DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES ENGINEERING

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a senior facilities leader to direct the Hospital Plant and associated facilities 24/7. You will oversee a team of engineers, electricians, plumbers, and technicians, ensuring reliable operations, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role includes budgeting, project oversight, and development of preventive maintenance and energy conservation plans, with collaboration across departments and leadership to optimize building performance.

Qualifications

• 15 years' experience in the field.
• 10 years in project management/team management role.
• Bachelor Professional Degree in either Engineering or Architecture.
• Registered Architect (RA), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent experience (> 12 Years)

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the Hospital Plant, surrounding administrative buildings, and some Outpatient Facilities 24/7/365.
• Plan, direct, budget, financially manage, and coordinate all aspects of plant engineering and maintenance.
• Supervise a team of +/- 40 individuals, including electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, carpenters, PM mechanics, licensed stationary engineers, and general maintenance and plant operations.
• Develop predictive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and operations budgets.
• Develop a conservation plan around the use of power, gas, and steam; educate staff on energy conservation.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Maintenance planning

Cross-department collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Tools

CMMS

Energy management systems

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

• Direct and control the Hospital Plant, surrounding administrative buildings, and some Outpatient Facilities 24/7/365.
• Work with a team of experienced, qualified professionals to ensure that value objectives are met in all maintenance, plant engineering, and capital improvements.
• Supervise a team of +/- 40 individuals, including electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, carpenters, PM mechanics, licensed stationary engineers, and general maintenance and plant operations.
• Experience with a unionized workforce a plus.
• Plan, direct, budget, financially manage, and coordinate all aspects of plant engineering and maintenance.
• Ability to develop a predictive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and operations budget.
• Ability to purchase, manage, and run utilities operations and consumption; experience in the management of co-generation facilities preferred.
• Understanding and ability to optimize building controls for improved efficiencies.
• Ability to lead a team to develop and implement a utilities masterplan and utility management plan.
• Develop a conservation plan around the use of power, gas, and steam; work with senior leadership on an education plan for staff to participate in all aspects of energy conservation.
• Experience in working with a computerized maintenance management system with the goal of improving data and performance.
• Develop measurable delivery metrics to chart and affirm Maintenance and Operations Departments are on a continual path of improvement.
• Customer Service oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work with leaders from other departments within the system is a must.
• Goal oriented individual with a willingness to champion the critical role of Maintenance Operations.

Experience Required

15 years' experience in the field.

10 years in project management/team management role.

Education Requirements

Bachelor Professional Degree in either Engineering or Architecture.

License/Certification Requirements

Registered Architect (RA), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent experience (> 12 Years)

Special Requirements

Knowledge of the healthcare design and construction process; codes etc.