Executive Director, Engineering Operations

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Leadership of engineering and operations
Strategic planning for operations
Oversight of direct and indirect reports
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Executive Director of Engineering Operations to oversee the management of its Engineering and Operations department. The ideal candidate should have extensive healthcare leadership experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and preferred certifications, focusing on sustainability and operational efficiency

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director of Engineering and Operations is responsible for the successful management of Engineering and Operations (E&O).
  • The position will be responsible for the leadership, oversite and strategic planning of 4 direct reports and 96 indirect reports.
  • The Engineering & Operations Department is responsible for the proper and sustainable maintenance and operations of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC Controls, Fire Alarm Systems, Preventative Maintenance, General Maintenance, Plant Operations, Grounds, Energy Management, services for medical equipment and Minor Renovation and Construction Projects for 5M square feet with a combined annual operating budget that exceeds 12M and an annual utility budget of approximately 13M.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Executive Director of Engineering Operations to oversee the management of its Engineering and Operations department. The ideal candidate should have extensive healthcare leadership experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and preferred certifications, focusing on sustainability and operational efficiency.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership of engineering and operations
  • Strategic planning for operations
  • Oversight of direct and indirect reports
  • Sustainable maintenance and operations
  • Energy efficiency and management
  • Decarbonization commitments reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and diversity champion
  • Collaborative healthcare organization focus
  • Improving patient care and lives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field
  • 12 years of healthcare leadership experience
  • 7 years of supervisory experience
  • CHFM certification
  • Certified Healthcare Construction (CHC) certification
  • Master's degree in engineering, architecture, business, healthcare administration or environmental sciences (Preferred)
  • PE, AIA, LEED AP, CEM, CEFP, ACP, PMP certifications (Preferred)
  • Six Sigma knowledge

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