Vice President, Facilities and Maintenance

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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President,Facilities, the Vice President, Facilities and Maintenance plays a pivotal role within the hospital network, overseeing the efficient functioning and upkeep of physical facilities across the network. This role is responsible for ensuring that all facilities are maintained to the highest standards to support the organization's mission of delivering exceptional patient care in a safe and comfortable environment. The role requires strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong leadership skills to manage a team of regional leaders and ensure seamless operations across the regions.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related area.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in hospital administration, including engineering, maintenance, environmental services, or an equivalent amount of experience and education. At least seven years in a Facilities leadership position.
• A track record of success establishing a vision for facilities-management services and capital project delivery that advances mission, maximizes efficiency and return on investment, and demonstrates effective stewardship of assets.
• Demonstrated success advising senior leadership and trustees on strategic investments in physical-plant assets and in the resources necessary to optimize them in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, preferably within an institutional setting, and a track record of facilities-service delivery. Excellent technical, management, organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of codes and policies, (TJC, FGI, and NFPA), for hospital and ambulatory care areas.
• Proven interpersonal skills necessary to negotiate contracts and represent the Network.
• The analytical ability to conduct cost benefit analyses and in-depth budget variation analysis as well as to resolve complex operational and sensitive interpersonal problems within the division.
• An in-depth understanding of regulations, compliance and accreditation affecting the provision of health care services in the State of New Jersey.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Business, financial, and construction acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!