Hospital Facility Operations and Engineering Director

Posted 2 days ago

regions hospitalBloomington (MN)

Facilities Managers General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

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About the role

Job Summary: HealthPartners is hiring a Director of Facility Operations and Engineering. The Director is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight of facilities engineering, plant operations, and infrastructure management across assigned hospitals and/or ambulatory sites within the HealthPartners system. Decision‑Rights & Operating ModelDay‑to‑day operations remain managed at the site level. The Director provides system coordination, escalation support, and strategic alignment. This role strengthens—not replaces—local leadership and responsiveness.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: n/aKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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.

Preferred Qualifications: Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Professional certifications such as:

CHFMPEPMPKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience in a large, integrated healthcare system with multi‑site operations.

Essential Duties:

(%) – Team Leadership & Development
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.(%) – Strategic Leadership & System Alignment
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.(%) – Facilities Operations & Infrastructure Management
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.(%) – Regulatory Compliance & Physical Environments
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including:
CMSThe Joint CommissionNFPA / Life SafetyOSHAState 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.(%) – Financial & Resource Stewardship
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.(%) – Capital Projects & Planning 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.
Leadership Responsibility

The Director of Facility Operations & Engineering exercises a high degree of leadership, direction, and coordination across multiple sites, functions, and leadership layers. At a structural level, the position directly leads facilities and engineering leaders (e.g. Facility and Engineering Managers, Facility and Maintenance Managers, Life Safety Manager, etc.). These direct reports will be responsible for daily operations at assigned hospitals or ambulatory sites. Through these leaders, the Director indirectly directs a broad workforce that may include facilities technicians and engineers, maintenance staff, utilities and plant operations personnel, and specialized trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety).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. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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