System Director Facility Management-SDFM

Forefront; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Director of Facilities to serve as the site-level leader for all facilities management operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while aligning with Forefront and client expectations.

The Director oversees Facility Managers and hourly staff, guiding day-to-day operations, capital planning, and long-term facility strategy, in close collaboration with client leadership and Forefront regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading facilities teams in healthcare or similar settings.
• Strong regulatory, safety, and accreditation knowledge.
• Proven budget management and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary site leader for facilities operations.
• Set strategic direction for maintenance, safety, and facility programs.
• Lead Facility Managers and hourly staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and financial performance.
• Develop long-term capital plans and vendor partnerships.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and business continuity.
• Make staffing and vendor decisions.

Job description

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a leader on our team, you play a vital role in driving operational success within a healthcare environment. Through our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you will lead teams, ensure high-quality service delivery, and help create a clean, safe, and healing environment for all.

If you are passionate about leading people, developing teams, and making a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us.

Why You'll Love Leading With Us

• Supportive Culture: Collaborate with a leadership team that values input, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Growth-Focused: Access to leadership development, Lean Six Sigma opportunities, and career advancement pathways
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), pet insurance, and unlimited PTO

Position Summary/Objective

The Director of Facilities serves as the site-level leader for all facilities management operations while representing Forefront within the client organization. This role has full accountability for safety, compliance, financial performance, and operational effectiveness of the facility. The Director sets the vision and strategy for facilities operations, ensures alignment with both Forefront standards and client expectations, and serves as the primary liaison between the client’s executive leadership (Administrator, COO, etc.) and Forefront Regional Leadership.

The Director directly oversees the Facility Manager(s) and hourly facility staff and provides leadership, direction, and decision-making authority for day-to-day operations, capital planning, and long-term facility strategy while maintaining strong partnership and communication with both the client and Forefront leadership.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a salaried exempt leadership position. Extended hours, on-call availability, and emergency response may be required.
• Salary: $110,000-$115,000/yr

Essential Functions And Duties

• Serve as the primary site leader responsible for all facilities operations and outcomes
• Establish strategic direction for maintenance, utilities, fire/life safety, and facility improvement programs
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate Facility Managers and facilities hourly staff
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation requirements
• Own operating and capital budgets; approve expenditures and manage financial performance
• Develop and execute long-term capital plans and facility improvement strategies
• Partner with the client, clinical teams, vendors, and regulatory agencies to ensure service excellence and alignment
• Partner with Forefront Regional Leadership to drive performance, financial results, and strategic initiatives
• Establish and monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead emergency preparedness, life safety, and business continuity planning
• Make final decisions on priorities, staffing models, and vendor engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Travel

• Some travel may occur for training and/or meetings.

General Responsibility As Required For Position

• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

AAP/EEO Statement

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.

Other Duties As Assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job duties, tasks, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time.