How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Executive Director of Facilities and Operations, U-M Health (Executive Director) is an executive-level administrative position at University of Michigan Health (UMH), with responsibility for the development of long-range objectives and policies for facilities planning and operations including architecture, engineering, construction, utilities, maintenance, systems monitoring, equipment planning, clinical engineering, space planning, healthcare facility accreditation and regulatory compliance, quality improvement, arts programs and environmental health and safety.
Organizational Scope
The Executive Director's scope of responsibility spans across approximately 8 million square feet of clinical and administrative facilities within the academic medical center, located in Ann Arbor and surrounding southeast Michigan communities. The Executive Director is also responsible for team coordination and collaboration with peers at regional healthcare sites of UMH.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Executive leader of Facilities for all UMH Clinical and Administrative buildings. (8 million gross square feet-70+facilities) for the academic medical center
- Produce and manage annual operating budgets for Facilities Planning and Operations ($70+M)
- Chair of the Building Committee for Capital Oversight Group for UMH Routine capital planning
- Chair of the Environment of Care committee for Joint Commission accreditation
- Liaison to UM leaders of central campus facility planning and project management support functions led by UM Architecture, Engineering and Construction
- Provide executive oversight of facilities and equipment project planning and cost estimation for all capital projects, including annual capital and 3-5-year strategic plans.
- Provide oversight of the development of high-level cash flows for use in the UMH strategic financial framework.
- Coordinate with internal and external safety and regulatory agencies to ensure continuous compliance and safe environments for care and work.
- Oversight of all Environment of Care, Fire, Safety and regulatory inspections and compliance with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
- Coordinate project documentation for Certificate of Need and UMH Governance requirements
- Administer vendor service agreements in direct support of facilities operations.
- Provide fiscal oversight of all capital projects undertaken by UMH.
- Interface with regulatory officials as necessary to resolve issues and concerns regarding facility design and code compliance.
- Responsible for the overall management and tracking of Facility Conditions Indices for all UMH clinical facilities of the academic medical center.
- Serve as Facilities consultant and expert for various internal and external leadership forums
- Collaborate on routine basis with leadership responsible for Medical School Facilities Planning and Operations, Parking and Transportation and Security Services.
- Responsible for overall wayfinding program for UMH.
- Responsible for oversight and achievement of internal sustainability/carbon neutrality goals and objectives, and accomplishment of certification via external agencies (e.g. LEED)
- Maintain accountability for all aspects of people management which include recruitment and selection, counseling, disciplinary processes, contract management, coaching and mentoring.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare facility regulations, codes, and standards.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and project management.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
- A commitment to patient safety and the highest standards of healthcare facility management.
- Strong project management skills and experience with capital project planning and execution.
- Professional certifications in facilities management or related fields (e.g., CFM, CHFM, LEED) is a plus.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Reports to:
- Senior Vice President & Chief ESG Officer
Provides Administrative Supervision to:- Admin Specialist Inter Health
- Administrative Dir Healthcare, Facilities Maintenance Compliance
- Administrative Dir Healthcare, Facilities Business Analysis and Process Improvement
- Arts Programming Director
- Facilities Management Director
- Facilities Planning Head Hlth
- Finance and Administration Director
- Senior Project Manager
- Director, Clinical Engineering
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.