AVP Facilities - Operations

This role is a strategic facilities leader responsible for leading enterprise-wide building operations initiatives across a complex, multi-site healthcare system, including energy management and facility reliability. This role will be a hands-on visible leader who combines strong technical aptitude with leadership and development skills.  This role partners with senior leadership to align facility strategies with the mission, values, and long-term goals of the healthcare system.

Enterprise Facilities Operations has the management and oversight responsibility for the following functions at all sites included as part of UF Health:

• Lead the development and management of annual operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, variance analysis, and executive reporting.
• Coordinate the system-wide budgeting process across all departments under the VP, standardizing inputs and consolidating submissions.
• Monitor financial and operational performance, providing insights and recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Track capital project financials across markets, including budgets, commitments, actuals, and variances.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools across facilities, construction, real estate, safety, security, and transportation.
• Maintain centralized trackers for capital projects, leases, and key initiatives, translating data into concise, executive-ready reports.
• Oversee facilities-related business services such as purchasing, receiving, contracts, and warehouse operations to ensure efficiency and financial control.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting to monitor purchasing performance, resolve discrepancies, and improve processes.
• Establish standardized tools and templates for project tracking, reporting, and VP-led initiatives.
• Prepare executive presentations, board materials, and leadership updates by synthesizing complex operational and financial data.
• Support policy and procedure management, audit readiness, and compliance documentation across departments.
• Ensure accurate and accessible records for inspections, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Procurement and Facilities leaders on vendor management, RFP processes, and contract performance tracking.
• Serve as a liaison across Finance, Supply Chain, HR, IT, and other functions to advance initiatives and resolve issues.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives on behalf of the VP, tracking milestones, risks, and follow-ups to ensure execution.
• Manage incoming requests to the VP’s office, triaging and tracking progress through resolution.
• Leverage tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve operational efficiency and reporting.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required.

Experience: Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in healthcare facility management field with experience working in an academic medical center or large hospital systems with 500+ beds, including at least five (5) years in a leadership role.

License/Certifications (if applicable): CHFM certification required. PE, SASHE, or FASHE preferred