Director of Facilities Management – Bayhealth
New Director will lead construction of a replacement hospital in Milford, DE
Bayhealth is a technologically advanced not-for-profit healthcare system employing more than 3,100 with a medical staff of 425 physicians; the two-hospital system is licensed to operate 389 beds and has net revenues of $400 million. Central and southern Delaware's largest healthcare system, Bayhealth recorded 77,309 emergency department visits, 17,373 patient admissions and 2,322 births in fiscal year 2011. (www.bayhealth.org)
Responsibilities of the Director of Facilities Management include planning, organizing, directing and controlling the Facilities Management function of the hospitals at both campuses and selected off-site locations. Duties also encompass the operation, maintenance and disposal of plant facilities and equipment; and loss prevention management, including safety, fire prevention, and protection. The Director will lead an effective operation of the organization’s infrastructure at all locations; develop and implement policies and procedures, establish standards and objectives of performance; evaluate performance and maintain quality assurance; and coordinate with other departments to provide excellent service to patients and employees. The Director manages approximately 65 FTEs, plus one reporting manager at each campus, and is responsible for operating and capital budgets.
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
· A minimum of seven to ten years of general maintenance experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including at least five years of managerial experience at an acute care hospital.
· Broad knowledge of HVAC, mechanical and electrical repair and systems, utilities, ground care, and total building systems associated with the healthcare industry.
· Knowledgeable regarding audit protocols and regulatory requirements. (Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.)
· Strong understanding of energy management, with the ability to cut costs.
Dover, Delaware, in Kent County, is the capital of the state; it is approximately 78 miles south of Philadelphia, PA, and 90 miles east of Washington, DC. The city has an estimated population of 34,120 and a market area of 215,000. Dover is a thriving community; residential, commercial, industrial and institutional developments continue at a stable rate. (http://www.visitdelaware.net)
A competitive base salary, incentive plan, relocation and executive benefits package is offered. Please respond confidentially to: Jane Fischer, Tyler & Company. Email: or (610) 558-6100, ext 231.