University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio and a nationally recognized academic health system. As a leading teaching hospital, University Health is consistently recognized for excellence in advanced clinical care, innovative technologies, and groundbreaking research.

Our mission is to improve the health of the community through high-quality, compassionate patient care, innovation, education, and discovery. We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director of Facilities Management to join our leadership team and help ensure safe, reliable, and compliant healthcare environments that support exceptional patient outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected healthcare organization with a strong reputation for service excellence, clinical quality, and community impact.

Why University Health

University Health is committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options
• Pet insurance and additional voluntary benefits
• Employment at one of the highest-ranked hospitals in South Texas

Position Summary / Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction for assigned Facilities Management services and staff, utilizing sound management principles, tools, and best practices. Oversees the efficient and effective use of departmental resources, including staffing, scheduling, supplies, equipment, chemicals, inventory, and storage controls.

Implements fiscal stewardship and productivity programs in alignment with organizational procurement policies and procedures. Holds direct responsibility for ensuring continuous, reliable operation of the hospital’s central utility plant and associated infrastructure systems.

Fosters strong guest relations and maintains effective professional and working relationships across all levels of the organization.  Ensures compliance with Environment of Care (EC) and Life Safety (LS) standards through effective preventive maintenance, testing, inspection, and documentation programs. Builds and sustains strong customer service, professional relationships, and collaborative partnerships across clinical, administrative, and executive leadership teams.

Provides leadership and direction for assigned Facilities Management services and staff, utilizing sound management principles, tools, and best practices. Oversees the efficient and effective use of departmental resources, including staffing, scheduling, supplies, equipment, chemicals, inventory, and storage controls.

Implements fiscal stewardship and productivity programs in alignment with organizational procurement policies and procedures. Holds direct responsibility for ensuring continuous, reliable operation of the hospital’s central utility plant and associated infrastructure systems.

Fosters strong guest relations and maintains effective professional and working relationships across all levels of the organization.  Ensures compliance with Environment of Care (EC) and Life Safety (LS) standards through effective preventive maintenance, testing, inspection, and documentation programs. Builds and sustains strong customer service, professional relationships, and collaborative partnerships across clinical, administrative, and executive leadership teams.

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is required, along with a minimum of five (5) years of director-level experience in facilities management within a large acute-care hospital (500+ licensed beds) or comparable healthcare system.

In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, candidates with ten (10) or more years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare physical plant operations, or healthcare facilities management may be considered.

Required experience includes:

• Foundational knowledge of The Joint Commission accreditation process, including Environment of Care and Life Safety standards
• Experience managing CMMS-driven maintenance and compliance programs
• Demonstrated expertise with critical building and infrastructure systems in a healthcare environment

Certifications

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

Director, Facilities Management at University Health