Director of Engineering - NYC
About The Position
The Director of Engineering at Mount Sinai Hospital leads the overall management of the Plant Operations and Maintenance Departments in a hospital campus environment. The role plans, prioritizes, and controls functions and activities within the scope of the contract, while coordinating with hospital clients and staff and overseeing facilities, personnel, budgets, and regulatory compliance. The Director oversees the planning and maintenance of physical facilities, including construction and development projects, and serves as a liaison with contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers. The position also manages departmental budgets, including utility energy-saving programs, and supports consistent, high-quality completion of department work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Five years of director-level responsibility in engineering, maintenance, and construction at an acute care hospital or healthcare institution.
- Previous facilities management experience in an acute care hospital.
- Proficiency with CMMS systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to meet established goals and objectives.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of healthcare building mechanical, structural, and electrical systems.
- Knowledge and expertise in NFPA, TJC, CMS, DNV, EPA, and OSHA codes and regulations, and the ability to interpret and implement them.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering degree highly preferred.
- Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate existing programs, services, policies, and procedures.
- Meet with hospital clients and staff as needed to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and communicate programs and policies.
- Supervise the flow and quality of work to ensure workload completion and consistency with facility standards.
- Prepare and lead departmental budgets, including utility energy-saving programs.
- Ensure compliance with the Joint Commission, State Health Department, EPA, DEP, ADA, UST, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Supervise work performance and prepare or review performance evaluations for assigned personnel.
- Guide employees on facility personnel and employee relations programs and answer related questions.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise construction and development of physical facilities.
- Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of construction plans.
- Serve as liaison with contractors, architects, engineers, and material and equipment suppliers.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Holiday time off, varying by site and state
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
