Associate Vice President, Engineering

Montefiore Health System•New York, NY

3d•$257,088 - $321,360•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Vice President, Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for Engineering, Energy Management, and Sustainability programs across Montefiore facilities. The position oversees planning, operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement for critical building and utility systems supporting more than 3.5 million square feet of healthcare and support facilities. The role is accountable for the safe, efficient, reliable, and compliant operation of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utility, and energy systems, including the Moses Campus cogeneration plant. It also oversees utility procurement and management, energy conservation and sustainability efforts, capital planning, operational performance, and departmental budgets, contracts, and resources. The position ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation standards, including requirements related to utility systems, energy management, and the physical environment. Working with executive leadership, clinical operations, and external stakeholders, the Associate Vice President advances facility reliability, operational excellence, environmental sustainability, and long-term asset stewardship in support of Montefiore's mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering and facilities management experience, including leadership responsibility for engineering operations, utility management, energy systems, and building maintenance programs.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utility distribution, cogeneration, energy management, sustainability programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, EPA, DEC, DOB, and other federal, state, and local requirements.
Experience in business operations, financial management, budget development, capital planning, contract administration, and resource allocation within a complex organization.
Experience managing large operating budgets and improving financial performance through cost optimization, value engineering, energy conservation, productivity improvement, and operational efficiency.
Success leading managers, supervisors, and frontline staff, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, employee development, and succession planning.
Ability to establish accountability, foster continuous improvement, and develop high-performing teams focused on operational excellence, customer service, and regulatory compliance.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, communication, and relationship management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, clinical stakeholders, regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Active New York State Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement of engineering, utility management, energy management, and sustainability processes across Montefiore facilities.
Develop and implement strategic engineering, energy management, and sustainability initiatives that support organizational objectives, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.
Direct system-wide compliance initiatives related to the physical environment, utility systems, energy management, environmental regulations, and facility operations, maintaining survey readiness and compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Chair and lead physical environment and related governance committees, overseeing performance, compliance, risk mitigation, and multidisciplinary engagement.
Provide strategic financial leadership for a $65 million operating budget, including development, forecasting, expenditure authorization, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
Oversee engineering asset management and facility condition assessment programs, including asset data, risk-based maintenance planning, and capital investment prioritization.
Direct engineering operations and service delivery, including maintenance programs, operational standards, customer service, workforce development, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and asset reliability.
Lead utility management, energy procurement, and electrical systems operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient critical utility delivery.
Serve as executive leader responsible for the Moses Campus Cogeneration Plant, overseeing operational performance, regulatory compliance, asset reliability, energy optimization, and business continuity planning.
Lead and standardize energy management, conservation, and sustainability programs, establishing strategies and measures to reduce energy consumption, optimize utility use, support environmental stewardship, and improve operational efficiency.
Establish engineering standards and technical requirements for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; collaborate with Design and Construction teams to align capital projects with organizational, operational, regulatory, and lifecycle asset management requirements.
Develop and implement cost optimization initiatives through operational improvements, energy management, process efficiencies, and value engineering while maintaining service quality, safety, and compliance.
Partner with organizational and project leadership to advance major facility development and capital investment strategies and incorporate system requirements into project planning, design, and execution.
Lead, coach, and develop departmental leaders, promoting accountability, operational consistency, continuous learning, and technical and leadership expertise.
Build and maintain partnerships with internal stakeholders to identify service needs, define performance expectations, and deliver responsive engineering and facilities services.
Chair the Equipment and Utilities Subcommittee, overseeing utility system performance, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Identify and execute cost-reduction and performance-enhancement opportunities through value engineering, resource optimization, strategic sourcing, energy conservation, and continuous improvement.