Facility Operations & Engineering Director Metro Hospitals
About the role
The Director of Facility Operations and Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing facilities engineering, plant operations, and infrastructure management across assigned hospitals and/or ambulatory sites within the HealthPartners system.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop site-based facilities and engineering leaders. Build leadership depth through mentoring, succession planning, and workforce development. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure clear decision rights, escalation pathways, and performance expectations.
Provide enterprise and regional leadership for facilities and engineering operations across assigned sites. Align facility operations strategies with HealthPartners' mission, growth plans, capital priorities, and regulatory obligations. Establish consistent engineering standards, practices, and performance expectations across sites. Serve as a facilities subject-matter expert and advisor to hospital presidents, executive teams, and system leadership.
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of building systems, utilities, and infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, vertical transportation, life safety). Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance programs achieve high reliability and regulatory compliance. Guide infrastructure lifecycle planning, deferred maintenance mitigation, and utility risk management. Support emergency preparedness, incident response, and business continuity efforts.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including: CMS, The Joint Commission, NFPA / Life Safety, OSHA, State and local authorities. Provide leadership for Environment of Care and Life Safety programs. Partner with Safety, Infection Prevention, Clinical Operations, and Emergency Management teams. Serve as a liaison to regulatory agencies and inspectors as needed.
Develop and manage operating budgets for facilities and engineering functions. Support capital planning for infrastructure renewal, asset preservation, and regulatory compliance. Monitor financial performance, productivity metrics, and utility usage. Ensure responsible vendor management, contract compliance, and cost control.
Support Partner with Planning, Design & Construction teams on capital delivery, renovations, and infrastructure projects. Ensure operational readiness, utility coordination, and life safety compliance during construction. Support commissioning, staff training, and transition to operations. Contribute to long-range facility and infrastructure planning.
Requirements
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Associates degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or trades certification(s) in Facilities Management field. Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in healthcare facilities engineering or operations. Minimum 5 years of leadership experience, including managing managers or multi-site operations. Experience operating within a complex, regulated healthcare environment.
Qualifications
Deep knowledge of healthcare engineering systems and infrastructure. Strong understanding of regulatory and accreditation standards. Ability to lead in both operational and strategic contexts. Proven ability to balance system consistency with local needs. Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Executive-level communication and relationship-building skills.
Skills
Experience in a large, integrated healthcare system with multi-site operations. Experience in a complex, regulated healthcare environment.
Benefits
Designed To Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.