Facilities Director (Northwest, AR)

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in facilities management, engineering, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Experience in progressive planning and facilities management in a healthcare setting

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in healthcare construction, commissioning, and pre-opening facility operations.
• Knowledge of accreditation and licensure requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Proficiency in budget management, vendor relationships, and stakeholder partnerships.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to operate effectively in a fast-paced, pre-opening environment.
• Ability to supervise and develop teams while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Experience with life safety compliance, emergency management, and facility maintenance programs.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Opening Construction and Oversight:

• Serve as the facilities lead during surgical hospital construction phases.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, permitting, and commissioning of building systems (HVAC, medical gas, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression/alarm).
• Oversee FF&E/IT move-in and develop a facilities readiness checklist aligned with the go-live timeline.

Facilities Management:

• Establish preventative maintenance programs, manage vendor contracts, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct audits, maintain facility management databases, and evaluate service performance.

Team Leadership and Supervision:

• Provide supervision, performance management, and professional development for facilities and engineering staff.
• Foster a team culture emphasizing safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Life Safety, and Emergency Management:

• Lead life safety compliance efforts and maintain facility life safety management plans.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness planning and ensure regulatory compliance for facility systems.

Financial and Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the department's operating budget, including labor, maintenance contracts, and capital expenditures.
• Forecast operational and capital expense needs in alignment with campus growth plans.

Strategic Planning and Interdepartmental Coordination:

• Advise on long-range facility planning, infrastructure needs, and capital project prioritization.
• Represent facilities in cross-functional planning efforts related to campus expansion and service line growth.

May perform other duties to support the campus facilities

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.