Hospital Facilities & Plant Operations Director

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Newburyport, MA is seeking a Director of Facilities & Plant Operations to provide strategic leadership for facilities, engineering, maintenance, utilities, and plant operations across the hospital.

The role oversees capital planning, budget management, regulatory readiness, energy management, and construction projects, while partnering with clinical and administrative leaders to support patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, construction management, business administration, or related field.
• Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities, engineering, maintenance, and plant operations services.
• Oversee facilities staff, supervisors, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop and administer operating and capital budgets; monitor financial performance.
• Lead capital planning, infrastructure renewal, renovation, and construction projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, EPA.
• Oversee Environment of Care, Life Safety, utility management, and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

CMMS

BAS

EMS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in healthcare administration or related field

CHFM certification preferred

Tools

CMMS

BAS

EMS

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Newburyport, MA is seeking a Director of Facilities & Plant Operations to provide strategic leadership for facilities, engineering, maintenance, utilities, and plant operations across the hospital.

The role oversees capital planning, budget management, regulatory readiness, energy management, and construction projects, while partnering with clinical and administrative leaders to support patient care and operational excellence.