Vice President, Facilities Management

Your future role at a glance 

• Location: Remote with up to 40% travel.
• Salary: $261,600-$359,700- The expected compensation range for this position is from the minimum to midpoint of the pay grade. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, and organization fit.
• Incentive Programs: This position is eligible for participation in the annual bonus program

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Oversee the physical infrastructure, facility operations, and strategic responsibilities across hospitals, clinics, and the health system. Ensure quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and organizational goals are met.

• Develop long-term facilities strategies aligned with the organization's mission and growth.
• Assess and manage risks effectively to protect the organization's interests.
• Manage innovation and foster a culture of creativity to remain competitive and adapt to change.
• Make key financial decisions, analyzing and aligning the capital budget with capital and operational needs.
• Ensure the departments meet best practices, regulatory guidelines, and building codes.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Engineer preferred.

Education:

• Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management. OR 7 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Ascension is looking for a Vice President of Facilities Management to oversee a national footprint of 100+ hospitals and several key accounts. This is a unique opportunity to drive capital planning, infrastructure excellence, and compliance across a large-scale healthcare network that touches millions of lives. The ideal candidates have executive-level hospital operations experience and a passion for optimizing how infrastructure supports patient care.
• Engineer or Business Administration Degree Highly Preferred.
• Develop and hold team members accountable to benchmarks, standards and performance metrics, including workforce management principles and measures.

• Strategic oversight of construction, planning, and real estate—referred to as the “facilities tower.”

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners; includes overseeing strategic partnerships or joint ventures.

• Direct management of large-scale external engagements.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify infrastructure risks (e.g., HVAC systems) and recommend capital improvements.

• Ensure all facility operations meet healthcare compliance standards (e.g., Joint Commission).

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