Facilities and Engineer Manager Full Time

At Bristol Hospital and Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Hospital and Health Care your choice.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families. Eligible team members have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO) and paid leave, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with company matching, company-paid life insurance, and an array of additional perks including employee assistance and wellness programs. (Exact eligibility and coverage details vary by role and employment status.)

The Facilities Manager is responsible for supporting the efficient and effective operation of facilities, maintenance, and construction activities across Bristol Health entities and properties. Working under the direction of the Director, this position manages day-to-day facilities operations. Assists the Director with construction projects, facility planning, design, development, and space planning initiatives.

The Facilities Manager assists in developing and administering departmental operating and capital budgets while supporting compliance with Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHA, state, and local regulatory requirements. This position oversees preventive maintenance, life safety, energy management, and construction activities while serving as a key operational leader within the Facilities department.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day system-wide Facilities operations and Construction activities across Bristol Health.
• Coordinates and participates in the planning, development, implementation, and completion of construction projects and facilities programs.
• Supports the Director in developing departmental goals, operational priorities, and long-range facility initiatives.
• Ensures departmental compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Works with the Director on the organization's Energy Management Program and recommends improvements to efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Oversees the Preventive Maintenance Program, including development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of related policies and procedures.
• Manages the Electrical Safety Program and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Works with the Director on project schedules, budgets, documentation, and reporting systems for assigned capital and construction projects.
• Assists with development and management of operating, capital, FTE, and project budgets.
• Supports space planning, facility renovations, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Assists in the multi-year capital planning and budgeting process.

• Oversees contractor performance and ensures adherence to organizational standards, timelines, and safety requirements.
• Supervises Facilities personnel, providing coaching, performance management, staff development, and operational oversight.
• Collaborates with departmental leadership to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Responds to facility emergencies and provides operational leadership during critical events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management preferred.
• CHFM preferred
• Minimum 2-5 years of progressive healthcare facilities management, construction, engineering, or project management experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• Working knowledge of healthcare facilities, boiler plant operations, HVAC, electrical systems, carpentry, construction management, design/engineering principles, Joint Commission standards, NFPA, OSHA, and applicable state/local codes.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent construction and capital improvement projects.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements

Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred.

Driver’s License Requirements

Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record in accordance with organizational policy.

Must meet the organization’s requirements for insurability to operate a company-owned or personal vehicle for business purposes, if applicable.

Bristol Health Mandated Educational Requirements

General orientation at time of hire. Annual completion of Fire Safety, Infection Prevention, regulatory compliance education, and other mandatory organizational training.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.