Life Safety & Construction Resource

Phoenix, United States

Life Safety Resource

About the Opportunity

The Life Safety, Maintenance & Construction Resource serves as a strategic steward of facility integrity across Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living, integrating life safety oversight with capital project management to ensure long-term operational excellence.

About the Company

Ensign Services, Inc. (ESI) is a national leader in the growing healthcare industry. We are a progressive company that provides service and support to over 361 long-term care facilities located across more than a dozen states, and we are continuing to grow. These operations are supported by ESI’s “Service Center,” a world-class service team that provides clinical, legal, human resources, accounting, compliance, information technology, construction and other resources necessary to allow on-site leaders to focus squarely on day-to-day business.

Our construction philosophy is to work as closely with field facilities, agencies and resources as possible to develop solid relationships that allow us to enhance and foster compliance throughout the organization. We not only provide training, oversight and auditing functions, but we also serve as partners to our providers to assist them in building successful businesses in an ethical and compliant manner.

Essential Job Duties

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties they will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from being assigned to this position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Recurring Facility Site Assessments

Plan and conduct Mock Surveys with and for the facilities within the Market.
Create field reports based on auditing the facility – delivered to Maintenance Directors, Clinical leadership, and the Executive Director – when assessing a building.
Assist in Annual Surveys as needed and help in writing the Plan of Correction (POC) after the 2567 is received, ensuring timely submittal.
Complete routine property audits to ensure all required compliance items are completed or are in process and recorded.
Assure adherence to all federal/state/local laws.

Maintenance Management

Teach and develop Maintenance Directors within the Market.
Assist with "maintenance" related projects (e.g., HVAC unit replacement, water heaters, concrete) conducted at the Maintenance Director’s skill ability level.
Develop, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of maintenance programs to control expenses, improve tenant satisfaction, and manage on-site personnel.
Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and 5-Year Planning for each facility.
Communicate maintenance issues to Construction Market Leader, Facility Management, and on-site staff.
Help review and negotiate maintenance vendor contracts.
Diagnose and perform minor or routine maintenance as needed when the property Maintenance Supervisor is out or short-staffed, or is unable to complete the work due to lack of knowledge or needing assistance.
Deliver consistent updates on financial performance and preventive maintenance activities, guided by selected metrics, to enhance transparency and market-wide visibility.

Construction Management:

Develop Scope(s) of Work to outline expectations of the desired outcome. This environment includes all standard commercial construction applications. In addition, Healthcare construction related Scope of Work.
Lead the bid process, including the negotiation and vetting of the different bids received.
Lead the contract review and approval process, including creating and reviewing all documents required to conduct work in a Skilled Nursing Home setting.
Hold pre-construction meetings and regular construction meetings prior to and during the course of the project. Includes coordinating with all Architects, Contractors, and Vendors involved with the project.
Manage, track, and communicate project updates to all members of the project and parties involved. This includes reviewing and processing all invoices and pay applications.
Create, implement, and manage the 5-Yr Plan for each facility within your stewardship.
Develop, train, and involve the Life Safety Resource on projects.
Conduct site walks and create property evaluation for existing facilities and potential new acquisitions.
Coordinate with Landlords and other 3rd Party inspectors on projects and CapEx lease requirements as needed.
Ensure all projects are closed and documented properly for retrieval when/if needed
Must be able to travel in a car and/or airplane as needed.

New Acquisition Site Assessments:

As directed, complete pre-acquisition physical plant inspections of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, alongside 3rd party firms, to investigate the physical plant condition, and capex requirements of prospective acquisitions.

Estimate and create a 1yr plan for initial CapEx investment for newly acquired facilities

Additional Responsibilities

Assist with overseeing that on-site maintenance positions are staffed and assist with interviewing to ensure top talent is hired.
In collaboration with Standard Bearer Healthcare, Inc., tour facilities to identify facility needs and protect real estate value.
Oversee and provide support for Municipal Compliance will all State, Federal, and Local requirements
Performs any additional duties assigned by the Director of Construction.

Qualifications, Knowledge, & Abilities:

Must reside in the Tucson geography
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Construction, Facilities, and/or Asset Management, with a focus on commercial and/or healthcare properties. Skilled nursing and senior housing experience preferred.
Proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects, portfolios, and investments.
Ability to develop scopes of work, Request for Proposals (RFP’s), select vendors and monitor projects.
Strong analytical and financial skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to successfully collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare operators, owners, resources, and vendor partners.
Ability to lead and motivate a team of professionals.
Ability to self-direct and self-start on complex tasks, thrive in a fast-paced working environment, and effectively solve problems while working with a team.
Strong computer skills (MS Suite office programs including Word & Excel)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Daily travel required and must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to travel in a car and/or airplane as needed.
May work at home or onsite in any area within a Skilled Nursing and/or Assisted Living facility.
Directly interacts with any individual encountered in a Skilled Nursing and/or Assisted Living facility such as but not limited to employees, residents, visitors, and government agency representatives under any conditions and circumstances.
May encounter hostile and emotionally upset employees, residents, and visitors.
Follows all facility policies and procedures (e.g., infection control) that apply to visitors.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to exposure to infectious and communicable diseases.

Additional Information

Salary: DOE
Number of Positions Available: 1
Position Type: Full Time, Employee
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans.
Schedule: Typically, business hours but may vary depending on workload and travel needs - 40 hrs/week