Facilities Director

University of Arkansas System

Facilities Director overseeing operations at UAMS Northwest Regional Campus, including new Surgical Hospital. Leading facility management, team supervision, and budget responsibilities ensuring high-quality patient care.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary facilities leader overseeing operations across the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus System, including the new UAMS Surgical Hospital.
Initially focus on guiding the new surgical hospital through construction, commissioning, go-live, and into sustained operations.
Provide leadership for facility operations, including pre-opening construction oversight, facilities management, team supervision, safety and emergency management, financial and budget management, and strategic planning.
Report to the Executive Director of Engineering Operations and collaborate closely with clinical, operational, and administrative leadership across the regional campus system.
Lead a critical phase of facility development and ongoing operations for the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus System, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care across the region.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in facilities management, engineering, healthcare administration, or a related field plus six (6) years of progressive planning and facilities management experience, including at least two (2) years in a leadership or supervisory role.
OR High school diploma/equivalent plus ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in planning and facilities management, including at least two (2) years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Experience with healthcare construction or pre-opening facility operations.
Working knowledge of accreditation and licensure requirements for healthcare facilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional partnerships.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Hard Skills & Tools

facilities managementconstruction oversightbudget managementstrategic planningsafety managementemergency managementhealthcare constructionpre-opening facility operationsvendor managementcross-functional partnership

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solving