Director, Engineering and Support Services
Company: NYC Health
Location: Bronx
Posted on: March 24, 2026
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Job Description:
NYC Health Hospitals is the largest public health care system in
the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and
home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year
across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists
of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute
care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and
Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely
focused on empowering New Yorkers. At NYC Health Hospitals, our
mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without
exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that
exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion,
Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic
communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts
8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position:
Under the direction and in collaboration with the account client,
administers and directs programs to manage building maintenance,
grounds, and equipment and procure or generate utilities and their
distribution systems. Coordinates construction and renovation
programs. Ensures ongoing compliance with NYC Health Hospitals and
relevant health care setting policies, and other appropriate
regulatory requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1.
Develops and prepares standard methods and procedures for the
implementation of maintenance systems and operations, construction
contracts, and works closely with Capital Development Team on
capital projects development. 2. Works with Capital Development
Team to coordinate and recommend plans, designs, and changes in
various construction, renovation, and engineering activities.
Reviews, evaluates and recommends approval of plans for capital
construction projects. 3. Provides technical assistance in review
of existing maintenance and engineering procedures, service and
construction contracts, and preventive maintenance for all system
properties. 4. Directs trade staff through the development of
processes and procedures for the implementation of maintenance
operations, construction contracts, and capital projects. 5.
Evaluates department’s projects through the development of reports,
studies, and surveys detailing progress of programs, statistical
studies, and health care setting planning. Recommends improvement,
as necessary. 6. Prepares and leads departmental budgets, including
utilities energy savings program. Identifies and meets staffing
needs to support service delivery. Ensures operations run within
budgetary guidelines. 7. Supervises work performance and prepares
and/or reviews performance evaluations for assigned personnel.
Supervises flow and quality of work to ensure completion of
workload and consistency to health care setting’s standards. 8.
Facilitates in-service training programs and provides departmental
orientation, training, and guidance to staff. Assesses staff
training needs, evaluates the effectiveness of the program, and
implements changes to provide for more efficient operations.
Oversees departmental processes for all required educational
courses and certifications. 9. Provides education on patient and
public safety protocols and prevention techniques to staff,
community members, patients and caregivers. 10. Serves as a liaison
with contractors, architects, engineers and material and equipment
suppliers. Provides consultative services to senior leadership
and/or federal, state, and city agencies on matters pertaining to
engineering, construction, design projects and/or other engineering
support programs and functions. 11. Meets with health care setting
client and staff, as needed, to plan, prioritize, coordinate and/or
communicate programs and policies. Reviews and evaluates existing
programs, services, policies and procedures. Participates in
regular periodic staff meetings. 12. May represent the System in
certain legal matters dealing with federal, state, and city
agencies. 13. Performs other related duties, as directed. Minimum
Qualifications 1. Valid license and current registration as a
Professional Engineer or Architect issued by the New York State
Education Department (NYSED); and two (2) years of experience in
the construction, architectural or engineering area, including one
(1) year in design contracts and construction contracts relating to
health care facilities in a responsible administrative, managerial
or supervisory capacity; or 2. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited
college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction
Management, Construction Engineering or a related discipline; and
three (3) years of experience in the construction, architectural or
engineering area, including two (2) years in design contracts and
construction contracts relating to health care facilities in a
responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or
3. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a
State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting
organization; and seven (7) years of experience in the
construction, architectural or engineering area; and current
Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) certification issued
by the American Hospital Association (AHA). Special Note: A related
Master’s Degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Department Preferences Education: Bachelors degree in Architecture,
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or an
approved related discipline from an accredited college or
university Licenses: NYS Licensure as a Professional Engineer or
Registered Architect Years of Experience: Seven (7) plus years of
experience in the Construction, Architectural or Engineering field
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Requirements: Supervisory
experience Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive
benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for
employees hired to work 20 hrs. per week Retirement Savings and
Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with
employees Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness
Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and
professional development opportunities College Savings Program
Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts
programs Commuter Benefits Programs
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