Area Director – Facilities Operations

Advocate Aurora Health

. Directs and oversees the safe and compliant planning, operation, repair, maintenance and testing of heating/cooling, power plant, electrical, emergency power, fire protection systems, plumbing, grounds, and carpentry within the assigned area/market sites .

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeHigh Point • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $68,200 - $102,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directs and oversees the safe and compliant planning, operation, repair, maintenance and testing of heating/cooling, power plant, electrical, emergency power, fire protection systems, plumbing, grounds, and carpentry within the assigned area/market sites
Implements departmental operating expense budget and assures budget is maintained within acceptable parameters for each assigned site
Directly responsible for development of capital infrastructure budgets, short-term and long-term (5 years) for sites within area
Responsible for maintaining approved capital infrastructure projects within budget
Collaborates with Planning, Design, and Construction to ensure conditions of plans and specifications / standards are met for construction projects
Oversees an accurate computer maintenance management system (CMMS) that records, stores, and retrieves repair, maintenance, and construction activities for all facilities in the region
Collaborates with the Energy Management Team to develop short and long-term hospital energy plans to support hospital sustainability programs
Responsible for the regulatory compliance and appropriate policies and procedures to assure compliance applicable to federal, state, and local ordinances / building codes
Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in engineering, facility maintenance, or related field
Ten (10) years minimum work experience in facilities functions
Minimum of five (5) years in a leadership role, preferably in a healthcare environment
Industry certifications and/or license specific to area of responsibility may include: Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM), Professional Engineer, Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
Excellent skills in mobile technology, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scheduling software, accounting spreadsheets, computerized maintenance management and building automation
Knowledge of construction, planning, mechanical, HVAC and electrical design and operation
Understanding of Environment of Care / regulatory environment
Project management
Process improvement
Financial budgeting and analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Time Off programs
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

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Hard Skills & Tools

facility maintenanceHVAC designelectrical designconstruction planningproject managementfinancial budgetingprocess improvementregulatory complianceenergy managementcomputer maintenance management system

Soft Skills

leadershipstaff developmentperformance evaluationemployee moraleinterpersonal communicationproblem resolutioncollaborationbudget managementplanningorganization

Certifications

Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM)Professional EngineerCertified Facility Manager (CFM)