Deputy Director of Facilities Management

Position Overview

Deputy Director of Facilities Management (260004DV) at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH), a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility located in South End, Boston, operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Reports to the Director of Facilities Management and plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient healthcare environment that supports high‑quality patient care.

This position will support LSH’s transition to a new hospital facility, contribute to long‑term capital planning, infrastructure modernization, and organizational readiness.

• Oversee and administer the Environment of Care (EOC) program in partnership with the Director.
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, NFPA codes, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage regulatory inspection, testing, and compliance programs; coordinate inspections and testing activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EOC and safety‑related policies, procedures, and compliance tools.
• Prepare and present reports, analyses, and recommendations on regulatory compliance, program evaluations, and corrective action plans.
• Provide technical guidance to departments and staff to improve operational procedures and safety practices.
• Contribute to strategic planning, operational effectiveness, risk management, and cross‑departmental collaboration as a member of the Facilities Management leadership team.
• Direct development and monitoring of SOPs, preventive maintenance programs, and equipment replacement planning.
• Ensure compliance with public construction and procurement laws during planning, bidding, and execution of projects.
• Review and audit vendor contracts, service agreements, and invoices for compliance and fiscal accountability.
• Serve on multidisciplinary committees such as EOC, Product Review, Quality and Patient Safety, and Infection Prevention and Control.
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and develop staff; conduct regular supervisory meetings.
• Act as Facilities Manager in the absence of the Director and represent management in labor‑management meetings.

• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare facility operations, regulatory compliance, and environment‑of‑care standards.
• Familiarity with industrial safety, occupational safety, and life safety management.
• Expertise in public construction, procurement, and contracting processes.
• Experience managing construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects in a healthcare or regulated environment.
• Project‑management proficiency, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Capacity to interpret and apply healthcare codes, regulations, and standards.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and a respectful workplace culture.
• Project‑management experience in a hospital or highly regulated facility preferred.

• At least 5 years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time experience in business administration, public administration, clinical administration, or a related field, with at least 1 year in a project‑management, supervisory, or managerial capacity.
• Substitutions: a certificate may replace 1 year; a bachelor’s degree may replace 2 years; a graduate degree may replace 3 years; a doctorate may replace 4 years.

Regulation Title 101 CMR 23.00 requires receipt of COVID‑19 and influenza vaccinations or mitigation measures.

$92,644.84 – $ per year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1‑800‑510‑4122 Ext. #4.