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Job Summary

The Administrative Director of Engineering oversees all physical plant operations, infrastructure systems, utilities, construction review, safety compliance, and engineering services across the organization. Ensures the hospital’s facilities, power systems, and environmental infrastructure operate reliably, safely, and efficiently while supporting strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and customerfocused service delivery.

Work Experience:

Five years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, facilities management, plant operations, or hospital infrastructure.  Extensive experience overseeing largescale physical plant operations, utilities systems, and missioncritical infrastructure, along with a proven ability to manage capital projects, construction review, and modernization initiatives. Demonstrate success leading multidisciplinary technical teams and maintaining strict compliance with building codes, fire safety standards, and healthcare facility regulations. Strong financial experience managing high dollar budgets, utilities costcontrol programs, and longterm capital planning. Prior experience in healthcare, industrial, higher education, or complex campus environments is strongly preferred.

License/Registration/Certification:

Preferred healthcare engineering certifications:

CHFM Certified Healthcare Facility Manager  (CHFM)

Certified Healthcare Engineer (CHE)

Professional Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) (PE)

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

NICET Fire Protection Certification (Level II or higher)

Additional certifications in HVAC, electrical systems, building automation, or lifesafety systems are preferred.

Education and Training:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related technical field required.  Master’s degree in Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required.

Specialized training in hospital utilities, lifesafety systems, infection control, or healthcare regulatory compliance is strongly preferred.

Skills:

1. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across executive, clinical, and operational teams.
2. Expertise in strategic planning, infrastructure modernization, and longterm facilities life cycle management.
3. Deep knowledge of building systems, utilities distribution, cogeneration plants, and critical power systems.
4. Ability to interpret and apply international building codes, NFPA standards, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
5. Exceptional skills in budgeting, cost control, and financial stewardship.
6. Advanced analytical ability to use benchmarking data for performance improvement and operational optimization.
7. Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare executivelevel reports and present complex technical information clearly.
8. Strong customerservice orientation and commitment to CARES values.
9. Ability to lead in highpressure environments and manage emergency response operations effectively.
10. Ability to plan, organize, develop and implement program goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
11. Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objectives under time restraints.
12. Ability to organize and present technical information, detect issues and opportunities for improvement, and formulate regulations.
13. Ability to plan and execute the full range of administrative tasks in the operation of a large and complex department.
14. Ability to provide effective leadership and direct department staff.
15. Ability to apply effective oral and written communication skills.
16. Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.