Manager Facilities, Plant Engineering

Description:
JOB PURPOSE:
Planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating and controlling the activities of the Engineering Department functions which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utilities and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition, and to ensure that hospital and departmental policies and procedures relating to assigned projects are followed and that work is carried out in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists Director with preparing and reviewing performance appraisals with personnel.
2. Provides on-going training to Facilities and Plant Engineering staff to improve job performance.
3. Assists Director with selection of new talent for the department.
4. Collaborates with Director to prepare, review, and continuously monitor for improvement the policies and procedures related to Engineering the building.
5. Assists Director with preparation, managing and monitoring the budget for the department.
6. Manages the Construction Projects; interprets instructions and develops scope of project from customer requests; notifies subcontractors to bid on projects; obtains competitive pricing from internal and external sources; coordinates meetings on projects to be renovated; notifies subcontractors when a project is to begin; oversees contractors on interior finishes.
7. Collaborates with Director and Physical Environment and Safety Coordinator, with managing construction projects for the facility.
8. Ensures quality of work is acceptable and meets codes and regulations; follows up during and after project to assure needs are met; familiarizes self with location and content of facility specifications and submittals.
9. Conducts above ceiling inspection; coordinates shut downs for construction projects.
10. Conducts pre-construction assessments by working with Engineering, Safety and Infection control departments to assess related project needs and requirements prior to construction.
11. Reads and interprets blue prints and schematic drawings; update drawing as construction moves forward; performs quality control inspections on all construction projects.
12. Acts as liaison with building owners of all leased space by PMH including coordination of any maintenance and grounds type work to be completed by owner.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school diploma (or GED equivalent) required. College degree or equivalent Business, Healthcare or related field preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Ten years of experience in a related engineering setting. Two years supervisory experience required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Substantial knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building structure and construction, understanding of life safety systems, regulatory requirements governing hospitals and an understanding of budgeting procedures preferred.
Valid Georgia drivers license & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 criteria preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
General understanding of computer based preventive maintenance and work order systems
Familiarity with BAS controls and monitoring programs (DDC Systems)
Basic computer skills