Director of Facilities / Plant Operations

Location: Kansas City, MO
Salary: $100,000 – $148,000 Annually (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel Required Between Multiple Healthcare Campuses

Position Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities / Plant Operations to oversee facilities management, plant operations, construction coordination, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance across multiple hospital campuses. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, infrastructure reliability, and compliance within complex healthcare environments.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive healthcare facilities leadership experience, strong knowledge of regulatory and life safety standards, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary plant operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Plant Operations

• Direct all plant operations activities across multiple healthcare facilities
• Oversee maintenance and operation of:
  • Buildings and grounds
  • Utility systems
  • Non-clinical equipment
  • Environmental and safety systems
• Ensure facilities support safe, efficient, and compliant patient care operations
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and operational improvement initiatives
• Monitor infrastructure performance and facility readiness

Construction & Project Management

• Lead planning and execution of construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects
• Coordinate external contractors, vendors, and facility service providers
• Oversee contracted clinical equipment management services
• Ensure projects comply with healthcare operational and safety standards
• Maintain project timelines, budgets, and quality standards

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

• Lead compliance efforts related to:
  • Joint Commission standards
  • Life Safety regulations
  • Environmental Care Plans
  • Healthcare safety requirements
• Conduct facility safety audits and compliance assessments
• Prepare facilities for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys
• Maintain current knowledge of healthcare facilities regulations and standards

Leadership & Administration

• Provide strategic leadership to Plant Operations and Facilities teams
• Develop departmental goals, operational strategies, and budgets
• Support organizational performance metrics and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department managers
• Foster strong cross-functional communication and team engagement

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following areas:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Business Administration
• Security Management
• Industrial Safety
• Administration of Justice
• Related field

OR

Associate degree in a related discipline with:

• 10+ years of plant operations management experience
• Healthcare safety experience

Certifications & Licensure

• Current valid driver’s license required
• Class “A” Operating Engineers License preferred

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of plant operations and construction experience required
• Prior healthcare facilities experience required
• Strong background in:
  • Healthcare safety and security
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Life Safety programs
  • Environmental Care Plans
  • Joint Commission survey readiness
• Union environment experience preferred

Leadership Experience

• Minimum 7 years of leadership or administrative management experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong healthcare facilities leadership background
• Experience managing multiple hospital campuses
• Knowledge of hospital operational metrics and compliance reporting
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Demonstrated career stability and leadership success

For more details contact at

hdavda@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.