Director of Facilities Management

Directs and oversees day-to-day facilities operations across SFHS, including Plant Operations, Plant Maintenance, Construction, and Facility Planning. Provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant building infrastructure, utilities, and building systems. Leads planning and execution of capital and non-capital construction projects across SFHS and affiliated properties, including scope development, design coordination, cost estimating and budgeting, contractor selection, scheduling, permitting, and construction management from initiation through closeout.

Ensures work is completed on time and within budget while minimizing disruption to patient care and operations, maintaining quality, and meeting all applicable codes, life safety standards, and regulatory/accreditation requirements. Chairs and leads the Environment of Care Committee for SFHS, driving risk assessments, performance improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary coordination to support safety, emergency preparedness, and overall environment of care compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field- required
• Master’s degree- preferred

• Professional certifications such as CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) or CHC (Certified Healthcare Constructor)- preferred

• Five (5) years of facilities and plant operations management experience in a healthcare environment and/or plant operations management role- required.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, building codes, and accreditation standards.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale capital projects and budgets.
• Expertise in building systems, preventive maintenance, and energy management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.

Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

• Integrity:
  Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
• Stewardship:
  Managing resources wisely for the future
• Faith:
  Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
• Hope:
  Lifting up those who feel discouraged
• Joy:
  Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
• Compassion:
  Seeing others through Christ's eyes
• Excellence:
  Always striving to be the best
• Dignity:
  Respecting human life from beginning to end