Senior Director - Engineering

Core responsibilities

• Lead all engineering and facilities operations at MaineHealth’s flagship Level One Trauma Center and assigned regional facilities
• Oversee engineering staffing, workforce planning, and team development
• Direct infrastructure maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and performance
• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local healthcare regulatory requirements
• Manage energy consumption, sustainability efforts, and cost efficiency initiatives
• Oversee service contracts and vendor relationships
• Plan and execute capital infrastructure and facilities projects
• Partner across clinical and administrative teams to support safe, high-quality patient care environments

Scope of Role

• Manage the entire Maine Medical Center facility and serve as the point of contact in emergency situations
• Lead a team of approximately 50 staff including painters, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and other trades
• Oversee daily maintenance, emergency response, special projects, new construction, and renovation or repurposing of clinical spaces
• Address complex HVAC challenges across a mix of legacy and modern infrastructure, including specialized environments such as labs and operating rooms
• Direct leadership team including Compliance Manager, Facilities Manager, two Maintenance Managers, and Building Control Specialist

Education and Experience

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred; Strong preference for healthcare or hospital environment experience; Strong financial and operational acumen; Knowledge of healthcare codes and regulatory requirements; Experience supporting accreditation surveys and regulatory site visits; Demonstrated experience managing HVAC systems and infrastructure challenges in complex facilities
• Experience: 10+ years in healthcare facilities, engineering, or skilled trades leadership

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical frontline staff and executive leadership
• Must be on-site regularly and live within the region for emergency response