Director - Engineering

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll 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.

Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE:

Manages the Plant Engineering Department, including staffing, scheduling, workload prioritization, cost management, maintenance and quality control. Plans, directs and monitors strategic and tactical goals for all activities related to facilities management and constructions in collaboration with clinical and operational stakeholders. Responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds and equipment. Ensures that the physical plant operates in a safe and reliable manner, while complying with all applicable codes and regulations.

KEY 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 the approved budget in order to control and reduce cost.
• Coordinate maintenance of life support systems, safety systems, HVAC and basic utility systems in compliance with Environment of Care Standards to insure quality of care.
• Plans for and oversees major repairs, renovations and new construction. Serves as liaison between facility and contractors during construction cycles.
• Develop, update and implement department policies and procedures as they address staffing, maintenance, life safety and disaster plans.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelors Degree required OR in lieu of degree, equivalent experience equal to six (6) years of experience beyond the minimum experience required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Seven (7) years of experience in healthcare engineering or related field required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital