Senior Director, Regional Healthcare FM Operations

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Senior Director of Regional Healthcare FM Operations
We're seeking an exceptional healthcare facilities management leader to run our regional operations for a prestigious healthcare partnership.
What You'll Do:  You'll lead facility operations across a diverse healthcare portfolio including hospitals, medical office buildings, clinics, and administrative campuses. As our strategic representative, you'll partner directly with senior client leadership to align operations with clinical care priorities and patient experience goals while managing a large annual operating budget.
Your responsibilities include overseeing critical healthcare facility systems (central plant, HVAC, medical gas, emergency power, life safety), ensuring regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, OSHA healthcare standards, infection control), and leading a regional team of site operations managers and engineering staff. You'll drive financial performance through P&L accountability, vendor management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We Need:
Extensive healthcare facility management experience with deep knowledge of medical facility systems and regulatory requirements

Proven leadership skills with experience managing large teams and complex operations

Strong financial acumen with P&L responsibility and budget management experience

Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level client interactions

Strategic mindset to serve as a trusted business partner, not just a service provider

Why This Role Matters:  You'll represent JLL as a strategic partner in healthcare facility operations, directly impacting patient care delivery and organizational success. This is an opportunity to lead at the highest level in healthcare FM while driving innovation and operational excellence across a premier portfolio.
Ready to lead healthcare facility operations at the regional level? We want to hear from you.

Required Qualifications:

Experience &

Education:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or related field AND minimum nine (9) years of experience in Engineering, Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or directly related field OR Minimum twelve (12) years of experience in Engineering, Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or a directly related field.
8-12 years of progressive healthcare facility operations or building engineering experience

5-7 years in leadership roles managing multiple sites and teams

Experience with P&L responsibility and budgets over $20M+

Proven track record in hospitals, medical office buildings, or integrated healthcare systems

Leadership

Skills:

Strong leadership presence with ability to work with senior executives

Experience mentoring and leading teams while building positive, high-performing cultures

Excellent communication skills for executive-level presentations

Ability to represent the organization as a strategic partner

Technical Knowledge:
Advanced facility operations expertise and preventive maintenance programs

Understanding of healthcare facility systems (HVAC, emergency power, life safety, etc.)

Knowledge of healthcare regulations (Joint Commission, AAAHC, OSHA, etc.)

Experience with CMMS and building automation systems

Other Requirements:
Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital)

Valid driver's license with up to 50% travel within region

Ability to pass background checks and healthcare credentialing

Flexibility for after-hours emergencies and on-call support

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and facility management software

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certifications (CHFM, CFM, PE license)

Experience with integrated healthcare delivery systems

Lean/Six Sigma certification

LEED AP or energy management credentials

Union labor relationship experience

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position:
-  USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal…