Regional Director of Plant Operations

Regional Director Of Plant Operations

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing sales and marketing support to a community by assisting with lead generation, closing sales, and achieving / exceeding move in goals, as well as maintaining a positive image of the community with referral sources, residents, and staff personnel. Immediate occupancy growth and revenue growth are the top two priorities and focus areas of this position.

This is a Hybrid Position with 75% Travel within the Region.

Provide leadership and direction for all community level Maintenance Coordinators, Maintenance Directors, and Housekeeping Directors in the division.

Complete a minimum of 2 annual site inspections for all non-priority properties. All site visit reports need to be submitted within 72-hours to the community's Executive Director and the respective corporate disciplines.

Respond within 2 (two) hours to any after hours' emergencies that create an immediate life safety risk to residents or staff, and provide appropriate support and direction. If necessary, attend to the issue in-person at the community.

Verify that assets are well maintained, including the effective use of TELS for preventative maintenance, to achieve maximum useful life in terms of serviceability and appearance.

Complete Quarterly Site Inspections of all "Priority Properties", prepare a detailed site visit report, and oversee the satisfactory completion of all projects and areas for operational improvement.

Assist the communities in establishing and meeting their operating and capital budget goals via effective use of Yardi, Spend-Down, and other internal reporting methods.

Participate annually with the development of each community's capital expenditure budget. Assist with the preparation and / or a thorough review of the scope of work.

Project management on assigned capital projects. Prior to the completion deadline, develop and review the scope of work or specification, review business terms in the proposal / contract, ensure that the project is completed within budget or seek investor approval, coordinate the review and approval of the certificate of insurance, work agreement and Capex request form, review completed work and punch-list to ensure the project was completed.

Design, implement, and / or perform necessary programs to ensure compliance with governmental and company policies, codes, and requirements.

Collaborate with the Corporate Capital and Plant Operations Team to identify, establish, and manage related vendor contracts including preferred suppliers and service agreements.

Develop and roll-out appropriate training seminars for staff and / or managers.

Recruit and train maintenance and housekeeping staff as necessary. When appropriate, with human resources oversight, provide corrective action counseling and termination of employment.

Level of Formal Education : Bachelor's degree in an applied area, or have equal experience, as appropriate.

Area of Study : Finance

Years of Experience : Minimum of 5 years

Type of Experience : Building maintenance experience

Special Certifications : HVAC certification is preferred

Technical Competencies : Computer proficiency with the MS Office Suite, TELS or similar Work Order / Asset Management System and Yardi Financials preferred.

Skills and Ability : Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to multi task in a fast paced, changing environment. Possess the ability to monitor the daily development and progress of work, to ensure that engineering, housekeeping and grounds staff are accomplishing projects / tasks in a timely manner, and to correct and assist employees to ensure that work is up to professional standards. Must also be able to prospectively identify problems that may arise and recommend solutions. Must possess the ability to interact professionally with the building's Director, Corporate Office staff and staff members of other departments, subordinates, residents and other outside contacts. Knowledge and experience in expense control. Information Systems : Yardi.

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.