Vice President, Facilities and Maintenance

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Reporting to the Senior Vice President,Facilities, the Vice President, Facilities and Maintenance plays a pivotal role within the hospital network, overseeing the efficient functioning and upkeep of physical facilities across the network. This role is responsible for ensuring that all facilities are maintained to the highest standards to support the organizations mission of delivering exceptional patient care in a safe and comfortable environment. The role requires strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong leadership skills to manage a team of regional leaders and ensure seamless operations across the regions. Responsibilities A day in the life of a Vice President, Facilities and Maintenance at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: • Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities and maintenance strategic plan that is aligned with the hospital networks overall mission and long-term goals. Drive consistency and ensure a unified strategy and approach across the network. • Responsible for making key financial decisions, and analyzing and aligning the capital budget with the capital and operational needs. • Lead and mentor Directors, Regional Facilities & Maintenance to ensure consistent performance; Foster a collaborative team culture focused on innovation and sharing best practices across regions. • Manage preventive maintenance programs and oversee repairs and upgrades to infrastructure. Manage emergencies that arise with respect to the facilities across the network. • Develop a prioritization system and manage the facilities maintenance budget for optimal resource allocation across the network . • Develop relationships and build trust with a diverse set of stakeholders, including staff, faculty, students, trustees, consultants, members of the community, and state and local officials. • Collaborate with hospital administrators, clinical departments, and external stakeholders to understand facilities and maintenance needs and priorities. • Oversee the management of and approve building maintenance concerns, specifically repairs and renovations, in coordination with local management. Ensure that facilities remain operational and compliant with local and state regulations. Coordinates all property maintenance issues for locations in the HMH portfolio. Coordinate efforts to terminate unused/unwanted space via negotiation of lease termination agreements; sale or sublease. Terms of disposition accepted by Senior Management and Board. • In collaboration with the VP, Real Estate Planning and Management,,ensure that the physical facilities across the network are designed and maintained to the highest standards to support the organizations goals and objectives. • In collaboration with the VP, Construction, ensure robust and competitive bid processes and provide oversight for the selection and engagement network-wide of design professionals, engineers and outside consultants, construction managers, and contractors to ensure the timely and professional implementation of their work. • In coordination with VP, Sustainability and Facility Energy Mgr, lead efforts to steward HMH resources effectively and efficiently in support of the sustainability and energy commitments and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing facility operations, routine capital construction, renovations and facilities management. • Negotiate and manage contracts with external vendors for maintenance services and capital projects. Monitor contractor performance and adherence to service level agreements. • Lead the evolution of Plant Services department to ensure that it is structured and capable of addressing the diverse needs across the network. • Ensure that all hospitals, research centers, satellite clinics, and all related building systems adhere to Joint Commission standards, as well as local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. • Develop and oversee strategy and execution of Apprenticeship programs. • Other duties and/or projects as assigned. • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related area. • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in hospital administration, including engineering, maintenance, environmental services, or an equivalent amount of experience and education. At least seven years in a Facilities leadership position. • A track record of success establishing a vision for facilities-management services and capital project delivery that advances mission, maximizes efficiency and return on investment, and demonstrates effective stewardship of assets. • Demonstrated success advising senior leadership and trustees on strategic investments in physical-plant assets and in the resources necessary to optimize them in a complex environment. • Demonstrated experience in change management, preferably within an institutional setting, and a track record of facilities-service delivery. Excellent technical, management, organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. • Ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects. • Working knowledge of codes and policies, (TJC, FGI, and NFPA), for hospital and ambulatory care areas. • Proven interpersonal skills necessary to negotiate contracts and represent the Network. • The analytical ability to conduct cost benefit analyses and in-depth budget variation analysis as well as to resolve complex operational and sensitive interpersonal problems within the division. • An in-depth understanding of regulations, compliance and accreditation affecting the provision of health care services in the State of New Jersey. • Demonstrated knowledge of Business, financial, and construction acumen. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: • Masters degree.

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