Corporate Director - Facilities Engineering

ChristianaCare•Wilmington, DE

3d•$167,232 - $284,294•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking an accomplished Corporate Director of Facilities & Engineering to provide enterprise leadership for Maintenance, Plant Operations and Facilities Engineering across our health system. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Facilities and Services, this role is designed for a leader who brings both technical credibility and executive-level leadership; someone who understands complex building systems and skilled trades firsthand, has progressed into increasingly complex leadership roles, and can earn trust and influence at every level, from frontline teams to senior executives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
Minimum 10 years' experience in a management role in Facilities Engineering.
Hospital or healthcare facilities experience required.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, power plant/utility systems, general building maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary facilities operations and skilled-trades teams.
Experience with capital and operating budgets, infrastructure planning, construction/project management and computerized maintenance management systems.
Knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care requirements, NFPA, OSHA, EPA and applicable state and local codes.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
CHFM certification preferred.
Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC or other applicable trade licensure strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide enterprise leadership for maintenance, plant operations, facilities engineering and critical building infrastructure across ChristianaCare.
Lead, develop and inspire Facilities Directors, managers, supervisors and multidisciplinary teams supporting complex healthcare environments.
Ensure the reliability and uninterrupted operation of critical utilities and building systems through comprehensive preventive, corrective and contingency maintenance programs.
Provide oversight for infrastructure improvements, major building-system replacements, contracted construction and in-house projects.
Establish standards for building systems, equipment, maintenance practices and operational performance.
Ensure compliance with applicable Environment of Care, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, state and local regulatory requirements.
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, aligning resources and investments with organizational priorities.
Partner with Site Presidents, clinical and administrative leaders, contractors, engineers, consultants and regulatory agencies on critical facilities initiatives.
Provide timely executive communication regarding essential projects, infrastructure risks, planned shutdowns and operational priorities.
Build a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and respect for the expertise of our frontline teams.