Director of Facilities Management | Hospital | Exclusive Search | Alabama

Competitive Compensation | Superb Benefits Program | Relocation Assistance | Temporary Housing During Transition/Relocation

Promotable Senior Managers are also encouraged to apply.

Galileo Search is conducting an exclusive search for a Director of Facilities Management on behalf of a respected acute care hospital system in the southeastern United States. This essential position is designed for a strategic-minded, hands-on professional committed to safety, compliance, sustainability, and operational efficiency in a complex healthcare setting. The selected candidate will be key in ensuring that the physical environment supports clinical excellence and patient comfort.

This position oversees facility operations for a large acute care hospital and reports to the System Director of Facilities Management.

Position Snapshot:

• Oversee budgeting, maintenance, purchasing, planning and other activities related to facilities management
• 30 FTEs
• Responsible for the safety and security of all individuals who utilize the facility, as well as supporting profitability and growth
• Work with outside vendors and contractors, negotiating contracts and ensuring those entities deliver as agreed
• Leadership for facility maintenance staff and other team members who perform daily facility operations
• Support engineering, plant operations, life safety, environment of care, preventive maintenance, and regulatory compliance programs
• Lead initiatives that ensure facility readiness, infrastructure reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance with TJC, CMS, OSHA, and local codes

Whether you’re an established facilities Director or an experienced senior-level Manager ready for your next step, we would like to hear from you.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred 
• Current background in hospital facilities management, including regulatory readiness and emergency preparedness
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, maintenance protocols, and life safety codes
• Familiarity with construction, architecture and various systems, such as HVAC and electrical
• Demonstrated ability to support multi-disciplinary teams and manage capital improvement projects
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred; CHFM, CHC, or similar certifications desirable
• Proven success in managing accredited acute care hospital facility environments

About Galileo Search, LLC

Galileo Search, LLC is an innovative healthcare search and staffing firm guided by client-centered values and the steadfast pursuit of service excellence. We are a full-service provider delivering both direct-hire contingency search and interim / staffing solutions. Our clients include community and critical access hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and Fortune 500 corporations. Founded in 2003, Galileo Search takes pride in our continually expanding track record -- having successfully placed hundreds of healthcare specialists, professionals and executives across all 50 states. Healthcare employers and career-savvy professionals depend on our firm and its services to identify, educate, validate and align their mutual objectives in achieving the most successful outcome. Working closely with both parties, we help navigate the interview process while facilitating their mutual understanding and expectations of one another, right through final negotiations. By carefully listening to and understanding our clients’ and candidates’ perspectives, we ensure that all parties are making an informed decision, whether in extending a job offer or accepting one.

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