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MUSC Health · 3 weeks ago

Chief Engineering and Facilities Officer

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

MUSC Health is a leading healthcare provider and academic institution. The Chief Facilities Officer will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all engineering functions at the MUSC Charleston Campus, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while fostering relationships with stakeholders.

Health CareHospitalMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversees the development of an enterprise campus Master facility Plan (MFP and provides senior leadership for all University construction activities). A Plan is a standard of SACSCOC accreditation

The MFP is integral to align strategic, financial and facilities planning to meet organizational goals to ensure appropriate outcomes in space utilization, stewardship/sustainability of the physical plant, and capital planning

Monitor hiring practices of the Engineering and Facilities Unit to ensure diversity and inclusion is being practiced in considering, hiring and developing staff at all levels

Foster relationships with current construction and architect partners and evaluate that the system is receiving the highest level of service and quality. Additionally, evaluate new potential partners in this arena to ensure the system has access to the best in class

Make recommendations and offer suggestions to leadership on opportunities to enhance efficiencies and performance to ensure timely completion in a cost-effective manner

Manage and develop the University Engineering & Facilities team, to include work allocation, evaluation, training, development, and problem resolution; create a work environment in which employees are engaged, motivated and valued to achieve peak productivity and performance

Development and implementation of operating and capital budgets, systems, and procedures; participate in overall organizational decision making as a member of the leadership team

Oversees all Capital, maintenance, repair and operation activities and ensures facilities and equipment are appropriately maintained within budgetary constraints. Strives to provide a valued service to customers in a courteous and responsive manner

Organizes, plans, and oversees all aspects of the University facilities management activities. Analyzes reports to measure performance

Compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ensures facilities support of and compliance with SACSCOC and AAALAC as well as other State and Federal agencies

Demonstrates improvement and corrective measures through operational benchmarking, performance indicators, and compliance reporting. Implements policy changes as needed related to changes in laws and/or regulations or internal process modifications. Communicates pertinent information to Charleston campus stakeholders

Oversees buildings, capital planning, maintenance, operations, grounds, and tenant/landlord spaces

Oversees the development of an enterprise campus Master facility Plan (MFP). Participates in Charleston Region planning for new healthcare facilities and advises senior leadership on existing building conditions and concerns

The MFP is integral to align strategic, financial and facilities planning to meet organizational goals of all Enterprise entities – MUSC Health Charleston Campus, MUSC-Physicians and MUSC Foundation to ensure appropriate outcomes in space utilization, stewardship/sustainability of the physical plant, and capital planning

Ensures business and maintenance practices are consistently examined to drive innovation and improved service delivery

Actively develops and manages an energy management program to drive improved resiliency, reduced carbon footprint, and improved reliability of energy plant services. Oversees opportunities for reduced energy expense and improved use of resources on campus

Monitor hiring practices of the Engineering and Facilities Unit to ensure qualified individuals are being identified for vacancies and that the department ensures continued competency and excellence through an active training and development program

Manage and develop the Enterprise Engineering & Facilities team, to include work allocation, evaluation, training, development, and problem resolution; create a work environment in which employees are engaged, motivated and valued to achieve peak productivity and performance

Development and implementation of operating and capital budgets, systems, and procedures; participate in overall organizational decision making as a member of the leadership team

Organizes, plans, and oversees all aspects of the MUSC Health Charleston facilities management activities. Analyzes reports to measure performance

Compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ensures facilities support of and compliance with Joint Commission and AAALAC as well as other State and Federal agencies

Demonstrates improvement and corrective measures through operational benchmarking, performance indicators, and compliance reporting. Implements policy changes as needed related to changes in laws and/or regulations or internal process modifications; leads development in system level policies supporting maintenance of facilities and equipment throughout MUSC

Provides system level oversight for the consistent application of regulatory guidelines and best practices across all regions. Establishes system QAPI goals and supports and engages with Regional Dir, Facilities to actively participate in goal development and performance. Analyzes reports to measure performance

Drives compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ensures facilities support of and compliance with CMS, OSHA, and other State and Federal agencies

Initiates continuous improvement through operational benchmarking, performance indicators, and compliance reporting. Implements policy changes as needed related to changes in laws and/or regulations or internal process modifications; leads development in system level policies supporting maintenance of facilities and equipment throughout MUSC

Guide the Enterprise Engineering & Facilities teams, to include work allocation, evaluation, training, development, and problem resolution; create a work environment in which employees are engaged, motivated and valued to achieve peak productivity and performance

Assist in the development and collective aggregate of operating and capital budgets to identify large infrastructure and facility initiatives to maintain and continue operating existing buildings throughout the RHN’s; presents these recommendations to system financial and operational leadership for consideration and funding; participate in overall organizational decision making as a member of the leadership team

Provides consultative oversight for capital, maintenance, repair and operation activities and provides internal review of facilities and equipment to provide recommendations to ensure they are appropriately maintained within budgetary constraints. Strives to provide a valued service to customers in a courteous and responsive manner

Actively participates in organizational strategic planning with other senior leaders

Ensures the Board of Trustees and other senior leaders are aware of current risks related to energy, infrastructure and current building conditions to assist in strategic planning

Monitor hiring practices of the Engineering and Facilities to ensure highly qualified candidates are selected to lead RHN facilities departments

Qualification

Facilities ManagementEngineering PrinciplesBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadership ExperienceCustomer Service OrientationAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction/facilities management, engineering, or similar field

Minimum of 10 years of professional leadership experience in facilities management, design, construction and/or capital project delivery

Experience in higher education, healthcare or academic medical center space required

Thorough knowledge of operations, techniques and procedures in the management of large, complex facilities

Demonstrated knowledge of business management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, talent management, leadership practices, and coordination of people and resources

Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to express ideas and communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations

Experience developing and managing complex budgets, financial analysis and budget modeling experience useful

Must understand facilities operations and maintenance as well as engineering principles and concepts

Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for healthcare and/or higher education industry

Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills to provide effective leadership for staff, and to develop and maintain a wide variety of internal and external cooperative working relationships

Must demonstrate strong customer service orientation and strong diplomatic skills in order to maintain positive relationships and work effectively with professional architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, community organizations, and state, county and city officials

Ability to build relationships, negotiate, influence, and create win-win situations with multiple stakeholders, including facility level executives, corporate staff, and members of the medical staff and medical staff leadership

Demonstrated successful experience in overseeing regulated environmental and public safety operations (OSHA, building and fire codes, parking regulations, etc.)

Analytical skills to evaluate personnel and equipment, develop effective budgets, plans, and goals, and to evaluate and maintain standards of quality and safety

Preferred

Professional registrations and graduate degree preferred

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees