Regional Director, Facilities

Role Overview

• Develop multi-year facilities and engineering strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Establish standards for engineering performance, maintenance protocols, and capital planning.
• Serve as senior advisor to the COO and Ownership regarding facilities performance, risks, and portfolio needs.
• Oversee emergency preparedness infrastructure and ensure compliance with generator and environmental regulations.
• Lead all facilities operations across the portfolio, ensuring building readiness, system integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Implement enterprise-wide CMMS standards (TELS or equivalent) for preventive maintenance, work orders, and asset lifecycle management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Conduct quarterly portfolio inspections and oversee corrective action planning.
• Ensure optimal functioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and environmental control systems.
• Oversee critical systems including HVAC, emergency power, fire/life safety, elevators, access control,and water management.
• Establish testing schedules, certification compliance, and system performance benchmarks.
• Develop and oversee Ciel’s multi-year capital improvement plan.
• Lead scoping, bidding, contracting, and execution of CapEx projects.
• Ensure investments support long-term asset stability, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction.
• Maintain transparent reporting and forecasting for Ownership and Executive Leadership.
• Develop an enterprise vendor strategy, negotiate master service agreements, and manage contractor relationships.
• Ensure procurement rigor, performance management, and alignment with Ciel quality standards.
• Oversee RFPs, bid evaluations, and contract execution.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing laws, building codes, life-safety codes, and AHJ directives.
• Lead fire marshal visits, survey preparation, and follow-up remediation.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, inspection logs, and life-safety binders.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for repairs & maintenance, utilities, and capital expenditures.
• Analyze financial performance, manage expenses, and support value engineering initiatives.
• Review monthly financials, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor and develop regional and community-level maintenance leaders.
• Build a culture of accountability, hospitality, safety, and technical expertise.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of facilities staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 7–10+ years of progressive multi-site facilities leadership in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or commercial real estate.
• Strong technical proficiency with building systems, life-safety codes, CMMS systems, and capital planning.
• Demonstrated experience leading large teams and complex facility operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Travel requirement: 90–100%.