FMG Real Estate

Atrium Health is seeking a Facilities Consultant in Charlotte, NC, to evaluate and implement enterprise-wide processes. The role involves conducting research, developing facility condition assessments, leading energy initiatives, and ensuring program compliance. Strong leadership and communication skills are required to collaborate with internal departments. A bachelor's degree in engineering and five years of relevant experience in healthcare facilities or process improvement is necessary.
Primary Purpose

Serves as a consultant and technical expert in Facilities, evaluating, planning, and implementing ongoing enterprise-wide processes and practices. Conducts extensive research, data collection, evaluation, and analysis to develop plans.

Strong leadership qualities, communication, and listening skills are necessary to develop and maintain relationships with internal departments and customers.

Understands and is able to communicate important technical related information within their area of responsibility.

Proven ability to deal with staff and issues at all levels of an organization.

Maintains advanced competency in understanding and applying specific departmental services and techniques.

Has a solid understanding of all services within the realm of their responsibility.
Main Responsibilities
• Develop, document, and ensure program compliance for the Facility Condition Assessment program for Facilities.
• Maintain comprehensive facility condition audits of buildings, grounds, fixed equipment, and infrastructure needs;
• Provide leadership and direction within Facilities for Energy and Sustainability initiatives while working with peer functions to assure goals are achieved;
• Supervise the development and consistent implementation of Energy policies and procedures for Advocate.
• Enhance operational energy efficiencies, perform root cause analyses, develop solutions/recommendations to improve, track and document actions taken to demonstrate improvements.
• Develop and implement an infrastructure Capacity Management program to continuously assess and monitor existing conditions and make recommendations to fund projects ahead of shortfalls.
• Works cooperatively with other enterprise departments and divisions. Assures effective communications occur between their departments and others within the enterprise.
• Develop and submit reports of survey assessment findings and recommendations and assists in identifying and implementing corrective actions;
• Regularly and periodically, conduct physical environment rounds for Advocate accredited facilities. Represent Advocate Facilities through community and professional organizations.
• Implement and oversee special projects as directed by the Facilities leadership.
Additional Functions:
• Ability to develop options and support the team in implementation of real estate strategies (market, service line)
• Strong ability to understand, analyze and interpret key real estate and health care data sources to drive real estate strategies and solutions
• Understanding of real estate models and structures and ability to incorporate into solutions (financial implications, space requirements)
• Working knowledge of the construction process and project life cycle; appropriately manages interface and transitions to other departments
• Competent written and verbal communication; comfortable working with and presenting to senior executives
• Ability to navigate complex political situations and manage key internal and external relationships, with your leaders and team's support
Minimum Job Requirements
Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related discipline required.
Work Experience

Five years as facilities professional in a healthcare setting or five years' experience in process improvement and consulting for healthcare or healthcare related industry required. Familiarity required with TJC Environment of Care and/or DNV, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, and OSHA Requirements for General Industry. Familiarity with Licensure Requirements preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must be competent working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Solid understanding of all relevant regulatory codes, environmental compliance, energy management, computerized maintenance management systems, industry safety requirements and best practices, and healthcare accreditation standards.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.
Preferred Job Requirements
Education

Professional licensure or master's degree preferred.