ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

Engineering Director – Engineering Administration

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Physics.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP).
• 15+ years experience in Healthcare System setting in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission readiness, engineering/maintenance, construction/project management, clinical engineering and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for all Engineering‑related staff, communicating organizational and departmental goals and priorities, and setting the tone for departmental work within the organization.
• Establishes goals for management staff and works with them to develop and monitor goals for non‑management staff.
• Effectively manages departmental personnel to maintain fairness and equity and foster individual development, teamwork, and morale.
• Objectively evaluates employee performance and competencies and provides constructive feedback.
• Conducts monthly staff meetings that incorporate the use of safety and technical training sessions, presenting material in a manner that fosters understanding and willingness to learn by the participants.
• Builds and develops team capabilities through resource analysis, hiring, mentoring and training; assures appropriate resources are available to meet the needs of the organization.
• Oversees effective planning, management and execution of all maintenance activities in collaboration with organizational leadership.
• Plans and recommends the development of physical facilities in collaboration with organizational leadership. Reviews and recommends approval of plans for construction and infrastructure upgrades. Advises on structural changes and additions or modifications to buildings. Acts as liaison with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and materials and equipment suppliers. Approves contracted work.
• Manages multiple concurrent engineering projects, schedules, budgets and resource allocation, ensuring all continue to move forward appropriately.
• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for executive leadership and staff for Clinical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Building Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Fleet Management, Construction department, infrastructure planning and development, utilities management, and provides Matrix Management leadership for Engineering Services across all Archbold Medical Center facilities.
• Be responsible for technical roadmaps, including evaluation of new technologies and training for staff associated with the new technologies.
• Create Key Performance Indicators to monitor and measure areas of improvement in contract service levels, safety and operational efficiencies.
• Implement new and emerging technologies, and apply creative solutions to support our organizational goals and objectives.
• Build and foster proactive and trusting relationships with organizational leadership to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Function independently and exercise considerable judgement in the resolution of problems and/or coordination of emergency incidents.
• Effectively administers Building Automated Systems (BAS) for the organization to manage the environment and energy consumption.
• Effectively communicates affected departments on the status and progress of related projects in terms of budget, schedule, and operational impact.
• Ensures that all required documentation is properly completed, maintained, and archived to ensure compliance with all Joint Commission standards including Equipment Management, Utility Management, Security Management, Hazardous Materials and Wastes Management, Fire Safety Management, and Life Safety.
• Oversees compliance of all facilities maintenance and service contracts with applicable state and federal regulations, and requirements for facilities maintenance and construction.
• Develops department operating budgets and, where applicable, capital projects.
• Develops and implements short and long‑term operational plans to improve and increase productivity, efficiencies, and cost containment with a focus on best practices, healthcare trends, and innovative solutions while remaining in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Analyzes financial and work impact of major project decisions prior to and during project, identify trends associated with projects.
• Maintains operations and projects within approved budget and established time frames.

Perks/Benefits

• Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
• Medical / Dental
• Retirement Plan
• PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four‑hospital, four‑nursing‑home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264‑bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high‑quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What We Offer

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high‑quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low‑Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care