Director, Facilities Engineering and Maintenance

UPMC•Steubenville, OH

11h

About The Position

UPMC seeks a dynamic, experienced facilities leader to provide leadership and oversight across four UPMC Trinity hospitals. The Director of Facilities Engineering and Maintenance (FEM) advances the safety, reliability, and performance of hospital facilities and infrastructure. The role provides strategic planning, organizational leadership, and operational oversight of maintenance and engineering functions; develops high-performing teams; and supports the critical infrastructure needed for patient care. The Director administers FEM programs in accordance with UPMC system operating goals and objectives and applicable standards, including The Joint Commission, federal, state, and city codes. The role establishes departmental structure, policies, and procedures for operations, safety, training, energy management, information systems, and work standards. It oversees personnel, performance appraisals, job descriptions, training, and educational programs, including monthly in-services and equipment-specific instruction. The Director develops annual capital and operating budgets and implements FEM operating plans covering energy management, procurement of products and services, and organizational design. The role plans and oversees maintenance and operations across hospitals and designated healthcare facilities, including preventive maintenance, powerhouse operations, grounds maintenance, facility repairs, in-house staff, minor renovations, and equipment replacement. It also manages FEM information systems, including computerized maintenance management, building automation, materials management, and financial systems. The position promotes economical and efficient operations consistent with UPMC’s mission and cost-containment principles. It maintains a comprehensive preventive maintenance program that supports reliable, economical operations and patient and employee safety. In collaboration with the corporate construction team, the Director provides project management as needed to keep internal projects within budget and on schedule while maintaining safe facility operations. The role coordinates with department heads and system stakeholders, supports conservation and waste reduction, and maintains effective communication across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field.
With a bachelor’s degree: 8 years of progressive experience in a healthcare or life science Engineering and Maintenance Department, with working knowledge of construction, engineering, and financial systems, and 3 years of direct management of an engineering or maintenance team.
Alternative education and experience: an associate degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field, or certification from an accredited trade school, plus 10 years of progressive experience in a healthcare Engineering and Maintenance Department, working knowledge of construction, engineering, and financial systems, and 5 years of direct management of an engineering or maintenance team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project, and ability to operate computerized building management systems, including building automation and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) systems.
Thorough understanding of healthcare facilities compliance requirements, including The Joint Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Health, FGI Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities, NFPA, and local and city regulations and codes.
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with clinical and senior leadership at all levels.
Solid business and personnel management ability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
ASHE certifications are preferred or required as noted in the educational and knowledge requirements: CHFM, CHC, ASHE Healthcare Physical Environment Worker Certification, or ASHE Mechanic Evaluation & Certification for Health Care. Other similar certifications may be considered pending HR review.
Related military experience may be considered equivalent to the associate degree requirement or certification from an accredited trade school.

Responsibilities

Administer FEM programs to meet UPMC system goals and standards established by The Joint Commission and applicable federal, state, and city codes.
Establish and maintain departmental organization, policies, and procedures for operational standards, safety, training, energy management, information systems, and work standards.
Oversee personnel, including performance appraisals, annual reviews, job descriptions, and training and educational programs such as monthly and equipment-specific in-services.
Develop annual capital and operating budgets in a timely and accurate manner.
Develop and implement FEM operating plans covering energy management, product and service acquisition, and organizational design and structure.
Establish plans for maintenance and operations of hospitals and designated healthcare facilities, including preventive maintenance, powerhouse operations, grounds maintenance, repairs, in-house maintenance staff, minor renovations, and equipment replacement.
Manage FEM information systems, including computerized management and maintenance systems, building automation systems, materials management systems, and financial systems.
Develop and maintain an organizational structure suited to the objectives of corporate system FEM.
Promote economic and efficient operations consistent with UPMC’s mission, goals, objectives, and cost-containment principles.
Maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program that supports reliable and economical operations, patient and employee safety, and compliance with applicable standards.
Provide project management services as needed with the corporate construction team to keep internal projects within budget and on schedule and to maintain safe operations of existing facilities.
Build rapport and communicate across the UPMC System in support of departmental goals, objectives, and responsibilities.
Plan and implement conservation efforts, minimize waste, and promote efficient use of utilities and equipment.
Communicate with department heads to maintain effective facilities coordination and a safe, efficient facility.