Director of Plant Operations and Capital Planning

Carroll Lutheran Village, Inc.; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

On-site fitness center & indoor pool

Job summary

Carroll Lutheran Village, Inc. in Westminster, MD is seeking a Director of Plant Operations and Capital Planning to lead maintenance, safety, and facility operations across a large campus.

The role oversees capital planning, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, well-maintained community. Responsibilities include managing a maintenance and safety team, implementing a work order system, and coordinating emergency procedures while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility operations and risk management, preferably in higher education, healthcare or senior living with at least 3 years at a leadership level.
• Strong knowledge of institutional HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with budgeting, maintenance software, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond effectively in emergencies.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with emergency evacuation procedures if needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive Plant Maintenance program that reduces risk and minimizes corrective maintenance costs.
• Supervise maintenance, transportation and safety team members, including scheduling, on-call rotation, training, and performance management.
• Develop and oversee a computer-based work order management system, establishing priorities to ensure efficient completion of work.
• Partner with administration and compliance staff to ensure adherence to all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Oversee campus grounds and exterior operations, including landscaping, snow and ice removal, parking areas, roadways, sidewalks, and exterior lighting.
• Develop and administer operating budgets for capital repairs, plant management, and utilities; monitor and analyze budgetary variances.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures and 24/7 on-call maintenance coverage.
• Prepare operational and financial reports and participate in organizational committees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree (business / Engineering / Healthcare Administration)

Tools

Maintenance software

Budgeting software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: CARROLL LUTHERAN VILLAGE INC - WESTMINSTER, MD 21158, Salary Range: $87,790.00 - $120,000.00 Salary, Lead with Heart. Innovate with Purpose. Empower Lives at Carroll Lutheran Village.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Plant Operations and Capital Planning to lead all maintenance, safety, and facility operations. This role located in Westminster, MD oversees capital planning for a large CCRC campus, preventive maintenance programs, safety, transportation services, grounds maintenance, emergency preparedness, departmental budgeting, team member supervision, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained community environment.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive Plant Maintenance program that reduces risk and minimizes corrective maintenance costs
• With the support of the Assistant Director of Facilities, supervise maintenance, transportation and safety team members, including scheduling, on-call rotation, training, and performance management.
• Develop and oversee a computer-based work order management system, establishing priorities to ensure efficient completion of work
• Partner with administration and compliance staff to ensure adherence to all regulatory and accreditation standards (OSHA, Life Safety Code, CMS, etc.)
• Oversee campus grounds and exterior operations, including landscaping, snow and ice removal, parking areas, roadways, sidewalks, and exterior lighting.
• Develop and administer operating budgets for capital repairs, plant management, and utilities; monitor and analyze budgetary variances
• Coordinate emergency response procedures and 24/7 on-call maintenance coverage.
• Prepare operational and financial reports and participate in organizational committees.

Exciting things are happening at LSMMD! We are a dynamic and growing organization with a bright future!

A strong total compensation package including:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous contributions to a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid professional development
• State-of-the-art on-site fitness center and indoor pool at no cost

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility operations and risk management, preferably in higher education, a healthcare or senior living environment, with at least 3 years at a key leadership level.
• Strong knowledge of institutional HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with budgeting, maintenance software, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with emergency evacuation procedures if needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland (LSMMD), we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and valued. We believe our organization's strength comes from the unique perspectives each team member brings.

LSMMD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our hiring practices reflect our core values of respect, compassionate service, trust, integrity, community, and innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promote a culture of inclusion and equity in all aspects of our organization.