Daniel Stokes

Director, Facilities at Swedish Medical Center

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

Accomplished leader with extensive 45 years’ experience and knowledge in the facility operations of a multi-faceted 4 million square foot health care facility. Highly driven, results-oriented leader with demonstrated ability to manage community relationships, while establishing and maintaining a positive rapport with staff and administrators. Motivated to achieve organizational goals, make sound business decisions, and direct complex operations while focusing on operational excellences.

Experience

  • Swedish (46 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director of Facilities
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

      Facilities Director at Swedish First Hill and Ballard hospitals.

    • Facilities Operations Manager
      Feb 2014 - Oct 2024 · 10 yrs 9 mos

    • Facilities Engineering Supervisor
      2000 - Jan 2014 · 14 yrs 1 mo

      • Responsible for providing leadership, vision and a positive working environment that promotes teamwork and growth. • Oversees all monthly regulatory generator and ATS testing and DOE fuel tank requirement/regulations. • Supervising and training the Engineering Services staff to ensure consistent, safe and reliable operations of all utility systems. • Project Manager reviewing RFI’s, Submittals and construction documents for all new constructions and tenant improvements. • Manages 25 team members effectively in accomplishing the organization’s goals such as projects and repairs in a timely and cost effective manner including grounds. • Assisting in the development of operations protocol and capital budgets. • Reduce and controlled expenses by review, negotiate and manage contracts. • Review/accept bids and manage contractors through completion of projects. • Life safety/Compliance: Authorities having jurisdiction (JCAHO, DOH, DOE, etc.) • Serves as mentor to junior team members by working in the field with them teaching and guiding.