Manager, Plant Operations- Full Time- Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Manager, Plant Operations for HUMC in New Jersey. This role provides strategic leadership for managing, planning, and improving hospital facility operations, overseeing complex infrastructure and major capital projects.

It also coordinates energy initiatives and integrates clinical stakeholders to ensure a safe, uninterrupted environment for high‑acuity care. The role requires extensive experience in managing large plant operations, knowledge of building

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing complex construction projects and/or Plant Operations experience.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture, building structures, plumbing, HVAC, electrical installations, mechanical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for management, planning, and continuous improvement of hospital facility operations.
• Oversee complex infrastructure, multi‑layered capital construction projects, and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise on energy conservation initiatives and major infrastructure planning to ensure safe environment for high‑acuity patient care.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Building systems knowledge

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management/Construction Management/Business Administration

Hospital or institutional experience preferred

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Manager, Plant Operations, HUMC provides strategic leadership for the management, planning, and continuous improvement of hospital facility operations within an Academic Medical Center or equivalent (greater than 600 sq ft and more than 300 beds). Given the size/scale of the medical center, oversees complex infrastructure, multi-layered capital construction projects, and high-level regulatory compliance. Acts as the primary liaison for energy conservation initiatives, academic/clinical stakeholder integration, and major infrastructure planning to ensure an uninterrupted, safe environment for high-acuity patient care.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum 7 years managing complex construction projects and/or Plant Operations experience involving installation of substantial plant equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture, building structures, plumbing, HVAC, electrical installations, mechanical systems, site planning, landscaping and architectural finishes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Hospital or institutional experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Gold Seal Operating Engineer License.
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), trade‑specific licensing (HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing).

Minimum rate of $133,120 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.