Senior AVP, Facilities Operations — Hospitals & Real Estate

Swedish Hospital; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Annual increases based on performance

Career pathways for professionalGrowth

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program savings plan

Health savings account options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an AVP, Facilities Operations to lead system-wide planning and management across hospitals, ambulatory sites, and real estate. The role standardizes maintenance practices, drives process improvements, and ensures facilities are safe, functional, and ready to support high-quality patient care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, safety, or healthcare management, with Master's preferred and CHFM/CHMM/PE certifications strongly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, safety, healthcare management is required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Safety, Healthcare Management is preferred.
• Certification: CHFM, CHMM, or PE strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and serve as a primary contributor to the strategy and vision for the Facilities service line, meeting current and future needs and fulfilling enterprise-wide strategic objectives.
• Build and develop an inclusive, high-performing leadership team across facility operations. Drive staff development through coaching, performance evaluation, goal setting, and educational opportunities to ensure competent teams.
• Develop and maintain systems for ongoing monitoring of service quality, safety, and appropriateness; promote a culture of safety and ensure alignment with enterprise values and patient-centric goals.
• Plan the facilities capital project portfolio and strategic infrastructure and energy plans, prioritizing needs with senior leaders and coordinating with planning, design, and construction teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, safety, healthcare management

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Safety, Healthcare Management

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking an AVP, Facilities Operations to lead system-wide planning and management across hospitals, ambulatory sites, and real estate. The role standardizes maintenance practices, drives process improvements, and ensures facilities are safe, functional, and ready to support high-quality patient care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, safety, or healthcare management, with Master's preferred and CHFM/CHMM/PE certifications strongly valued.