Director / Manager – Hospital Facilities & Plant Operations

Vanguard Resources Inc; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Life insurance and disability

Tuition assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Vanguard Resources, Inc. leads facilities operations for USMD Hospital at Arlington in Arlington, TX.

The role oversees maintenance, engineering, and safety for a specialty acute-care hospital, reporting to hospital leadership and guiding a facilities team. Ideal candidates bring hands-on leadership in hospital facilities with experience in regulatory readiness and safety programs; includes a competitive compensation package, relocation assistance, and a strong cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• : Acute care hospital facilities, engineering, or plant operations experience.
• : Previous supervisory or facilities leadership experience.
• : Strong working knowledge of hospital mechanical, electrical, HVAC, emergency power, and life safety systems.
• : Familiarity with healthcare regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• : Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• : A proactive, hands-on leadership style with strong accountability and operational judgment.
• : Proficiency in MS Office/computer/technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily facilities maintenance, plant operations, and critical building systems
• Oversee preventive maintenance, emergency response, and infrastructure reliability
• Serve as the Designated Site Safety Officer, overseeing Emergency Management and facility safety programs
• Maintain regulatory readiness, including Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, Environment of Care, and Life Safety standards
• Lead, mentor, and support facilities personnel
• Manage departmental priorities, budgets, vendors, and contracted services
• Partner closely with hospital administration and clinical leadership to ensure operational excellence

Skills

Acute care

Facilities leadership

Engineering ops

Plant operations

Supervisory

Regulatory compliance

Life safety

HVAC systems

Emergency power

Budget management

Communication

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

BMS

Job description

Director / Manager – Hospital Facilities & Plant Operations

Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI) | USMD Hospital at Arlington (VRI Client)

Arlington, TX | Full-Time | Salaried/Exempt

Acute Care Hospital Experience Required

Competitive Salary | Annual Bonus | Relocation Assistance Budgeted

An Exciting Healthcare Facilities Leadership Opportunity!

Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI) is actively recruiting for an experienced, hands‑on Director / Manager of Hospital Facilities & Plant Operations to lead facilities operations at USMD Hospital in Arlington, TX, a respected specialty acute‑care surgical hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for an established healthcare facilities leader or an experienced Facilities Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Assistant Director ready to advance into greater leadership responsibility.

The position may be filled at the Director or Manager level based on qualifications and experience. Located at 801 West Interstate 20, Arlington, TX, USMD Hospital at Arlington is a physician‑led specialty hospital known for its advanced surgical capabilities, high-quality care, and patient‑centered approach.

Facility Highlights:

• 34 private patient suites
• 8 operating rooms and two procedure rooms
• Advanced robotic‑assisted and minimally invasive surgical capabilities
• Multiple surgical specialties, including orthopedics, spine, neurosurgery, and urology
• Collaborative environment with direct access to hospital and clinical leadership

This facility offers the sophistication of an advanced surgical hospital within a smaller, highly collaborative setting where leadership is visible and operational impact is immediate.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Hands‑On Leadership: Take ownership of daily facilities operations in a specialized hospital environment.
• Meaningful Impact: Work directly with hospital leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations supporting exceptional patient care.
• Experienced Team: Lead and develop an established facilities team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Strong Corporate Support: Benefit from VRI’s experienced healthcare facilities leadership team, technical resources, and operational support network.
• Career Growth: Expand your leadership responsibilities with a respected, family‑owned organization serving healthcare facilities nationwide.

Leadership Scope & Responsibilities

The Director / Manager will provide leadership and oversight of hospital maintenance, engineering, plant operations, regulatory compliance, and environmental safety.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead daily facilities maintenance, plant operations, and critical building systems
• Oversee preventive maintenance, emergency response, and infrastructure reliability
• Serve as the Designated Site Safety Officer, overseeing Emergency Management and facility safety programs
• Maintain regulatory readiness, including Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, Environment of Care, and Life Safety standards
• Lead, mentor, and support facilities personnel
• Manage departmental priorities, budgets, vendors, and contracted services
• Partner closely with hospital administration and clinical leadership to ensure operational excellence

Compensation & Benefits

VRI offers a competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance and temporary housing, when applicable
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition assistance and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities

EOE

Vanguard Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Why Vanguard Resources, Inc.?

Founded in 1996, Vanguard Resources, Inc. is a family‑owned facilities management organization with nearly 30 years of experience delivering dependable operational support to healthcare organizations.

Guided by our mission, Turning Support Into Solutions®, we recognize that exceptional facilities leadership plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Acute care hospital facilities, engineering, or plant operations experience
• Previous supervisory or facilities leadership experience
• Strong working knowledge of hospital mechanical, electrical, HVAC, emergency power, and life safety systems
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• A proactive, hands‑on leadership style with strong accountability and operational judgment
• Proficiency in MS Office/computer/technology

Preferred: Experience as a Hospital Facilities Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Director, or Director. CHFM certification or comparable technical credentials are a plus.