Director, Hospital Facilities & Operations

Nashville General Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville General Hospital seeks a Director of Facilities to drive the ongoing monitoring and management of the hospital’s physical plant, spaces, and related services. The role plans, assigns, and coordinates activities to ensure safe, efficient operation of facilities, security, and environmental services.

The position oversees budgeting, long‑range capital planning, vendor oversight, and adherence to codes, standards, and JCAHO reporting.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate Degree in Engineering or related field or have completed vocational training for a skilled trade such as Electrician, HVAC, or Plant Operations.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Director managing building operations, and 10 years of progressive Facilities Management at the Director level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ongoing monitoring of the physical plant and hospital spaces; plan and coordinate division activities for facilities, security and environmental services.
• Administer the operational budget in support of planning and construction activities.
• Direct or participate in major capital projects, ensuring user needs are met and projects meet standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely reporting to JCAHO and other agencies.
• Develop internal standards, manage staffing, training, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Contract negotiation

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering or related field

Vocational training in Electrician/HVAC/Plant Operations

Job description

Nashville General Hospital seeks a Director of Facilities to drive the ongoing monitoring and management of the hospital’s physical plant, spaces, and related services. The role plans, assigns, and coordinates activities to ensure safe, efficient operation of facilities, security, and environmental services.

The position oversees budgeting, long‑range capital planning, vendor oversight, and adherence to codes, standards, and JCAHO reporting.