Director, Facility Operations

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System seeks a Director of Facility Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for facility services across hospitals, ambulatory sites, urgent cares, and clinics within a defined region. You will oversee Building Services, Plant Operations and Property Management, aligning with regulatory standards and enterprise goals.

The role drives long-range planning, ensures safe, reliable infrastructure, and manages major and minor capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospital administration, business, or public administration, or experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years in regulatory compliance, contract admin, capital construction, property management or engineering in healthcare settings.
• 5+ years of experience with Joint Commission standards and Environment of Care.
• 5+ years of management or supervisory experience with budget responsibility.
• Driver license/abstract from multiple issuers.
• CHFM certification within 3 years of hire; internal candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain departmental services per Joint Commission, CMS, OHSA and local/federal requirements.
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning to meet deadlines and project needs.
• Contribute to long-range facility and infrastructure planning.
• Oversee operation, maintenance and reliability of building systems and infrastructure.
• Oversee minor construction, renovations and facility improvement projects.
• Oversee Building & Engineering Services, Plant Operations and Property Management functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Administration

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Primary Day, Schedule:

Position Summary

The Director, Facility Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for facility services at a large across a defined region within MultiCare Health System, including hospitals, ambulatory sites, urgent cares, and clinics. This role oversees Building Services, Plant Operations, Property Management, and may support additional service lines as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain all departmental services in accordance with standards and criteria established by regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission, CMS, ODH as well as local and federal agencies to ensure compliance with those external requirements.
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning, optimizing the utilization of personnel, technology, and infrastructure to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Contribute to long range facility and infrastructure planning.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of building systems, utilities, and infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, vertical transportation, life safety).
• Oversee minor construction, renovations, and facility improvement projects.
• Oversee Building & Engineering Services, Plant Operations, and Property Management functions to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Administration, Business, Public Administration, or experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• Seven (7) years of technical experience working in any combination of regulatory compliance, contract administration, routine capital construction, property management and/or engineering for various equipment systems found in a client-services/client-oriented service provider organization providing services in a healthcare setting
• Five (5) years of experience with The Joint Commission standards, specific familiarity with Environment of Care standards, requirements, and compliance
• Five (5) years of management or supervisory experience with budget responsibility
• Driver License/Abstract - Multiple Issuers
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) within 3 years of Hire Date
• Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting minimum requirements

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $142,459.20 - $205,025.60 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.