Strategic Hospital Plant Operations Manager

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Manager, Plant Operations at HUMC to provide strategic leadership for the management, planning, and continuous improvement of hospital facility operations.

This role oversees complex infrastructure, major capital projects, and regulatory compliance, acting as the primary liaison for energy conservation initiatives and stakeholder integration to ensure an uninterrupted, safe environment for high‑acuity patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years managing complex construction projects and/or Plant Operations experience.
• 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 including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership for management, planning, and continuous improvement of hospital facility operations within a large academic medical center.
• Oversee complex infrastructure, multi-layered capital construction projects, and high-level regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary liaison for energy conservation initiatives and stakeholder integration to ensure a safe, uninterrupted environment for high-acuity patient care.

Skills

Construction project management

Facility operations leadership

Energy conservation knowledge

Communication skills

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field

Hospital or institutional experience preferred

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Manager, Plant Operations at HUMC to provide strategic leadership for the management, planning, and continuous improvement of hospital facility operations.

This role oversees complex infrastructure, major capital projects, and regulatory compliance, acting as the primary liaison for energy conservation initiatives and stakeholder integration to ensure an uninterrupted, safe environment for high‑acuity patient care.