Director - Facilities Engineering

Mosaic Life Care•St. Joseph, MO

23h

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Operations oversee and protects the physical assets of Mosaic Health System (MHS). Providing system‑wide leadership for the planning, management, and optimization of all facilities and engineering functions across MHS. This role ensures safe, efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective environments that support clinical care, administrative operations, and community services. The Director leads facilities planning and execution with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, customer service, regulatory compliance, and long-range growth. Responsible for planning, policy development and priority setting for Facilities Management operations within MHS. Ensuring operations are consistent with all regulatory agencies including TJC, CMS, OSHA, Life Safety Code, fire safety, electrical standards, and state/local authorities. This leader drives operational excellence, customer service, environmental safety, and long‑range facilities planning. The Director serves as a key organizational partner, working closely with executive leadership, frontline caregivers, medical staff, and external agencies to maintain a safe, reliable, and regulatory‑ready environment across all facilities. The Director – Facilities Works under the supervision of the Vice President of Support Services, and is employed by Mosaic Life Care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering, or equivalent degree required.
10 of years Healthcare facilities and/or construction required.
5 of years Supervisory or maintenance experience required.
Strong technical competency in building systems, computer‑aided design, facilities management software, and infection control standards is required.

Nice To Haves

AHA/ASHE Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred within 180 days of hire.
3 Years Joint Commission/CMS Survey experience at the hospital level preferred
Broad knowledge of TJC, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agency standards is essential preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and assist with planning, organize, and direct all engineering and building operations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and full compliance with regulatory requirements. Interpret and apply standards established by accrediting and regulatory agencies, as well as national, state, and local electrical, building, and plumbing codes, ensuring staff understanding and adherence.
Develop plans for major repairs and assess facility needs in collaboration with administration and departmental leadership. Ensure Coordination and communication with planned shutdowns to support safe, efficient, and timely execution of work. Conduct inspections of buildings, grounds, and the power plant to evaluate conditions, identify deficiencies, and implement or recommend corrective actions in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
Manage contracts with outside vendors and maintain records of all contracts, work orders, and budgets. Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external service vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with facility standards.
Build highly effective partnerships with key stakeholders across the organization. The Director—as a content expert—is effective in assessing clinical needs, educating departments in the processes, and keeps customers informed relative to changes and improvements. The Director values consultative approaches and instills this in direct report caregivers.
Develop, establish, and maintain an effective and efficient preventive maintenance program. Schedule and prioritize repair and maintenance work and projects to minimize disruption of hospital operations. Provide guidance for the development and implementation of a hospital equipment inventory control program that will meet the requirements of regulatory, accreditation, and licensing agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment. Develop, implement, and monitor workload service standards and productivity reports.
Oversee and direct plant engineering capability for all health care facilities. Develop systems for efficient and effective utilization of all utilities such as gas, water, and electricity. Ensuring coordination of contractor activities during facility inspections, shutdowns and restart of utility systems.
Collaborate with and supports the Construction/Real estate department with facilities operations including capital equipment forecast and budgeting.
Lead a system‑wide safety culture through proactive risk mitigation and continuous quality improvement. Regularly evaluate regulatory readiness and use safety and performance metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions. Oversee the deployment of environmental safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, TJC, and other regulatory agencies to minimize workplace hazards. Direct leaders and staff in coordinating, training, and implementing disaster preparedness policies and procedures.
Interview, hire, train, and coach Engineering staff. Promote professional development and manage performance, including evaluations, goal setting, communication, corrective actions, and, when necessary, termination. Assuming accountability of the facilities on a 24-hour basis
Other duties as assigned