Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Facilities Operations Manager plays a vital role in supporting the Vice President of Facilities by overseeing financial operations, contract and lease management, and administrative workflows across Planning, Construction, Engineering, and Safety. This position manages day-to-day capital and operational budget activities, ensures compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, and leads the development of systems for tracking project documentation and expenditures. The role also supervises administrative staff, coordinates vendor relationships, and serves as a liaison to departments such as Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth, efficient operations aligned with strategic goals.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

• Supports oversight for capital and operational budgets by managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate tracking of expenditures and purchase orders, and partnering with leadership to deliver strategic budget planning across all facility projects.
• In partnership with other stakeholders, manages the full lifecycle of facility design, construction, and lease contracts including overseeing drafting, compliance, renewals, and vendor coordination while ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals and serving as a key liaison to Legal and Finance.
• Provides operational and administrative leadership across Facilities by managing daily operations, vendor coordination, financial and procurement activities, cross-departmental collaboration, and executive support while ensuring streamlined workflows, effective communication, and alignment with departmental goals.
• Leads the development and continuous improvement of operational systems and workflows that support project documentation, financial tracking, and contract management.
• Leads the administrative team in the development and execution of processes and workflows to support leaders and produce key business results in alignment with strategic plan department goals.

• Bachelor's Degree Degree in business administration, construction management, finance, or accounting preferred. and 3-5 years experience Seven years of experience preferred in administrative or operational management roles, with demonstrated expertise in financial execution and contract administration. A deep understanding of financial systems, budget reconciliation, and contract language is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, financial software, and contract management platforms is preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams, are preferred. or
• Associate's Degree Degree in business administration, construction management, finance, or accounting preferred. and 7 or more years experience Seven years of experience preferred in administrative or operational management roles, with demonstrated expertise in financial execution and contract administration. A deep understanding of financial systems, budget reconciliation, and contract language is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, financial software, and contract management platforms is preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams, are preferred.

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $37.00/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

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Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.