Healthcare Engineer (Project Manager)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Montrose; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Healthcare Engineer to oversee project management and compliance within healthcare systems. This full-time position involves planning, design, and administering construction projects while ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, project management experience, and strong communication skills. The role requires working in diverse environments and managing multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Telework available

Full-time schedule

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering required.
• Experience with healthcare systems projects preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA standards necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning and construction for healthcare projects.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and codes.
• Oversee construction contracts and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Engineering support

Technical compliance

Construction management

Healthcare regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Professional certification in project management

Tools

Engineering design software

Construction management tools

Job description

The position serves as a Healthcare Engineer (Project Engineer) for Veterans Affairs (VA) Hudson Valley Healthcare System. Duties include but are not limited to:

The position serves as a Healthcare Environmental Engineer for Veterans Affairs (VA) Hudson Valley Healthcare System. This position performs project planning, produces designs, manages designs, manages construction, and provides construction administration for Environmental Compliance Construction Projects, Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) Projects, Station Level Projects, and Leases, including all areas and aspects (architectural, electrical, life safety, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.) at an assigned medical center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)'s.

The position serves as resident and environmental program engineer consisting of the planning, design, and overseeing of major healthcare system projects; oversees Professional Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Construction contracts to ensure the contractor is in compliance with all contractual requirements, healthcare regulations and codes, specifications and schedules are met in accordance with the government’s requirements for VA owned and leased facilities.

The position provides engineering support to the assigned healthcare system and is responsible for maintaining construction specifications and drawings, maintaining technical reference library of codes, standards, and other regulations which are applicable to the engineering construction industries Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Envrionmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others. The position serves as a healthcare engineering advisor, engineer consultant, engineer designer, contract administrator, project manager, construction coordinator, and instructor during the design and construction of all projects assigned. The position is responsible for providing healthcare engineering support to all assigned projects. The position is responsible for performing the duties of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on professional design and construction projects, training service staff on technical issues and assisting the service staff on the completion of technical and administrative issues regarding infrastructure related operations of the medical facility.

The position serves as the Integrated Project Team (IPT) Chairperson, comprised of diverse and multidisciplinary professional team members, consisting of internal and external stakeholders, and is a recognized expert in project management. The position participates in planning deliberations and contributes significantly to the management decision‑making process through teamwork, innovation, coordination, and collaboration with other senior members and stakeholders to ensure objectives are met toward meeting the healthcare system’s overall strategic plan goals.

The position maintains COR certification to oversee the administration of Facility Engineering Service’s Architect/Engineer and Construction Contracts. Perform other assigned duties.

Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Functional Statement #: 25602-F

Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, training rooms, and libraries. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent must also work outdoors in all types of weather. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites.
The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required, e.g., walking, standing, climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, and carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases, or driving or traveling by motor vehicle.