Manager, Plant Engineer

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

71d•$133,120•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Plant Operations, HUMC provides strategic leadership for the management, planning, and continuous improvement of hospital facility operations within an Academic Medical Center or equivalent (greater than 600 sq ft and more than 300 beds). Given the size/scale of the medical center, oversees complex infrastructure, multi-layered capital construction projects, and high-level regulatory compliance. Acts as the primary liaison for energy conservation initiatives, academic/clinical stakeholder integration, and major infrastructure planning to ensure an uninterrupted, safe environment for high-acuity patient care.

Requirements

High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Minimum 7 years managing complex construction projects and/or Plant Operations experience involving installation of substantial plant equipment.
Advanced knowledge of architecture, building structures, plumbing, HVAC, electrical installations, mechanical systems, site planning, landscaping and architectural finishes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Hospital or institutional experience preferred.
Gold Seal Operating Engineer License.
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), trade-specific licensing (HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing).

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for facility operations, overseeing comprehensive maintenance programs, personnel development, and daily plant infrastructure to ensure operational continuity in a high-acuity, research-intensive medical environment.
Lead complex infrastructure and capital construction projects from concept through closeout. Manage the engagement of consulting architects/engineers, bid specifications, and AIA-standard project oversight.
Serve as the primary regulatory point of contact for TJC/DOH/EPA surveys. Ensure meticulous execution of high-risk compliance protocols, including Pre-Construction Infection Control (PICRA), ICRA, and Interim Life Safety programs for critical care and research areas.
Oversee Central Utility Plant operations to guarantee service reliability. Develop and implement strategic energy conservation initiatives, monitoring ROI and long-term utility planning to align with institutional sustainability goals.
Proactively partner with clinical, medical staff, academic, and research leadership to align facility operations with clinical throughput and research requirements.
Develop and oversee Section Operational and Capital Budgets, ensuring resource allocation supports long-term infrastructure health and institutional financial objectives.
Provide technical assistance for cross-departmental projects, manage vendor/contractor performance, and ensure full compliance with all hospital policies.
Maintains job competency by attending educational and informational training seminars and sessions relative to systems and equipment or other subjects appropriate to the job being held.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.