Senior Director - Engineering

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Career growth opportunities

Shift incentives

Job summary

MaineHealth’s Senior Director of Engineering will oversee Maine Medical Center’s engineering and facilities operations, a flagship Level One Trauma Center in Portland, ME. The role requires coordinating a large team and ensuring safe, high-quality patient environments.

Leading infrastructure projects, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, and driving energy efficiency are key responsibilities for this executive role at MaineHealth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years in healthcare facilities, engineering, or skilled trades leadership.
• Experience supporting accreditation surveys and regulatory site visits.
• Demonstrated experience managing HVAC systems and infrastructure challenges in complex facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and facilities operations at MaineHealth’s flagship Level One Trauma Center and regional facilities.
• Oversee staffing, workforce planning, and team development.
• Direct infrastructure maintenance programs to ensure reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Manage energy consumption, sustainability, and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee service contracts and vendor relationships.
• Plan and execute capital infrastructure and facilities projects.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to support safe patient care environments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Financial acumen

CMMS experience

Communication skills

On-site availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Job description

Summary

The Senior Director of Engineering reports directly to the Vice President of Facilities for the MaineHealth system. This leader will oversee and direct all engineering operations and building maintenance activities for Maine Medical Center in Portland—MaineHealth’s flagship Level One Trauma Center.

Description

Maine Medical Center

Management/Leadership

Req #: 85187

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering and facilities operations at MaineHealth’s flagship Level One Trauma Center and assigned regional facilities
• Oversee engineering staffing, workforce planning, and team development
• Direct infrastructure maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and performance
• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local healthcare regulatory requirements
• Manage energy consumption, sustainability efforts, and cost efficiency initiatives
• Oversee service contracts and vendor relationships
• Plan and execute capital infrastructure and facilities projects
• Partner across clinical and administrative teams to support safe, high-quality patient care environments

Scope of Role

• Manage the entire Maine Medical Center facility and serve as the point of contact in emergency situations
• Lead a team of approximately 50 staff including painters, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and other trades
• Oversee daily maintenance, emergency response, special projects, new construction, and renovation or repurposing of clinical spaces
• Address complex HVAC challenges across a mix of legacy and modern infrastructure, including specialized environments such as labs and operating rooms
• Direct leadership team including Compliance Manager, Facilities Manager, two Maintenance Managers, and Building Control Specialist

Education

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred

License/Certifications (Preferred): CHFM, Professional Engineer (PE), LEED Accreditation or similar

Experience

• 10+ years in healthcare facilities, engineering, or skilled trades leadership
• Strong preference for healthcare or hospital environment experience
• Experience supporting accreditation surveys and regulatory site visits
• Demonstrated experience managing HVAC systems and infrastructure challenges in complex facilities

Additional Skills

• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Knowledge of healthcare codes and regulatory requirements
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical frontline staff and executive leadership
• Must be on-site regularly and live within the region for emergency response

Why Portland, Maine?

Portland offers an exceptional quality of life, blending coastal charm with a vibrant, growing city atmosphere. Known for its award-winning food scene, scenic waterfront, and access to year-round outdoor recreation—from beaches and boating to hiking and skiing—Portland provides an ideal setting to live and work. With a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and easy access to Boston and beyond, it’s consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in New England.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire.

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work options
• Student loan assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-being resources

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $142,792.00to $193,211.20per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

• Comprehensive benefits
• Recognition programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Shift differentials or other incentives

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.