Director of Facilities Operations & Safety

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 138,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a senior facilities leader to oversee Operations and Maintenance for a complex campus. You will lead teams across maintenance, utilities, landscape, administration, energy management, and customer service, driving best practices for exceptional facility performance.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture to support mission-driven work and long-term success of St. Jude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience leading facilities operations and managing budgets, capital projects, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Facilities Operations and Maintenance across campus.
• Develop and implement standards and best practices to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
• Direct planning, resource allocation, and budget management to achieve goals.
• Identify innovative solutions and process improvements to boost performance and customer satisfaction.
• Lead safety, compliance, and regulatory initiatives with strong governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field

Master's degree preferred

CHFM Certification

CEFP Certification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a senior facilities leader to oversee Operations and Maintenance for a complex campus. You will lead teams across maintenance, utilities, landscape, administration, energy management, and customer service, driving best practices for exceptional facility performance.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture to support mission-driven work and long-term success of St. Jude.