Assistant Director Facilities Management-Facilities Engineering

MetroHealth; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroHealth Medical Center is seeking a Director of Facilities Management to lead system-wide operations across hospital campuses and satellite sites, ensuring reliable infrastructure and cost-effective support for patient care. Under the Director of Facilities Management, the role oversees capital projects, vendor management, and regulatory compliance, aligning investments with growth and safety.

Strong leadership, budgeting, and adherence to Life Safety Code and healthcare standards are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• CHFM certification required.
• Ten years of facilities maintenance experience, with at least 5 years in healthcare.
• Demonstrated supervisory/management experience.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and CMMS/PM software.
• Strong record-keeping and analytical skills; attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Code, NFPA, OSHA, TJC, ADA and ODH.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FM system-wide operations across hospital campuses, ASCs, and satellite sites.
• Manage facilities operations, capital project execution, and vendor/contract management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, system reliability and cost-effective patient care support.
• Support strategic planning for facilities infrastructure aligned with growth and safety.
• Uphold MetroHealth System's mission, values and customer service standards.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Life Safety Code

Communication

Vendor management

Healthcare facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CHFM certification

MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

CMMS/PM software

Project management software

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director, Facilities Management, manages the execution of Facilities Management's (FM) system-wide operations across hospital campuses, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), satellite sites, and infrastructure systems. Manages facilities operations, capital project execution, and vendor/contract management, ensuring regulatory compliance, system reliability, and cost-effective support of patient care. Supports strategic planning for facilities infrastructure, aligning capital investments and operational performance with health system growth, safety, and patient care objectives. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer services standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field. Equivalent knowledge, skills and work experience may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM).
• Ten years of facilities maintenance experience with at least 5 years in a healthcare related setting.
• Demonstrated supervisory/management experience.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, computerized maintenance management or project management software.
• Excellent record keeping and analytical skills. Ability to organize, prioritize, supervise, and direct while maintaining attention to detail at all times.
• Working knowledge of boiler plant, mechanical and electrical systems found in healthcare/research environment.
• Proven communication skills to successfully manage and interact with a diverse population of staff and clients.
• Working knowledge and experience with Life Safety Code, NFPA, OSHA, TJC, ADA, and ODH.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing financials, budgeting, staff development and operational goals.
• Physically capable of performing frequent inspections of all areas within and around buildings, including but not limited to, all departments, utility tunnels, roofs, equipment rooms and construction sites.
• Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional self-development.

Preferred:

• State of Ohio Stationary Engineer's License.
• MBA or Master's degree in related field.

Physical Demands:

• May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating.
• May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing.
• Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Ability to read job related documents.
• Ability to use computer.