Facilities Manager

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Manager of Facilities to oversee operations across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive facilities management experience and the ability to maintain quality control in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will contribute to our mission of advancing human abilities while ensuring a safe and functional facility for staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Must have knowledge of Joint Commission and local codes.
• Must be able to obtain CHFM certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance services including plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Oversee contract administration and compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate construction projects and ensure adherence to building codes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Working knowledge of computerized maintenance systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

10 years of health care facilities management experience

CHFM certification

Job description

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Manager, Facilities will oversee and direct the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRAlab) facility and all associated off-site facilities to include painting, carpentry work, plumbing, electrical and electronics systems and equipment, preventive, general maintenance and code compliance. Evaluates new techniques for improving maintenance services and ensures adherence to established standards of quality and all building codes and regulations. Coordinates services with other departments to minimize patient, staff and visitor disturbances. Serves as off-site facilities Safety Officer.

The Manager, Facilities will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Manager, Facilities will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Manager, Facilities will:

• Manage and oversee activities engaged in maintenance services, including plumbing, painting, bed repairs, carpentry work, electrical, electronics, preventive and general maintenance, contract administration and safety.

• Assist in establishing department standards, procedures, and policies, and monitors adherence.

• Perform inspections ensuring facilities comply with all regulatory agencies including, CARF, JCAHO, EPA, and local codes, prepares reports for submission to the SRAlab Environment of Care and Emergency Management Committees.

• Confer with departments to clarify nature of maintenance problems.

• Manage all contracts and purchase orders related to contractor supplied labor and materials.

• Assist in developing recommendations regarding replacement of existing equipment, purchase of new equipment, and hiring of outside contractors.

• Act as the Chair of the Fire Safety Standing Committee, overseeing fire alarms and drills, ensuring regulations are met regarding fires safety for JCAHO and the City of Chicago.

• Coordinate construction projects including meetings with users, architects and/or contractors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and user needs.

• Review plans, blueprints and specifications for construction or remodeling and may recommend appropriate modifications or additions to plans as necessary.

• Monitor contractors to ensure compliance with user requests, codes and regulations and infection control

• Analyze financial data to determine the personnel, supply, and equipment components of job costs, preparing reports detailing costs to assist the Director in preparing department budget.

• Assist in preparing and managing annual department budget.

• Maintain unit files and records including building code reports, project reports, and quality control reports.

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to Contract Executive Director, Facilities and Safety

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Bachelors degree in related field highly desired or at least 10 years of health care facilities management experience.

• Working knowledge of the Joint Commission, City of Chicago Codes and other related codes and standards. Must have been through at least 1 Joint Commission survey.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a wide variety of Institute personnel in gathering and exchanging information with service contractors on repairs, with vendors on parts purchasing and to lead and direct subordinate personnel.

• Analytical abilities necessary to gather and analyze financial data, to estimate personnel, supply and equipment needs, to assist in the development of policies and procedures and to evaluate new supplies and equipment.

• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance and management systems

• CHFM, CHSP, CHC certifications highly desired, must be able to obtain CHFM certification within 2 years of employment.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment 40% of the time while 60% of the time is spent in all areas of RIC where there is exposure to disagreeable temperatures, noise, dirt, and fumes. May be required to work outside in all types of weather.

• Travels frequently to multiple sites.

Payand Benefits*:

Pay Range:$71,277.65 annually - $124,500.00 annually

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.