Director, Facilities Management-LBJ Hospital

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

Job summary

Harris Health System in Houston, TX seeks a senior Facilities Engineering leader to direct infrastructure, maintenance, and capital projects across hospital campuses. You will manage MEP systems, oversee a team, and coordinate with Life Safety, Infection Prevention, and regulatory functions to maintain safe, compliant facilities.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 5+ years in hospital facilities management and 5+ years of leadership in healthcare construction, with strong CMMS/PMIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Five (5) years in facilities management in a hospital environment.
• Five (5) years of management experience in engineering, maintenance or construction in a healthcare setting.
• Strong verbal, written communication and public speaking abilities.
• Proficiency with CMMS, PMIS and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Directs infrastructure and programmed maintenance including MEP, building envelope and equipment/systems.
• Establishes maintenance procedures and schedules per industry standards and best practices.
• Provides project design assistance for capital improvements; prepares budgets for Pavilion operations.
• Directs facilities management and grounds staff and coordinates with system Life Safety and Infection Prevention teams.
• Ensures contract compliance, risk management and regulatory requirements (Life Safety, CMS, OSHA).

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Written communication

Writing/Reports

Analytical

Mathematics

CMMS

PMIS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Word

PMIS System

CMMS

Job description

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 M S WORD, M S Excel, M S Power Point, P M I S and C M M S applications.