Director, Facilities - Community Network - F/T - Days at University of California, Irvine

Fountain Valley, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organization Skills, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Knowledge of Regulations, Financial Management, Communication Skills, Leadership, Facilities Management, Operational Performance, Regulatory Compliance, Accreditation Compliance, Technical Document Interpretation, Change Management, Best Practices

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org. Your Role on the Team Position Summary: The Director, Facilities Management provides operational leadership and strategic oversight for assigned facility or facilities operations, ensuring alignment with UCI Health systemwide initiatives, standards, and priorities. This role is responsible for the comprehensive management of facilities operations, infrastructure, and environment of care functions at assigned facility or facilities, with direct accountability for maintaining a safe, functional, and compliant physical environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The Director is accountable for facility-level operational performance, regulatory and accreditation compliance, and financial stewardship, while implementing and sustaining systemwide facilities strategies and initiatives. This position collaborates closely with leadership, clinical and administrative partners, and system facilities teams to prioritize, plan, and execute capital improvement and facility renovation projects, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high performance across all sites. The Director provides hands-on leadership and oversight of departmental activities, drives standardization and best practices across the four sites, and ensures that facilities operations support clinical excellence, patient experience, and long-term strategic goals of the health system. The Director, Facilities Management is expected to work onsite and travel regularly to UCI Health facilities and locations to support systemwide operations, leadership engagement, and oversight of facilities activities.Establishes objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate professionals or managers. Reviews and approves recommendations for facilities management and related programs. Responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing facilities management resources. Involved in developing, modifying and executing policies that affect immediate operation(s). Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules. What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Strong organization and project management skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to plan strategically Must have working knowledge of architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings and modern equipment used in an acute care facility. Must have experience with the business and practice of best methods for general operation, maintenance and repair of complex medical facilities and building support systems Must be experienced and knowledgeable with all relevant laws/regulations/codes Minimum 5 years’ experience of progressive management responsibility in a related setting Minimum of 1 year experience in an management leadership role in a related setting Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements in a hospital setting Financial management and analysis skills consistent with budgetary responsibilities Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including advanced political acumen and skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies in a highly political environment Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent education/experience Ability to read and correctly interpret complex regulations, contracts, technical documents and policies Ability to persuade or influence people to take appropriate action Certified Hospital Facilities Manager (CHFM) Preferred Qualifications: Certification from a reputable/recognizable energy resource management programs such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Standards), CEM (Certified Energy Manager) or BEP (Business Energy Professional) Ability to apply sound judgment in ambiguous situations and effectively manage change Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

The Director, Facilities Management provides operational leadership and strategic oversight for facilities operations, ensuring alignment with UCI Health initiatives. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and compliant physical environment for patients, staff, and visitors.