Director of Facility Planning & Equipment

The Director of Facility Planning & Equipment will lead the strategy, planning, design, implementation and maintenance of Champion’s physical facilities and equipment assets. Reporting to executive leadership, this role ensures that clinic environments meet operational requirements, support service growth, reflect the brand’s quality standards, and remain fiscally responsible. The individual will manage new clinic build-outs, facility refurbishments, equipment procurement, maintenance schedules and vendor relationships to ensure a safe, efficient, and future-ready physical infrastructure. Key ResponsibilitiesFacility Planning & DevelopmentLead site selection, feasibility studies and business-case modeling for new clinic locations or expansions.Oversee the full life cycle of clinic build-out or renovation projects: design coordination, contractor/vendor management, permitting, budgeting, scheduling and final commissioning.Develop facility master-plans that align with clinical program expansions, patient-volume projections and operational workflows.Collaborate with clinic leadership, operations, clinical teams and external partners to ensure facility layout supports patient flow, staff workflows and equipment needs.Monitor capital expenditures, track project budgets and ensure timely delivery of facilities within scope, schedule and budget.Equipment Strategy & Asset ManagementDefine equipment standards and specifications for therapy, performance, rehabilitation, functional training and support areas.Oversee procurement, delivery, installation, commissioning and lifecycle management of equipment—ensuring safety, compliance, reliability and cost efficiency.Establish preventive maintenance programs, service contracts and equipment audits to minimize downtime, extend asset life and maintain high service readiness.Monitor equipment performance metrics, downtime, repair costs and usage levels; develop improvement initiatives and equipment replacement strategies.Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, evaluate new technologies and ensure alignment with the clinic network’s brand and clinical goals.Operational Oversight & SupportMaintain facility compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, ADA, safety codes, fire/life-safety), conducting periodic audits and coordinating corrective actions.Oversee facility maintenance operations including HVAC, lighting, safety systems, infrastructure and building services to ensure high-performing, safe environments.Partner with operations leadership to develop facility and equipment budgets, monitor expenditure trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.Support clinic leadership during growth phases, expansions or relocations by providing operational readiness checklists, equipment staging plans and facility transition guidance.Drive continuous improvement initiatives that optimize space utilization, reduce operating costs, improve patient/staff experience and support clinic growth targets. Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Healthcare Administration or related field required; Master’s preferred.Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in facilities planning, construction project management or equipment asset management—preferably in healthcare or outpatient clinical settings.Demonstrated experience with multi-site operations, clinic build-outs/renovations, equipment procurement and vendor management.Strong project management skills, financial acumen, contract negotiation ability and ability to manage capital programs.Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills—able to work across clinical, operations, finance and executive teams.Knowledge of regulatory and safety codes applicable to clinical facilities, equipment maintenance best practices and healthcare environment operations.Ability to travel as needed to support regional clinic locations and capital projects. BenefitsCompetitive executive compensation including base salary and performance-based incentives tied to facility rollout, budget adherence and equipment uptime.Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental and vision insurance for full-time leadership staff.Generous paid time off (vacation, personal leave, holidays) and flexible scheduling when managing multiple locations.Professional development fund for certifications, conferences in healthcare facility management or equipment technology.Retirement savings plan with employer match and financial wellness resources.Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus for qualified candidates hired for growth markets.Annual leadership retreats and wellness programs; network of senior leaders across clinics for collaboration and innovation.Opportunity to shape the future footprint, equipment strategy and operational excellence of a growing outpatient rehabilitation network.