Director - Engineering

Piedmont Healthcare•Augusta, GA

31d

About The Position

Experience the advantages of real career change Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future. JOB PURPOSE:Manages the Plant Engineering Department, including staffing, scheduling, workload prioritization, costmanagement, maintenance and quality control. Plans, directs and monitors strategic and tactical goals forall activities related to facilities management and constructions in collaboration with clinical andoperational stakeholders. Responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds and equipment. Ensures thatthe physical plant operates in a safe and reliable manner, while complying with all applicable codes andregulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required OR in lieu of degree, equivalent experience equal to six (6) years ofexperience beyond the minimum experience required.
Seven (7) years of experience in healthcare engineering or related field required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager) preferred.
General Contractors' license preferred.
Previous experience in facility planning preferred.

Responsibilities

Takes an active role in setting annual and long-term goals and objectives for the department,which are consistent with the mission while striving to cut cost and improve patient satisfaction.
Prepares and submits the annual budget and capital needs in a timely manner and monitors theapproved budget in order to control and reduce cost.
Coordinate maintenance of life support systems, safety systems, HVAC and basic utility systemsin compliance with Environment of Care Standards to insure quality of care.
Plans for and oversees major repairs, renovations and new construction. Serves as liaisonbetween facility and contractors during construction cycles.
Develop, update and implement department policies and procedures as they address staffing,maintenance, life safety and disaster plans.