Facility Manager

This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week.

Opportunities with Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI), part of the Optum family of business. We're dedicated to simplifying the logistics of complex workforce health programs with cost-effective solutions and a seamless distribution process. With offices in La Crosse, Wis., a satellite office in Chicago and remote employees throughout the country, we have a variety of rewarding career opportunities for you. Elevate your career as you help us create a healthier tomorrow for everyone and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule. Training will cover standard onboarding and some shadowing with colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize maintenance software and reporting tools to analyze data related to facility maintenance activities, costs, performance metrics, and trends.  Interpret findings to identify patterns, opportunities for improvement, and areas of concern
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate analytical findings, recommendations, and performance metrics to key stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals and strategies
• Work with predictive maintenance models and algorithms to anticipate equipment failures, prioritize maintenance activities, and minimize downtime.  Analyze predictive maintenance data to refine models and improve accuracy over time
• Remote Facility Operations Management
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple remote facilities, with focus on maintenance, equipment, housekeeping, and security
  • Develop and implement standardized policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure consistent and compliant facility operations across all remote sites
• Leasing and Property Management
  • Manage leasing agreements for clinical facilities, including negotiation of lease terms, renewal options, and rental rates
  • Coordinate with landlords, property managers, and legal counsel to ensure compliance with lease agreements and resolve any lease-related issues
  • Conduct periodic reviews of lease agreements and recommend adjustments or renegotiations as needed
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards, codes, and guidelines governing clinical facilities, including healthcare facility regulations and safety requirements, e.g. ADA OSHA and OSHS policies
  • Coordinate facility inspections, audits, and surveys by regulatory agencies and internal/external auditors
  • Develop and implement corrective action plans to address any compliance deficiencies identified during inspections or audits
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in facility management and maintenance analytics.  Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within the organization
• Develop and manage facility budgets, including operating expenses, capital expenditures, and facility improvement projects
• Travel is 25-50% for facilities support
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent work experience
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 3+ years of experience in facilities management, maintenance analytics, data analysis, or related field
• 3+ years record of successfully managing complex facility projects within budget and timeline constraints
• 3+ years of experience in utilizing maintenance software systems (e.g., CMMS) for data input, analysis, and reporting
• 3+ years of experience with database management, data manipulation, and reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, Nuvolo)
• 2+ years of experience in oversight of maintenance, operations, and compliance with regulatory standards such as ADA, HIPAA, and OSHA
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (Domestic) to locations within your region of responsibility a minimum of 2-3 weeks out of each month
• Ability to work full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with predictive maintenance concepts and methodologies  
• Understanding of therapeutic physical environment in a clinic setting to reduce environmental stressors; implementing of calming effects to alleviate patient anxiety
• Track record in leasing and property management, including negotiation of lease agreements and vendor contracts  
• Ability to lead and execute facility-related projects from inception to completion, including renovations, expansions, and equipment installations

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies in facilities management and maintenance analytics
• Ability to approach problems logically, break them down into manageable components, and develop data-driven solutions
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and achieving measurable results
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.