Assistant Director of Engineering

3 weeks ago


New York, United States NYC Health + Hospitals Full time

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

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, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

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.



The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Job Description

The Assistant Director, Engineering & Support Services (Approved Specialties) assists in directing the planning, coordination, and evaluation of the Systems' capital programs which include General Construction, Telecommunications, Energy Conservation, and other Engineering Support Programs Implements processes and procedures to aid in the direction of trade staff, the management of capital projects, and other programs within the designated areas of authority.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Assists in the direction of trade staff through the development processes and procedures for the implementation of maintenance operations, construction contracts, and capital projects.
  • Directs, coordinates, and maintains control over project assignments and related activities including construction, renovation, and engineering activities related to testing and vaccination sites
  • Coordinates efforts and cooperates with Departmental Managers and Directors on matters of mutual concern and extends functional guidance and assistance.
  • Prepares reports, develops, and prepares engineering management audits, studies, surveys for the Director, and/or other Senior Management, detailing proposed new programs, statistical studies, leasing property, health care setting planning with recommendations and other data, as required.
  • Assists in the gathering of data and preparation of reports that outline the scope and estimated cost of projects proposed, implemented, and developed. Helps the director develop and update cost estimates.
  • Follows standard methods and procedures for the implementation of maintenance systems and operations, construction contracts, and/or capital projects development.
  • Administers surveys and attains data to support the development of reports, studies, and surveys for senior leadership to include new programs, statistical studies, leasing property, and health care setting planning. May assist in making other recommendations and provide other data in the absence of the Director, if required.
  • May consult on issues relating to engineering, construction, and/or design projects as required by senior leadership. May also liaise with Federal, State, and City agencies.
  • Supports the Directors' participation in the annual operating budget assisting in the identification of staffing needs to support service delivery. May represent the Director in budget meetings.
  • Supervisees project activities through the assignment of qualified key personnel by establishing and maintaining project budget, equipment, material supplies, and necessary services and by obtaining and furnishing personnel with basic job information.
  • Organizes staff for regular periodic meetings. May review budget submissions and provide recommendations on proposed projects and programs.
  • Plans and implements programs to establish performance standards to attain increased productivity and accountability of trade staff.
  • Provides orientation, training, and guidance to staff. Conducts in-service training programs, continually assessing staff training needs and suggests changes to Director to provide more efficient operations.
  • May, in the Director's absence, represent the System in certain legal matters dealing with State, City, and Federal agencies. Participates in collecting and providing management information to record and report status of projects, assignment and cost by Capital Budget Control and other departments.
  • May act as a member of the Architect-Engineer Selection Board participating in the evaluation of prospective consultants for specific projects.
  • May assist with facilitation of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program in the absence of the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator.
  • Participates in internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/Pl) activities and programs, training, and special studies, as required.
  • Ensures ongoing compliance and maintenance of the NYC Health + Hospitals policies with NYS standards and other applicable external regulatory guidelines and accreditation guidelines and standards.
  • Performs other related duties, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

* Qualification for Central Office.

# Qualification for Health Care Facilities.

1. A Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university; or,

2. New York State licensure as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect; and,

3. Five years of experience in Construction, Design, Engineering or related fields in a health care environment, including three* or two# years in a supervisory capacity; or,

4. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Department Preferences

  • Designation as a Real Property Administrator (RPA) as conferred by the Buildings Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), or a valid New York City High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license.


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