Manager of Healthcare Engineering

Osborn Engineering is seeking a Manager of Healthcare for our Pittsburgh Healthcare Group. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of healthcare design experience and client management experience in a consulting engineering environment. This position would be based out of Pittsburgh and report to the Regional Director.

Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of more than 350 professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to career development and advancement – ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads weekly Healthcare group meetings to discuss production and workshare.
• Attends OEC weekly meetings to discuss production and workshare.
• Resolves department conflicts or issues and distribution of workload.
• Reviews time sheets and ensures accurate reporting of their direct reports’ time.
• Forecasts monthly utilization and assists with proposal development.
• Works with the Project Managers throughout the company to provide appropriate resources to successfully execute the projects.
• Will supervise the group in carrying out plans, programs and services as well as provide technical expertise on projects.
• Prepare proposals and administer project contracts, including Add Service Agreements.
• Staffing the department which includes developing backlogs and manpower forecast, managing project budgets within the department, working with HR to review resumes/interview candidates, complete and submit new hire documents to IT and assisting with new employee orientations.
• With the help of HR, the manager enforces company procedures and policy and performs annual employee reviews. Assists in the development and support of department philosophy and organizes educational seminars.
• Provides developmental goals for each direct report that are achievable, pertinent to their growth and timely.
• Provide positive team leadership to the Healthcare group to cultivate a professional environment.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have at a minimum of 10 years of experience focused on engineering and facilities design and/or actively managed the operation and construction of healthcare facilities.
• Must have a strong knowledge and application of NFPA 99, 101 and the most recent version of the Facilities Guideline Institute (FGI) to include ASHRAE 170, Ventilation for Healthcare Facilities.
• Must have strong knowledge and understanding of Joint Commission standards and the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare (CMS) for healthcare as it relates to accreditation standards for healthcare owners.
• Strong leadership capabilities in leading a team of highly trained personnel to create a comprehensive, integrated work team to execute excellence in healthcare design, diagnostics, and implementation of strategized solutions.
• On a continuous basis, keep abreast of new technologies, evidence-based design, code developments, energy efficiency strategies, etc., to be a leader in healthcare design.
• Strong ability to instruct staff in project management, project communications and client management.
• Aid in developing a structured mentoring process to aid in the professional development of healthcare engineers and team members to execute excellence in healthcare design.
• Actively participate in Osborn’s QA/QC process for design.
• Ability to lead and/or work on several projects concurrently.
• Strong organization, communication and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic.