Director Engineering

Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering will lead operational, financial, programmatic, and personnel activities for Engineering Operations, ensuring alignment with Montefiore Einstein’s strategic goals. Responsible for day-to-day operations, budgeting, and financial management across the Wakefield campus totaling 500,000 square feet. Develops and manages operational initiatives with measurable outcomes, collaborating with stakeholders to set and achieve goals. Prepares reports on financial, clinical, quality, and safety performance. Drives financial improvements and engages staff in progress. Establishes and manages annual budgets, optimizing resource allocation. Enhances Facilities Engineering initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and ensures strong leadership in facilities maintenance and plant operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead coordination across Facilities, Construction, Energy, IT, Security, Real Estate, and Telecom. Oversee project kick-offs and ensure compliance with The Joint Commission, NYS DOH, and NYC DOB. Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and leadership to align operations with Montefiore Health programs.


• Ensure compliance with Environment of Care and Life Safety regulations. Conduct mock surveys for The Joint Commission Readiness, identify gaps, and drive improvements. Oversee facility modifications, ensuring code compliance and timely completion. Manage life safety equipment, risk assessments, and fire safety audits.


• Optimize maintenance with proactive asset management. Develop preventative maintenance programs, track schedules, and minimize downtime using a CMS work order system.


• Enhance safety and staff development through annual training programs. Manage recruitment, onboarding, and performance to boost productivity and job satisfaction.


• Oversee budgets, inventory, and vendor relations to ensure cost efficiency. Conduct audits for financial and operational compliance.


• Foster collaboration with stakeholders, set clear project expectations, and drive continuous improvement.


• Be ready to respond to campus emergencies and ensure operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Experience & Leadership: 7+ years in higher education, hospital, or research facilities with increasing responsibilities; 5+ years in a managerial role; Experience managing union employees.


• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of facility construction and building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, emergency power, roofs, facades). Experience managing inventory. Joint Commission Tri-annual survey readiness a significant plus.


• Project & Operations Management: Proven ability to lead, prioritize, and meet deadlines while delivering projects on time and within budget. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Regulatory & Licensing (Preferred): Professional Engineer License, FDNY CAT, Q01 Refrigeration Engineer.


• Innovation & Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with advancements in facilities management and commitment to continuous improvement.


• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.


• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, relationship-building, and ability to work independently or collaboratively. Self-motivated with a proactive mindset.

Location: Bronx, New York

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM-5 PM

Salary: $135,000.00 to $185,000.00

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Montefiore Einstein. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.

Montefiore Einstein is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Einstein will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Department: Facilities Bargaining Unit: Non Union Campus: MOSES  Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 600 East 233rd Street, Bronx

Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4:30 PM Req ID: 224028 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00    

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

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Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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