Vice President - Engineering Services

Vice President Of Engineering

Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of engineering programs and services across the organization. Oversight of capital planning, design and construction, infrastructure, facilities operations, safety and security, environmental services and biomedical services. The VP will collaborate with hospital leadership, medical staff and external partners to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient and innovative engineering solutions that maintain compliance with regulatory standards and support clinical excellence and operational effectiveness.

Qualified candidates will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, a master's degree in hospital administration, business administration or closely related field. and proven leadership in systemwide facilities management.

Oversees the management, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services of assigned departments and programs, including facilities operations, design and construction, safety, biomedical engineering, and environmental services. Ensures alignment with the organization's mission, goals, and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization's mission and goals, and leads the strategic capital and facilities planning for the institution. Reports to leadership on departmental goals, issues, and forecasts.
• Monitors and manages financial, material, and staffing resources to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Oversees hiring, evaluation, and disciplinary processes for assigned departments and programs; assists supervisory personnel in policy development and goal setting; and resolves complex managerial issues.
• Manages all capital project delivery and contracts, negotiating with internal and external groups and vendors.
• Ensures facility and safety-related regulatory compliance (TJC, OSHA, NFPA, EPA, DOH, etc.). Oversees life safety initiatives and risk management. Works with emergency management and response teams to facilitate disaster preparedness and execution.
• Develops and implements all energy conservation and sustainability initiatives within the institution.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership, medical staff, and external partners to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions that maintain compliance with regulatory standards and support clinical excellence and operational effectiveness.
• Initiates and promotes continuous performance improvement processes, ensures compliance with accrediting bodies and relevant regulations, and maintains quality assurance programs.
• Promotes the organization to the community, recommending and implementing marketing strategies. Plans and participates in educational programs for professional and client communities.

Education Requirement:

Master's Degree in hospital administration, business administration, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience and education, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of healthcare administration, patient care delivery systems, and application of sound management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated program development and teaching skills.
• Analytical ability for devising effective policies and procedures, competency criteria, and planning organizational changes.
• Knowledge of infrastructure and facilities construction and maintenance
• Interpersonal skills for counseling subordinate supervisors and resolving complex employee and multisystem problems.
• Competency with various computer programs.

Experience:

• Ten years of management and leadership experience in a complex healthcare setting, required.
• Experience in a teaching and/or research institution, preferred.
• Experience in a pediatric or maternal/child health program, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: (1-33% of time, 0.5-2.5 hours)

Climb stairs/ladder, Standing

FREQUENTLY: (34-66% of time, 2.6-5 hours)

Walking, Sitting, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Computer skills

CONTINUOUSLY: (67-100% of time, 5.1-12 hours)

Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Seeing - Far/near, Mental demands: Problem solving, Decision making, Interpreting data

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"