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About the Role
As Director of Plant Operations, you will oversee buildings and create safe, welcoming, and beautifully maintained environments where residents can thrive and team members can do their best work. This role is for a collaborative, hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, leading high-performing teams, and making a visible impact across an entire community.
Responsibilities
- Run the preventative maintenance program for residential areas, health center, common spaces, and associated systems.
- Manage operating and capital budgets, including annual planning, forecasting, cost control, and monthly reviews.
- Direct renovations and unit turns from start to finish, including scope, timeline, budget, and contractor management.
- Procure and manage vendors, including collecting bids, selecting partners, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and schedule standards.
- Ensure compliance, certification, and survey readiness under all applicable codes.
- Oversee prompt and courteous handling of resident and apartment requests through TELS.
- Lead team safety, emergency preparedness, and required training, maintaining and practicing emergency plans.
- Build and mentor a plant operations team with clear structure, standards, and shared accountability.
- Participate in community resident, quality, and safety conversations relevant to the department.
Requirements
- Experience leading plant operations, facilities management, engineering, or maintenance within healthcare, senior living, hospitality, commercial real estate, or other complex multi-building environments.
- Experience supervising maintenance teams and managing outside vendors and contractors.
- Technical expertise across building systems and trades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and life safety.
- Proficiency in construction and renovation project management.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, capital planning, and cost control.
- A resident-first approach and responsiveness.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
- Experience in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is preferred.
- Knowledge of Life Safety Code and regulatory survey requirements is preferred.
Skills
- Facilities Management
- Plant Operations
- Maintenance
- Budget Management
- Capital Planning
- Cost Control
- Vendor Management
- Contractor Management
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Renovation Management
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Safety Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Compliance
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Carpentry
- Life Safety
- Customer Service
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director
Salary/Compensations
- $92,100.00-$126,800.00+
About the Company
- Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations.
- For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind.
- Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day.
- At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer