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Houston Methodist · 10 hours ago

Manager of Facilities Management Services

Houston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Manager of Facilities Management Services to oversee the technical and mechanical staff responsible for the maintenance and construction of hospital buildings. This role involves developing maintenance policies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while enhancing operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, directing and overseeing the technical/mechanical/trades staff that perform highly specialized repair, maintenance and construction duties of buildings including renovations, utility system upgrades and general maintenance of the building infrastructure and interiors
Participating in the development of preventative and corrective maintenance policies, procedures, systems and schedules, as well as systems to effectively dispatch staff
Assigning and monitoring the responsibilities of those who manage specific systems, advising to solve the most complex technical problems, and providing regular status updates to Director
Managing business relationships with external Architectural and Engineering firms and regulatory agencies and participating with other FMS Managers in facility and business planning activities
Managing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency while assisting management in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives
Providing guidance to staff and is responsible for staffing, budget compliance, contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment
Implementing training, monitoring and operations initiatives that secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/ government regulations
Conducting regular department meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, rounding on all employees, completing performance appraisals, conducting new hire feedback sessions, coaching/corrective counseling, and providing recognition/commendations to achieve desired outcomes
Driving department service standards and activities to impact department and/or system score for patient/customer-based satisfaction through role modeling and fostering accountability
Reviewing construction plans and specifications for proposed buildings or for major alterations; recommending such changes as needed to ensure the objectives of the most efficient and dependable systems and best quality interior finishes impacting operational or maintenance objectives are met

Qualification

Facilities ManagementRegulatory CompliancePreventive MaintenanceLeadershipBudget ManagementTechnical Problem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam BuildingCustomer Service FocusEnglish ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsFlexibilityCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree or additional four years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) required in lieu of degree
Six years of progressively responsible experience in various aspects of facilities, general maintenance or trade-related experience
May consider HM employee with one year less experience who demonstrates progressive leadership abilities
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) or
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) or
Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) or
Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message
Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved
Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills
Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
Experience working in various life safety codes. Knowledge in various regulatory requirements

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

H1B Sponsorship

Houston Methodist has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (11)
2023 (14)
2022 (12)
2021 (10)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
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David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
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