Director - Facilities
Caris Life Sciences
**At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.**
We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: _“What would I do if this patient were my mom?”_ That question drives everything we do.
But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.
**Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.**
**Position Summary**
The Facilities Director will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and managing programs, budgets, and project plans for new construction, relocation, and expansions for a multi-site healthcare company with operations in Dallas, TX and Phoenix, AZ. This position will further be responsible maintaining optimal functioning of current building systems. The environment is growth-oriented and dynamic, supporting both new business line launches & additional sites during this year.
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Implementing and overseeing preventative maintenance programs to include the ongoing maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
+ Establishing relationships with key departmental leads, developing and implementing facilities requirements for emerging and expanding business units.
+ Creating and implementing space plans that facilitate interdepartmental and organizational growth.
+ Utilizing a tactical project management style to ensure projects achieve desired corporate objectives and meet requirements.
+ Developing a consistent methodology for project plans and schedules by identifying critical milestones that facilitate achievement of project goals.
+ Monitoring security system and managing subcontractor coordination (locksmiths and access control); liaise with Caris Security.
+ Assuring optimal functioning of building systems including HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical.
+ Performing minor repairs to office space including repairs to plumbing and carpentry.
+ Manages, directs, and leads a team of exempt and non-exempt individuals accountable for providing facilities support.
+ Recruits, hires, trains, and develops team. Provides direction to and development of associates through daily coaching, the administration of Performance Management, and the creation and implementation of development plans.
+ Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.
+ Accepts other duties as assigned.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent four to seven years leadership experience required.
+ Requires experience in coordinating services related to building operation and maintenance.
+ Candidates should be comfortable taking a hands-on approach and should be able to thrive in a position that will be responsible for multiple projects in a growth-oriented environment. Further, candidates must possess the ability to proactively problem solve and manage projects that require a strong attention to detail.
+ Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.
+ On-call on a rotational basis is required.
+ Drive outcomes based on persistence and passion for excellence.
+ Quick study who can learn our business processes and apply general service and "production environment" quality tools across multiple departments.
+ Lead by example with demonstrating commitment to continual improvement.
+ Excellent teamwork skills and proven ability to work under tight deadlines.
+ Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
+ Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
+ Able to manage a variety of wide variety of tasks and projects while maintaining timelines of delivery, quality of results, and maintain a calm demeanor in high pressure situations.
+ Ability to work productively and effectively with a wide variety of people, internally and externally.
+ Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand and analyze a situation by identifying patterns or connections, and addressing key underlying issues.
+ Ability to work in a fast-pace, competing deadline driven environment.
+ Requires experience in supervising contractors and vendors.
+ Requires experience with executing minor repairs such as carpentry and plumbing.
**Physical Demands**
+ Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
+ Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion
+ Crouching and bending may be required when retrieving files. Ability to lift, bend, twist, carry, pushing & pulling
+ Ability in hearing acuity, visual acuity, and color discrimination
+ Ability in manual dexterity
+ Excellent hand - eye coordination
+ Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
**Training**
+ All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee
**Other**
+ May require occasional overtime to meet deadlines
+ Travel Required
**Conditions of Employment:** Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation.
Caris is committed to quality and excellence at our state-of-the-art laboratories. Learn more about our tissue lab and the advanced technologies that are helping improve the lives of cancer patients.
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