Facility Director

JLL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company_cont

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in Houston is seeking a Healthcare Facility Director to lead safe, reliable hospital facilities operations, including Plant Services, Environmental Services, Safety, Security, and Life Safety. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across all managed services.

This leadership role requires deep experience with Joint Commission and CMS readiness, a matrixed management style, and strong technical knowledge of critical building systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of facilities leadership experience in healthcare.
• Experience with Joint Commission (EOC) and CMS surveys at hospital level.
• Experience working in a matrixed management structure.
• Strong technical knowledge of critical building systems (generators, transfer switches, UPS, power distribution, medical gas).

Responsibilities

• Direct site facilities operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and strong financial performance.
• Ensure building systems meet Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, and other regulations.
• Manage budgets and support capital equipment forecasting and multi-year projects.
• Serve as primary contact for facility-related concerns with healthcare leadership and staff.
• Maintain safe work environment and participate in Infection Control and Safety committees.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Facilities management

Budget management

Matrixed organization experience

Building systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Engineering degree (preferred)

MBA (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Building Management Systems

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves

The Healthcare Facility Director is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, attractive, and highly functional physical environment to support quality patient care and exceptional service for all customers. This leadership role oversees Plant Services (Building), Environmental Services, Safety, Security, Landscape/Grounds, Environment of Care (EOC) regulations, Life Safety, and Emergency Preparedness. Operating with discretion and independent judgment, the Facilities Director ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility across all managed services.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Direct site facilities operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and optimal financial performance in alignment with host hospital standards.
• Ensure all building systems and equipment are installed, maintained, and operated in compliance with Joint Commission (EOC) standards, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, Title 22, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage operational facilities spend, adhere to established operating budgets, and support capital equipment forecasting and multi-year capital project planning.
• Act as the primary point of contact and escalation for facility-related concerns, fostering strong relationships with healthcare leadership, clinical staff, and internal support teams.
• Maintain a safe, infection-controlled work environment by enforcing safety policies, and actively participate in hospital-sponsored committees such as Infection Control, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of facilities leadership experience within a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Direct experience with Joint Commission (EOC) and CMS surveys at the hospital level, with a proven ability to maintain a state of perpetual readiness.
• Hands-on experience working within a matrixed management structure or a distributed management organizational model.
• Strong technical capability and understanding of critical building systems, including emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, UPS systems, power distribution, and medical gas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Working knowledge of Building Management Control Systems and Life Safety Systems.
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience delivering presentations to diverse leadership groups.
• Exceptional interpersonal and crisis-management skills with a history of leading large, complex teams.

Location:

On-site -Houston, TX

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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