ASSISTANT MANAGER - ENGINEERING AND RENOVATION

Aultman Health System; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation in Canton, OH seeks an Assistant Manager of Engineering and Renovation to lead planning, design, and construction of multiple healthcare projects. You will coordinate with facilities leadership, clinical stakeholders, Architects, and Contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that enhances patient care environments.

The role requires a solid engineering background, healthcare regulatory knowledge, and a track record of managing complex renovations from inception

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of construction practices in healthcare settings.
• Must have degree in engineering (or architecture) and related licenses.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules and procurement for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing engineering, renovation, infrastructure, and capital construction projects across healthcare facilities.
• Coordinate activities from planning through closeout; monitor schedules and budgets.
• Prepare scopes, cost estimates, and procurement plans; track progress and report to leadership.
• Oversee contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors; ensure safety and quality standards.
• Support regulatory compliance, ICRA/ILSM planning, and accreditation readiness.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Communication

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in mechanical, electrical, civil or construction engineering

Architectural degrees accepted

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Construction scheduling software

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER - ENGINEERING AND RENOVATION

Req# 36243

Aultman Health Foundation , CANTON , OH

AULTMAN HEALTH FOUNDATION

Aultman Health Foundation

Full Time , Day Shift , 80

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Assistant Manager of Engineering supports the planning, coordination, execution, and oversight of engineering, renovation, infrastructure, and capital construction projects across a healthcare system consisting of more than 30 locations. This role assists in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and operational requirements.

Working closely with Facilities Leadership, Engineering Managers, Project Managers, clinical stakeholders, architects, contractors, and consultants, the Assistant Manager helps deliver projects that enhance patient care environments, improve facility reliability, and support organizational growth.

The Assistant Manager of Engineering reports directly to the Executive Director of Facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Assist in managing engineering, renovation, infrastructure, and capital construction projects across multiple healthcare facilities.
• Coordinate project activities from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and milestones to ensure successful completion.
• Support the development of project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and procurement plans.
• Track project performance and prepare status reports for leadership.
• Assist with oversight of contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors.
• Conduct project site visits to monitor construction progress, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinate construction activities to minimize disruptions to patient care and hospital operations.
• Review project documentation, change orders, requests for information (RFIs), and contractor pay applications.
• Ensure construction activities comply with healthcare facility standards and organizational requirements.
• Serves as the project manager on renovation and new construction projects
• Plans and facilitates project meetings
• Prepares RFPs for design or construction projects
• Selects and monitors consultants and contractors to take projects from inception to completion
• Creates and maintains master plans to assist in the planning of capital projects
• Assists with commissioning of projects and systems
• Collects, prepares and/or assembles project closeout documents including archiving
• Support compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, codes, and standards, including
• Participate in Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) planning.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment during construction and renovation activities.
• Support accreditation readiness and regulatory inspections.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Review invoices, purchase orders, and project expenditures.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Support capital budget planning and reporting activities.

Job Requirements

• Possesses well rounded knowledge of construction
• B.S. in mechanical, electrical, civil or construction engineering. Architectural degrees also accepted
• CHC license or able to attain within 6 months of employment required
• PE license preferred
• 5 years experience in consulting engineering or construction management in a healthcare environment
• Proven track record of managing construction projects to meet schedule and budget constraints
• Experience generating construction budgets and cost estimates, organizing bid packages, and negotiating bids for general trades, mechanical, and electric work
• Knowledge of architectural, structural, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Knowledge of regulatory codes in a healthcare setting: TJC, FGI guidelines, NFPA, Etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and construction scheduling software
• Proficient oral and written communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 7:00am – 3:30pm M-F or hours as required by the job. Occasional weekends and off -shifts
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Sitting/standing/lifting/moving about during working hours