Director, Facilities

Westchester Medical Center•Valhalla, NY

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About The Position

The Director, Facilities administers the daily engineering, maintenance, and repair operations for buildings, equipment, and systems at Westchester Medical Center Health Network. The role implements policies, standards, and processes that ensure compliance with local, state, and national regulatory requirements, and manages vendor contract development and fulfillment. Working with senior leadership, the Director develops and implements strategic plans for Facilities, oversees maintenance and engineering programs, and prepares operating and capital budgets. The position manages regulatory compliance, permitting and reporting, energy conservation, vendor relationships, equipment needs, department relocations, staff recruitment and development, quality improvement, and customer service. It also collaborates with Information Systems on operating systems and upgrades, and helps develop emergency contingency plans.

Requirements

Five to eight years of progressive experience in facilities management, including at least three years in a supervisory role in a hospital or healthcare facility.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance with Joint Commission or DNV requirements and fire, utilities, and hazardous materials safety standards.
Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment; steam and hot water generation systems; medical gas and vacuum systems; emergency power supply systems; fire protection systems; water and sanitation systems; safety and security systems; and building envelope systems.
Comprehensive knowledge of current concepts in facilities management.
Expertise in standards related to hospital engineering and building maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

Participate with senior leadership in developing the Facilities department strategic plan and oversee implementation for engineering and building maintenance functions.
Develop and oversee Facilities Management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
Implement processes and maintain documentation and testing to meet DNV, fire, utilities, and hazardous materials safety standards.
Coordinate required environmental and other permitting reports.
Direct maintenance management programs for buildings, equipment, utilities, and grounds, including evaluation of those programs.
Develop and implement an energy management program to promote conservation and maximize utility rebates.
Negotiate, establish, implement, and maintain vendor contracts for equipment utilization and repair, and contract with external agencies for independent contractors.
Conduct needs analyses and recommend equipment repairs, replacements, upgrades, or capacity additions.
Organize relocations of hospital departments and services within the facilities.
Collaborate with department heads on facility needs and resolution of engineering and maintenance issues.
Authorize purchases and use of supplies and equipment in accordance with established contracts.
Conduct trend analyses and prepare reports on utilization, cost efficiencies, and regulatory compliance.
Assist in developing contingency plans for emergency situations.
Implement policies, practices, and standards for assigned areas in compliance with Medical Center policies and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and evaluate quality improvement activities for the grants area and collaborate with other departments on quality improvement initiatives.
Prepare the department’s operating and capital budget with senior leadership and assist in monitoring budgets and expenses.
Oversee appropriate levels of staff recruitment, performance, training, and development.
Collaborate with Information Systems staff to maintain current systems and plan upgrades that enhance operating-system productivity and efficiency.
Promote quality customer service and proactively identify and resolve customer issues.
Ensure protocols, policies, and procedures comply with Medical Center policies, collective bargaining agreements, DNV, the New York State Health Department, and other applicable regulatory bodies.