Director, Facilities Management - Retama Hospital

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Job summary

University Health is developing a new Retama Park Hospital in Selma, Texas, adding 166 beds with planned expansion to 286. The role oversees Plant Engineering, ensuring maintenance of critical hospital infrastructure and utilities, with a focus on safety, efficiency and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least six years of supervisory experience in physical plant and healthcare, plus hospital- environment familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural/Engineering or related field; Civil, Mechanical or Electrical preferred or related business degree.
• Minimum of six years supervisory experience in physical plant / civil engineering and health care activities is preferred.
• Experience with central utility plant equipment (chiller, steam boilers, hydraulic systems, building controls, electrical, and air handlers) in a hospital environment is required.
• Preferred candidate will have at least two years as Facilities Director in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manages the Plant Engineering Department through schedules, controls, procurement and proper storage of equipment and supplies, and sound fiscal and productivity programs.
• Directly responsible for ensuring building, grounds, machinery, utilities, and distribution systems are maintained in good operating condition and repaired promptly and efficiently.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Central utility plant equipment

Healthcare facilities leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural/Engineering or related field

Civil/Mechanical/Electrical or related field preferred

Experience in hospital environment preferred

Tools

Chiller systems

Steam boilers

Building controls & electrical systems

HVAC familiarity

Job description

Come grow with us! At University Health, we are building a healthier future with our community hospitals. We welcome driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

University Health Retama Hospital will be located next to the Retama Park Horse Track in Selma off of Loop 1604 and Retama Parkway.

This community hospital also includes a 24/7 emergency department, labor and delivery unit, radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, neonatal intensive care unit/nursery, and inpatient units for both adults and children. The hospital will open in 2026-27 with 166 beds and is designed to expand to 286 beds as this area continues to grow. To make it even more convenient for patients, a connected 100,000-square-foot medical office building will offer appointments for a wide range of medical and surgical specialists.

University Health is Leading the Way

For more than 100 years, University Health has been here to heal, to improve health, to lead, innovate and advance the practice of medicine. Above all, the people of University Health are here to serve all who entrust us with their health and lives with the highest quality care, respect and compassion.

• Efficiently manages the Plant Engineering Department through schedules and controls, procurement and proper use and storage of equipment and supplies, and sound fiscal and productivity programs.
• Directly responsible for ensuring building, grounds, machinery, utilities, and distribution system are maintained in good operating condition and repaired promptly and efficiently.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in an Architectural / Engineering or related field, preferably Civil, Mechanical or Electrical or a degree in business management or related field.
• Requires a minimum of six years of supervisory experience in physical plant / civil engineering and health care activities is preferred.
• Candidates with ten (10) or more years of supervisory experience in physical plant / civil engineering and health care activities may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree.
• Experience must include general knowledge of central utility plant equipment (chiller, steam boilers, hydraulic systems, building controls, electrical, and air handlers) in a critical building environment.
• Preferred candidate will also have a minimum of two (2) years as a Facilities Director in a hospital environment.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Extensive ancillary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance