Manager II, Utility
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of utility systems, ensuring reliable and efficient service to meet the needs of patients, staff, and visitors. Manages utility-related projects and teams, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while optimizing operational performance.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of utility systems, ensuring reliable and efficient service to meet the needs of patients, staff, and visitors. Manages utility-related projects and teams, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while optimizing operational performance.
Essential Functions
- Supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of critical utility systems, including electrical, water, HVAC, and emergency power.
- Develops and manages utility-related budgets, ensuring cost-effective and efficient operations.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding utility systems and environmental safety.
- Leads a team of utility technicians, providing direction, training, and support to ensure high performance.
- Coordinates with hospital departments to assess utility needs and implement solutions to improve system efficiency and reliability.
- Manages vendor relationships and contracts for utility services, ensuring quality and timeliness of service delivery.
- Reviews and analyzes utility usage data to identify opportunities for energy conservation and cost reduction.
- Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of utility systems.
- Collaborates with other departments on facility projects and capital improvement initiatives related to utility systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of hospital utility systems and related regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- In-depth understanding of utility systems, including electrical, water, HVAC, and emergency power.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and improve system performance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field (experience may be accepted in lieu of degree)
- 5-7 years experience in facilities management or utilities operations
- 3-5 years experience in a leadership or management role
- 2-3 years experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of hospital utility systems and related regulatory requirements
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- In-depth understanding of utility systems, including electrical, water, HVAC, and emergency power
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition Programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.