Director, Healthcare Facilities

JLL; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Director, Facilities to lead operations for healthcare properties in the Mid-Atlantic. You will guide teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize building systems for safety, performance, and patient care environments.

The role focuses on strategic capital planning, preventive maintenance programs, and energy management across Maryland, DC, and Virginia, with heavy travel within the market.

Qualifications

• Experience leading healthcare facilities operations and regulated environments.
• Knowledge of healthcare codes, life safety, and OSHA compliance.
• Strong advisory and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities teams across complex healthcare properties.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, energy strategies, and capital plans.
• Coordinate emergency responses and compliance reporting.
• Support budget planning with detailed financials.
• Provide strategic guidance to owners and admins.

Skills

Facilities ops

Building automation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Energy mgmt software

Building Management System

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

As a Director, Facilities at JLL, reporting into the Regional Facilities leader, you will provide strategic support and technical guidance for facilities operations across healthcare properties in the Mid-Atlantic market (Maryland, DC, Virginia), ensuring optimal performance, regulatory compliance, and safety across complex facility systems. You'll advise on critical building infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, medical gas systems, and building automation systems while supporting teams of skilled technicians and maintenance professionals. You'll serve as the primary technical advisor for facilities management teams and clients, providing strategic guidance on capital improvements, system upgrades, and long-term facility planning that enhances operational efficiency and patient care environments. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including facilities managers, clinical staff, and healthcare administrators to deliver integrated solutions.

Location: Must be based in the Mid-Atlantic market (Maryland, DC, Virginia). Role requires heavy travel within the market.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to facilities teams responsible for maintaining complex building and medical systems across single or multiple healthcare properties in your assigned portfolio
• Advise on and support the development and implementation of comprehensive preventive maintenance programs, energy management strategies, and capital improvement plans to optimize facility performance and lifecycle costs
• Guide emergency response procedures and support coordination with local authorities, contractors, and internal teams during critical incidents or system failures
• Support annual operating budget planning for facilities operations including maintenance contracts, utility costs, and capital expenditure planning with detailed financial reporting
• Conduct regular facility inspections and system assessments to identify improvement opportunities, code compliance issues, and potential safety hazards
• Advise on vendor selection and coordinate with contractors and service providers to ensure quality delivery of specialized maintenance services and major system installations or upgrades
• Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations for facility owners, healthcare administrators, and senior management regarding facility performance, sustainability metrics, and recommended improvements
• Advise on compliance with all applicable healthcare facility codes, Joint Commission standards, environmental regulations, OSHA safety standards, and local jurisdiction requirements
• Mentor and support facilities staff and technicians while fostering a culture of safety, continuous learning, and operational excellence across the facilities teams.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of healthcare facilities operations experience or experience in other regulated industries such as Life Sciences
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare facility codes, life safety systems, Joint Commission standards, environmental regulations, and OSHA compliance requirements
• Strong advisory and stakeholder engagement skills with experience supporting technical staff and coordinating with diverse stakeholder groups
• Advanced proficiency in building automation systems, energy management software, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and emergency response situations
• Strong budget analysis and financial advisory skills with experience supporting operational cost control and capital expenditure planning

Preferred qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive facilities leadership experience in healthcare facilities
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field Professional certifications such as CEM (Certified Energy Manager), LEED AP, CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager), or similar certifications Experience with smart building technologies, IoT systems, and advanced building analytics platforms for predictive maintenance and performance optimization
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems, carbon reduction strategies, and ESG reporting requirements for healthcare portfolios
• Previous experience supporting facilities operations for large-scale healthcare properties or complex multi-building campuses
• Advanced project management capabilities with experience supporting and leading major capital improvement projects and system modernization initiatives

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

160,000.00 - 190,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site -Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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