Sr. Director, Building Engineering & Facilities Operations

Description

At Vitalant, our mission is to help save lives through blood and biotherapies-and that work starts with strong, safe, and reliable facilities. We're looking for a Senior Director, Building Engineering & Facilities Operations to lead the daily operations and long-term strategy of more than 150 locations across the U.S., including donor centers, cleanroom laboratories, and office spaces.

In this role, you'll ensure our buildings support the critical work happening inside them-whether that's collecting life-saving blood, conducting scientific research, or producing biotherapies. You'll oversee the performance and safety of essential systems like HVAC, plumbing, and cleanroom environments, while leading a team of engineers and technicians across the country.

We're seeking a strategic, hands-on leader who brings technical expertise, strong project management skills, and a passion for operational excellence in support of our life-saving mission.

This position will have a hybrid work environment operating from the Scottsdale, AZ location 3 days per week with flexibility to work remotely/ from an at-home office 2 days per week.

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

As a Senior Director, Building Engineering & Facilities Operations, you'll get to:

• Lead, mentor, and support a nationwide team of facility managers, technicians, and staff.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies and best practices to drive operational excellence.
• Oversee budgets, project timelines, and resource planning for engineering and facility operations.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture built on accountability and communication.
• Ensure cleanroom systems are compliant, calibrated, and performing efficiently.
• Manage and maintain critical infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and cleanroom utilities.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend the life of facility assets.
• Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure quality, reliability, and safety across all building systems.
• Lead engineering and facility projects from planning through execution, keeping stakeholders informed.
• Stay current with industry trends and technology to optimize systems and facility performance.
• Drive sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across all locations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards through regular audits and inspections.

Requirements

Knowledge/ Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field).
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and automation.
• Working Knowledge of ISO standards and other relevant certifications related to cleanroom and facility operations.

Licenses/ Certifications

• Related professional engineering registration (e.g., PE) is preferred.
• Related professional certification such as CFM, LEED, or PMP is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in facilities engineering to include:
  • 5 years leading and supervising teams.
  • Experience in building engineering, with a proven track record of managing cleanroom facilities and infrastructure.
  • Experience with laboratory facilities, particularly in environments with stringent cleanroom requirements with cGMP experience
  • Experience with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems and Facilities Building Management Systems (BMS) (e.g., Johnson Control Metasys, Siemens Desigo CC).
  • Experience in managing large-scale, multi-location facility operations.

Skills/ Abilities

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to oversee complex projects and drive results.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a focus on results and continuous improvement.
• Advanced proficiency with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems and Facilities Building Management Systems (BMS) (e. e.g., Johnson Control Metasys, Siemens Desigo CC).
• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Good supervisory skills with the ability to effectively utilize and develop personnel to execute job tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management and provide consistently high levels of customer service.
• Excellent planning, organizational, problem solving, negotiating, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to travel (20%) of the time to oversee operations and projects at various facility locations across the United States.

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 bl ood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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