Executive VP, Facilities, Engineering & Maintenance

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an executive to provide leadership for facilities, engineering, and maintenance across hospitals and care sites. The role oversees labor budgets, capital planning, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, reliable infrastructure systemwide.

The position requires 15+ years in healthcare or research-facility operations, with strong CMMS and data analytics skills. Collaboration with clinical teams and vendors is essential for patient safety and system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in healthcare or research-facility engineering and operations.
• Strong proficiency with facilities operations software, data analytics, and CMMS platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction, operations, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, carpentry, painting, keying, and other critical infrastructure systems.
• Lead emergency preparedness, disaster planning, and infrastructure response across the system.
• Maintain and negotiate collective bargaining agreements for union staff.
• Develop systemwide capital and equipment budgets and oversee multi-year infrastructure planning.
• Prepare annual prioritized lists of infrastructure needs and a five-year capital plan.
• Manage an operating budget exceeding $200 million.
• Oversee CMMS, systems standardization, and related operational technologies.
• Implement technology-driven strategies for continuous commissioning, sustainability, and operational diagnostics.
• Establish operational performance metrics and continuous-improvement processes.
• Administer a comprehensive training and competency program for staff to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee consultants supporting engineering, safety, environmental compliance, chemical treatment, radiation safety, and energy procurement.
• Collaborate daily with clinical and operational partners to ensure patient safety and efficient facility support.
• Lead facilities-related risk management, incident response, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop systemwide infrastructure business plans including emergency operations.
• Partner with accessibility and sustainability teams to meet organizational goals.
• Prepare PIRF requests for capital approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CMMS platforms

Facilities operations software

Job description

UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an executive to provide leadership for facilities, engineering, and maintenance across hospitals and care sites. The role oversees labor budgets, capital planning, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, reliable infrastructure systemwide.

The position requires 15+ years in healthcare or research-facility operations, with strong CMMS and data analytics skills. Collaboration with clinical teams and vendors is essential for patient safety and system performance.