VP- System Facilities Operations and Management

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System is seeking an experienced facilities leader to oversee operations for all owned and leased properties across the network, including hospitals and medical office buildings. The role calls for strategic direction of utilities, plant operations, and maintenance with focus on safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree and substantial healthcare facilities management experience, with CHFM or PE preferred, and demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 8 years of healthcare management experience.
• Or Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of healthcare management experience.
• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) or Professional Licensure (PE).
• Extensive knowledge of facility, safety, and hazardous materials Codes and Standards.
• Extensive budgeting, cost analysis, manpower planning, supervision, and operational analysis.
• Experience with hospital building operations, capital planning and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations for all owned and leased properties within The MetroHealth System.
• Provide leadership for facilities management, utilities, building repair, plant operations and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and accreditation readiness.
• Collaborate with system leaders to support patient-centric service delivery.
• Report operational issues to senior leadership and manage project budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Facilities management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

CHFM or PE licensure

Master’s in business/healthcare administration (preferred)

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Biweekly Hours: 80.00
Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Provides facilities operational oversight for all owned and leased properties within The MetroHealth System (MHS), including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, free-standing EDs, medical office buildings, and supporting structures. Oversees and protects the physical assets of The MetroHealth System by ensuring safe and efficient operation of building systems (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, etc.) and provides in-depth knowledge of preventative and corrective programs. Provides vision, leadership, and strategic, operational, and financial oversight for MHS Facilities Management, including utilities, building repair, plant operations and maintenance, and infrastructure management. Provides direction and coordination for all facilities management services to support the mission and strategic objectives of the MetroHealth System (MHS). Provides operational oversight for the Environmental Health and Safety Department, ensuring policies and programs foster employee health and safety, compliance with Codes and Standards, and continuous accreditation readiness. Works collaboratively with MHS leaders to enhance the delivery of a full portfolio of services in a patient-centric manner. Ensures facilities and their operations follow applicable local, state, and federal regulating bodies. Participates in institutional planning, policy development, and problem resolution with other leaders. Reports on operational issues frequently and as needed to senior leadership. Serves as an ambassador for MHS and builds positive community relationships. Advances the organization’s position with relevant constituents and drives broader awareness and support for MetroHealth. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of management experience encompassing program planning and analysis, financial and operational management in healthcare.
• In lieu of a Master’s Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of progressively responsible management experience encompassing program planning and analysis and financial and operational management in healthcare.
• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) or Professional Licensure (PE).
• Extensive knowledge of facility, safety, and hazardous materials Codes and Standards.
• Extensive knowledge of budgeting, cost analysis, manpower planning, supervision, and operational analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of hospital building operations, capital planning and execution, and infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of planning, design, construction processes, and contract development.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, mentoring, customer service, excellent interpersonal skills required, and experience in working with multi-disciplinary groups.
• Highly developed oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to synthesize information from many sources to create, articulate, and implement planning strategies.
• Capacity and initiative to function independently, assuming ownership and responsibility for projects, and the ability to follow through on assignments without regular supervision or prompting.
• Leadership to drive projects and work collaboratively with diverse, cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives and deliver results.
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, manage timelines, and control project budgets.
• Proficiency with the technology and media necessary to communicate in a manner that is open, accessible, and clear.
• Discipline and composure are necessary to perform professionally within a demanding environment and navigate a challenging and ever-changing landscape.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in business, health or public administration, or health care-related field.
• Knowledge of a public hospital system's core mission, objectives, and functions.
• Experience with unionized workforces, both in operating and construction environments.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day. May sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to read job-related documents.