Corporate Director - Facilities Engineering

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 167,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical

MIP

403(b) retirement

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

ChristianaCare seeks a Corporate Director of Facilities & Engineering to lead Maintenance, Plant Operations and Facilities Engineering across the health system. This executive role reports to the SVP and requires credibility with frontline teams and senior leaders.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in facilities management within hospitals, strong HVAC/electrical knowledge, and experience with capital budgets and CMMS. CHFM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for maintenance, plant operations, facilities engineering and critical building infrastructure.
• Lead, develop and inspire Facilities Directors, managers, supervisors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure the reliability of utilities and building systems through preventive, corrective and contingency maintenance programs.
• Oversee infrastructure improvements, major building-system replacements, contracted construction and in-house projects.
• Establish standards for building systems, equipment and maintenance practices.
• Ensure compliance with Environment of Care, NFPA, OSHA, EPA and codes.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets and align resources with priorities.
• Collaborate with Site Presidents, clinical and administrative leaders, contractors and regulators on critical facilities initiatives.
• Provide executive communication regarding projects, infrastructure risks and priorities.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Budgeting

Project management

HVAC systems

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Contracts management

CHFM

Trade licensure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

CHFM

Job description

Job Details

Lead the people, infrastructure and operations behind exceptional healthcare. ChristianaCare is seeking an accomplished Corporate Director of Facilities & Engineering to provide enterprise leadership for Maintenance, Plant Operations and Facilities Engineering across our health system. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Facilities and Services, this role is designed for a leader who brings both technical credibility and executive-level leadership; someone who understands complex building systems and skilled trades firsthand, has progressed into increasingly complex leadership roles, and can earn trust and influence at every level, from frontline teams to senior executives.

What You’ll Lead

Provide enterprise leadership for maintenance, plant operations, facilities engineering and critical building infrastructure across ChristianaCare. Lead, develop and inspire Facilities Directors, managers, supervisors and multidisciplinary teams supporting complex healthcare environments. Ensure the reliability and uninterrupted operation of critical utilities and building systems through comprehensive preventive, corrective and contingency maintenance programs. Provide oversight for infrastructure improvements, major building-system replacements, contracted construction and in-house projects. Establish standards for building systems, equipment, maintenance practices and operational performance. Ensure compliance with applicable Environment of Care, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, state and local regulatory requirements. Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, aligning resources and investments with organizational priorities. Partner with Site Presidents, clinical and administrative leaders, contractors, engineers, consultants and regulatory agencies on critical facilities initiatives. Provide timely executive communication regarding essential projects, infrastructure risks, planned shutdowns and operational priorities. Build a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and respect for the expertise of our frontline teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a management role in Facilities Engineering.
• Hospital or healthcare facilities experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, power plant/utility systems, general building maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary facilities operations and skilled-trades teams.
• Experience with capital and operating budgets, infrastructure planning, construction/project management and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care requirements, NFPA, OSHA, EPA and applicable state and local codes.
• CHFM certification preferred.
• Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC or other applicable trade licensure strongly preferred.

The opportunity

If you can walk into a mechanical room and understand the challenges and then, walk into an executive meeting and help shape strategy, investment and organizational direction, we want to hear from you.

ChristianaCare offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Management Incentive Plan (MIP)
• Retirement plans including 403(b) and defined contribution options
• Work/life support, including backup dependent care and wellness programs
• Generous paid time off and lifestyle benefits

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, and innovating to make high-quality care more accessible and affordable. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,430 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute. ChristianaCare is nationally recognized as a great place to work. ChristianaCare is rated by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals and is continually ranked among the best in the U.S. in national quality and safety ratings. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 300 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

#LI-LL Annual Compensation Range

$167,232.00 - $284,294.40 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Oct 1, 2026

EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website