Corporate Director - Facilities Engineering

ChristianaCare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 167,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Wilmington, Delaware seeks a 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 blends technical credibility with executive leadership, guiding critical building systems and capital projects with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in a management role in facilities engineering (healthcare setting required).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, power plant/utility systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary facilities operations and skilled-trades teams.
• Experience with capital and operating budgets, infrastructure planning, and CMMS.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care, NFPA, OSHA, EPA and local codes.
• CHFM certification preferred.
• Trade licensure in Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for maintenance, plant operations, facilities engineering and critical building infrastructure across ChristianaCare.
• Lead and develop Facilities Directors, managers, supervisors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure 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 and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with Environment of Care, NFPA, OSHA, EPA and local codes.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets.
• Collaborate with Site Presidents, clinical and administrative leaders, contractors and regulators on facilities initiatives.
• Provide timely executive communication on projects, infrastructure risks and priorities.
• Foster safety, accountability and continuous improvement within frontline teams.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Facilities engineering

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Budget management

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Master's degree

Tools

CMMS

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.

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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/