Manager, Engineering - Engineering - Days - FT

Hospital Engineering Department Manager

Manages, coordinates, and supervises all aspects of the hospital Engineering Department.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Engineering Department Maintenance, Construction and Personnel
  • Ensures that staffing and productivity are optimized to meet the needs of the workload
  • Monitor and control operating costs per square foot to increase at a rate lower than the inflation rate
  • Prioritizes routine and emergency work requests in the most effective manner
  • Maintains current blueprints and manuals for all equipment/buildings maintained by the Engineering Department
  • Performs the duties of the Hospital Fire Marshall
  • Maintains documents for Safety Committee and JCAHO reviews
  • Identifies and provides staff training needs through efficient performance appraisal procedures
  • Performs interviewing and personnel selection procedures for the department
• Ensures the department operates in a cost-effective and efficient manner
  • Performs and controls the daily operational duties of the department
  • Manages and analyzes the department budget and hospital utility cost ensuring cost-effectiveness
  • Ensures that CAD drawings are accessible, usable, and integrated for the management and maintenance of grounds, buildings, and building systems
  • Acts as Owner's Representative for contracted construction projects, vendors and Architectural / Engineering firms
  • Oversees purchasing and bids for the department
• Maintain, manage and operate the hospital buildings, physical plant and grounds
  • Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all engineering equipment
  • Tracks all building and equipment repairs
  • Coordinates and ensures code compliance with all buildings and property owned by the hospital
  • Provides tools, training, and technical assistance to engineering technicians assigned to maintenance and construction projects
• Participates as a member of the team to achieve business goals, quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction
  • Provides assistance to team members as requested or required
  • Participates on committees/councils and performance improvement activities as requested/required
  • Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirements
• Practices within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries
  • Maintains expertise in the area
  • Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team based behaviors
  • Shows commitment to personal professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skills
  • Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
  • Contributes to the daily operations of the department by performing other roles as needed

Qualifications

Education:

• Required; Associate's degree or equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Licensure or Certification:

• Required Licensure: Valid Driver License (for operation of hospital vehicle and coverage eligibility for hospital's automobile insurance)

Experience:

• Required: Five years of supervisory experience in facilities management, engineering operations, construction supervision, or related field
• Preferred: Experience in a healthcare or hospital environment

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Knowledge of building maintenance, maintenance management, and AutoCAD concepts or applications. Knowledge of Life Safety Code, building codes, and Federal & State regulations, efficient with Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• JCAHO facilities and safety requirements, Building Information Modeling (BJM), Rivet, Plant Operations and Building Automation Systems (Mestasys)

Physical Demands:

• Able to speak and hear for effective communication. Moderate walking, stooping, bending, and climbing are required to inspect buildings and projects. Visual acuity and manual dexterity are necessary to work with measuring tools, schematics, blueprints, and codes.

Protective Equipment: Standard precautions including ear plugs, gloves, safety glasses, & hard hat

Working Environment:

• May be exposed to loud noises and extreme temperatures

Job Info

• Job Identification 28316
• Job Category Management
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 4500 13th Street