Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Director

Christiana Care Health System; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 167,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Management Incentive Plan (MIP)

Retirement plans

Work-life support

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. Reporting to the Senior VP, you will guide frontline teams to ensure reliable building systems and regulatory compliance.

You will shape strategy, budgets and major infrastructure investments, partnering with executives, contractors and regulatory agencies to deliver safe, efficient care environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in a management role in facilities engineering; hospital/healthcare experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and facility systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary facilities operations and skilled-trades teams.
• Experience with budgets, infrastructure planning and CMMS.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care, NFPA, OSHA, EPA and codes.
• CHFM certification preferred; licensure in trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for maintenance, plant operations, facilities engineering and infrastructure across ChristianaCare.
• Lead and develop Facilities Directors, managers, supervisors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure the reliability of critical utilities and building systems through preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Oversee infrastructure improvements, major building-system replacements and in-house projects.
• Establish standards for building systems, equipment, maintenance practices and performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (Environment of Care, NFPA, OSHA, EPA).
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets aligned with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with site leaders, contractors, engineers and regulators on facilities initiatives.
• Provide executive communication on projects, risks and priorities.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Building systems

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

CHFM certification preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

ChristianaCare seeks a Corporate Director of Facilities & Engineering to lead maintenance, plant operations and facilities engineering across the health system. Reporting to the Senior VP, you will guide frontline teams to ensure reliable building systems and regulatory compliance.

You will shape strategy, budgets and major infrastructure investments, partnering with executives, contractors and regulatory agencies to deliver safe, efficient care environments.