NYC Health + Hospitals · 2 days ago
Assistant Director, Engineering and Support Services
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States, providing essential services to over one million New Yorkers annually. The Assistant Director, Engineering and Support Services will assist in directing programs for building maintenance, grounds, and equipment while ensuring compliance with health care policies and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Directs, coordinates, and maintains control over project assignments and related activities including in-house construction, renovation, and engineering activities
Assists in the direction of trade staff through the development processes and procedures for the implementation of maintenance operations, construction contracts, and capital projects
Prepares reports, develops and prepares engineering management audits, studies and surveys for the Director, and/or other senior management, detailing proposed new programs, statistical studies, and health care setting planning
Assists in the collection of data and preparation of reports that outline the scope and estimated cost of projects proposed, implemented and developed
Organizes staff meetings, reviews capital and expense budget submissions and provides recommendations regarding proposed projects and programs
May represent the Director in budget meetings
Plans and implements programs to establish performance standards to achieve increased productivity and accountability of trade staff
Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures
Provides departmental orientation, training and guidance to staff
Conducts in-service training programs, continually assessing staff training needs; suggests changes to Director to provide more efficient operations
Coordinates efforts and cooperates with departmental leadership on matters of mutual concern and extends functional guidance and assistance
Meets with health care setting clients and staff to plan, prioritize, coordinate and/or communicate programs and policies, as needed
May provide consultative services to senior leadership or liaise with Federal, State, and City agencies on matters pertaining to engineering, construction, design projects and/or other engineering support programs and functions
In the Director’s absence, may represent the System in certain legal matters dealing with State, City, and Federal agencies
Performs other related duties, as directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or a related discipline; and two (2) years of responsible-level experience in project, facilities or construction management, capital project planning, development, and design or other related experience in a hospital or health care setting; or
High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and six (6) years of experience, as described in 1 above
Valid license and current registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) or a related Master's Degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience
Knowledge and understanding of healthcare building and mechanical, structural and electrical systems
General knowledge and expertise in NFPA, TJC, CMS, EPA and OSHA Codes and regulations
Ability to meet established goals and objectives
Must have the ability to read, comprehend and transmit detailed instructions orally and in writing
Should have knowledge of CMMS Systems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or an approved related discipline from an accredited college or university
Company
NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is an interconnected system of hospitals, health care centers, nursing homes, and home care.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9MKey Investors
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
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