Vice President of Facilities and Asset Management in Gainesville, Florida at Lifesouth Community Blood Centers Inc

Are you a strategic leader who can identify opportunities, lead complex initiatives, and help shape the future of our organization?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is actively searching for a strategic, innovative, and results-driven executive to join our leadership team as Vice President of Facilities and Asset Management. This role is responsible for driving organizational growth through the development and execution of new ventures, real estate strategy, capital projects, and facilities operations.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can balance long-term strategic planning with hands-on project execution. In this role you will identify growth opportunities, lead complex initiatives, oversee real estate and construction projects, and ensure our facilities and physical assets support organizational success.

This position is aligned with LifeSouth's Headquarters in Gainesville, Florida; however, candidates may reside anywhere within the organization's service area, with regular travel to headquarters and operational locations as needed.

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 50 blood donation centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month across our multi-state footprint, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Lead strategic projects and growth initiatives from concept through implementation, identifying opportunities that expand organizational impact, operational effectiveness, and revenue generation.
• Partner with executive leadership to align strategic initiatives, real estate decisions, and facilities/fleet operations with organizational priorities and long-term objectives.
• Direct real estate strategy, portfolio management, site selection, acquisitions, lease negotiations, and construction projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Oversee capital projects, facility improvements, and organizational infrastructure investments, including budgeting, planning, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage facilities and fleet operations across multiple locations, ensuring assets are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and positioned to support operational success.
• Provide oversight of contracts, due diligence activities, negotiations, and risk management related to real estate, construction, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration among operational, support, and executive teams to drive successful execution of organizational priorities.
• Communicate project progress, financial impacts, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership while leading and developing assigned team members.

Additional Requirements

• Requires continuous availability after hours for on-call, except when on approved leave (PTO)
• This position works varied hours, including nights and weekends
• Travel is essential to this position
• Must have consistent and reliable transportation

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in strategic planning, real estate, facilities management, capital projects, construction, or operations.
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing real estate transactions, capital projects, facility operations, and third-party vendor relationships.
• Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, contract management, negotiations, and project execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet LifeSouth's driver eligibility requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the organization's service area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multi-site operations, real estate portfolios, or capital improvement programs.
• Experience within healthcare, blood banking, nonprofit, or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with ERP, asset management, or facilities management software.
• Master's degree or advanced professional certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.