compliance; Financial Analysis and other Business Management Services. Coordinates with the Physical Environment committee and system Administrative director of engineering to provide required input on PE activities and risk management related to the assigned pavilion. Possesses the effectiveness to plan, organize, direct and execute assigned activities of the Facilities Engineering Department/Service function which are necessary in maintaining the physical structure, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and fire alarm systems, utilities and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition.

Possess knowledge of the Life Safety Code® and Regulatory Compliance, CMS, DNV, OSHA and any state and federal regulations. Coordinates engineering activities with the system and pavilion Life Safety and Infection Prevention staff to insure all required Life Safety and IP elements are met, including features of fire protection systems and equipment, ICRA and annual reviews of the Life Safety management plan and risk assessment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or related field
• Work Experience: Five (5) years in facilities management in a hospital environment
• Management Experience: Five (5) years management experience in engineering, maintenance and/or construction in a healthcare institution
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Correspondence, Writing /Reports
• Proficiencies: MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word , P.C., Project Management Information(PMIS)System
• Job Attributes
• Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics, Statistical, CMMS
• Work Schedule: Flexible, Travel
• Other Requirements: Construction/Design/MEP/Project Management(Budget/Scope/Schedule)
• Equipment Operated: PC including MS WORD, MS Excel, MS Power Point, PMIS and CMMS applications.