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Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a  Vice President Engineering? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

The Vice President (VP) of Engineering is accountable for architecting and refining the FacilitiGroup routine capital re-investment program and providing strategic direction and oversight for the engineering team (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation). This leader also provides oversight for the disaster response and special projects teams. This executive also leads the day-to-day execution of the enterprise-wide Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions reduction project for acute care hospital energy consumption.

The leader is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide strategy and implementation of short- and long-term capital plans, providing data-driven guidance and investment strategies. This key leader will identify strategic opportunities to drive improved key performance indicators across multiple parameters including care experience, quality, operations, and finance. This position leads development and implementation of initiatives that support operational improvement and expense management through the standardization of processes, technology, and service excellence.

The VP of Engineering builds strategic alliances with HCA Corporate, Division and Facility leadership, Supply Chain and HealthTrust leadership and facility-based support services department directors for successful execution of services.

What you will do in this role:

Leadership

• Strategically develops thoughtful approach to initiatives and deployment through stakeholder assessments
• Establishes strategies and processes for operations support side of FacilitiGroup
• Executes the strategies and initiatives of the Vice President of FacilitiGroup
• Aligns team(s) with Engineering Operations as well as departments outside of FacilitiGroup
• Helps team members with professional development
• Aligns team members’ individual strengths with the needs of the Engineering Department
• Identifies opportunities to use new technologies to improve efficiency and helps to coordinate across departments as needed

Capital Reinvestment

• Partners with VP - FacilitiGroup to develop systems to optimize efficiency of capital reinvestment for facility infrastructure, including accountability for more than $400M budget
• Develops processes and policies required for governance and for operational efficiency
• Makes the business case and secures funding from CAMS for capital reserves and for special projects
• Leads prioritization of capital improvement needs including those for BAS and electrical infrastructure projects
• Responsible for meeting annual cash spend targets and completion dates

Engineering

• Sets strategies related to engineering design, performance, and operational standards
• Coordinates team efforts with Planning, Design & Construction, Corporate Emergency Operations, and FacilitiGroup operations team

Special Initiatives

• Responsible for successful execution of the major corporate-wide capital environmental performance (EP) programs – LED retrofits, chiller replacements, and airside system upgrade project
• Responsible for coordination with all teams including Tax & Incentives, Corporate Sustainability, Supply Chain, Accounting, Physical Security, etc. on the major EP Scope 1 and Scope 2 initiatives, including all demand initiatives.
• Collaborate and partner with AVP Environmental Sustainability and AVP Finance to meet organizational objectives around environmental performance.
• Required to coordinate and provide technical expertise on EP supply-side initiatives
• Responsible for analytics and accurate representation of status and KPIs on EP dashboards
• Integral to communications including regular reporting to senior leadership
• Thought leadership and proactive guidance role in driving effective management of system energy spend ($340M).

Qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree – Required
• MBA or Master’s degree – Preferred
• Minimum ten years in engineering design or construction with a minimum of three-year(s) leadership experience - Required
• Experience in communicating verbally and written with senior leadership - Required
• Experience in using MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel - Required
• Experience in using eBuilder, MS Office, MS Planner, MS Sharepoint – Preferred
• Experience in Healthcare Setting – Preferred
• Mechanical Engineer – Preferred
• Certified Energy Manager – Preferred

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Vice President Engineering opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.