Facilities Management Director

Laphcc; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Facilities Management Director to lead all hospital building operations onsite. You will oversee maintenance, life-safety, and environmental systems to ensure a safe, regulatory-compliant environment.

Responsibilities include managing a facilities team, vendors, and capital projects; driving preventive maintenance programs; controlling budgets; and supporting emergency preparedness. Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders for patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hospital facilities operations.
• Strong background in safety and regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CMS).
• Proven ability to manage budgets and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day hospital facilities operations and systems.
• Ensure life-safety and regulatory compliance across the facility.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs and work orders.
• Supervise facilities staff and external vendors/contractors.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets for facilities.
• Coordinate construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Emergency preparedness

Team supervision

Safety management

Tools

CMMS

Building automation

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Facilities Management Director to lead all building operations for our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. In this onsite role, you will oversee maintenance, life-safety, and environmental systems to ensure a safe, regulatory-compliant, and patient-centered environment. Responsibilities include managing a facilities team, vendors, and capital projects; driving preventive maintenance programs; controlling budgets; and supporting emergency preparedness. You’ll collaborate closely with clinical and administrative leaders in a culture focused on integrity, excellence, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of all hospital facilities and building systems
• Ensure compliance with healthcare codes, life-safety, and regulatory standards
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs and work orders
• Supervise facilities staff and oversee external vendors and contractors
• Manage facilities operating and capital budgets
• Coordinate and support construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects
• Implement safety, security, and emergency preparedness procedures
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to support patient care needs
• Monitor facility performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate facilities documentation, inspections, and compliance records

Key Focus Areas

• Facilities operations management
• Building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
• Healthcare regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CMS)
• Safety and risk management
• Budgeting and cost control
• Vendor and contract management
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Project management
• Emergency preparedness
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) a plus
• OSHA safety training
• HVAC, electrical, or building systems certifications helpful