Executive Director, Engineering Operations
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
Full Time
3 weeks ago
$50,000 USD
Key skills
WorkdayLeadershipStrategic Planning
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Type of Position:
Management - Operations
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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Department:
ISS | Institutional Support Services
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Executive Director of Engineering and Operations is responsible for the successful management of Engineering and Operations (E&O). The Executive Director is responsible for managing construction projects and studies by directing the Planning, Design & Construction team. This work begins with an initial project concept and scope, and continues through planning, design, construction, and project close-out for all construction and remodel projects at UAMS.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field.
12 years of healthcare leadership experience including 7 years of supervisory experience.
Licenses, Certificates, or Registration: If not already licenses/certified, must complete within 1 year of being hired.
CHFM
Certified Healthcare Construction (CHC)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering, architecture, business, healthcare administration or environmental sciences.
Licenses, Certificates, or Registration:
PE
AIA
LEED AP
CEM
CEFP
ACP
PMP
Special knowledge, abilities and skills:
Six Sigma
Additional Information:
- Position will be responsible for the leadership, oversite and strategic planning of 6 direct reports and 115 indirect reports.
- The Engineering & Operations Department is responsible for the proper and sustainable maintenance and operations of: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC Controls, Fire Alarm Systems, Preventative Maintenance, General Maintenance, Plant Operations, Grounds, Energy Management, services for medical equipment and Minor Renovation and Construction Projects for 5M square feet with a combined annual operating budget that exceeds 12M and an annual utility budget of approximately 13M.
- Provides leadership and guidance during all phases of project development and construction.
- This position reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support Services.
- Additionally, the Executive Director is a primary leader for UAMS’s work in all areas of sustainable operations and builds on our current position as a national leader in energy efficiency.
- Work with internal staff and consultants to reach and sustain stated energy savings goals.
- Lead a team responsible for reporting UAMS’s decarbonization commitments with the US Department of Health and Human Services, the National Academy of Medicine, and other sustainability metrics.
- Serve as Co-Chair of campus Sustainability Steering Committee and work with counterparts to develop cross functional programs that improve the sustainability of UAMS operations across our academic, research and patient care missions.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.