Chief Engineering and Facilities Officer

Job Description Summary

The Chief Facilities Officer provides direction and strategic leadership to the MUSC enterprise, which is comprised of the university and health system. This individual will be directly responsible for the oversight of all Engineering functions of the MUSC Charleston Campus facilities and operations, plant and energy, shop operations and storeroom, Biomedical Engineering, grounds maintenance, facilities business services, and the planning/construction/design of all University buildings. MUSC Charleston campus consists of approximately 80 acres and over 8 million square feet. The Chief Facilities Officer will also work collaboratively with project executives in the planning and execution of building projects and major renovations ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This leader will ensure operational excellence for the engineering operations and is responsible for the strategic planning, contract negotiations, progress and performance, and oversight of the financials for the department.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in leading large facilities teams with experience in a healthcare/academic medical center/university setting. The Chief of Facilities will need to be a humble leader, be nimble with change, and embrace a fast-paced environment. They will be politically savvy and have experience navigating a complex environment that serves many different constituents. This collaborative leader will create an environment of customer service excellence and build effective and productive relationships both internally and externally. The next leader will also help in identifying future needs of the organization. Candidates should support a strong mission orientation and bring a balance of both strategic and operational leadership in facilities administration across the enterprise.

This position has dual reporting relationships to both the EVP, Finance & Operations for MUSC, (academic and research missions); and the System COO for MUSC Health, (clinical mission). This individual will have oversight for over 400 FTEs and direct contract personnel.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000633 CHS - Shared Services

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
The Chief Facilities Officer provides direction and strategic leadership to the MUSC enterprise, which is comprised of the university and health system. This individual will be directly responsible for the oversight of all Engineering functions of the MUSC Charleston Campus facilities and operations, plant and energy, shop operations and storeroom, Biomedical Engineering, grounds maintenance, facilities business services, and the planning/construction/design of all University buildings. MUSC Charleston campus consists of approximately 80 acres and over 8 million square feet. The Chief Facilities Officer will also work collaboratively with project executives in the planning and execution of building projects and major renovations ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This leader will ensure operational excellence for the engineering operations and is responsible for the strategic planning, contract negotiations, progress and performance, and oversight of the financials for the department.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in leading large facilities teams with experience in a healthcare/academic medical center/university setting. The Chief of Facilities will need to be a humble leader, be nimble with change, and embrace a fast-paced environment. They will be politically savvy and have experience navigating a complex environment that serves many different constituents. This collaborative leader will create an environment of customer service excellence and build effective and productive relationships both internally and externally. The next leader will also help in identifying future needs of the organization. Candidates should support a strong mission orientation and bring a balance of both strategic and operational leadership in facilities administration across the enterprise.

This position has dual reporting relationships to both the EVP, Finance & Operations for MUSC, (academic and research missions); and the System COO for MUSC Health, (clinical mission). This individual will have oversight for over 400 FTEs and direct contract personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
University (40%)
45%-Innovation, Vision & Strategy
•    Oversees the development of an enterprise campus Master facility Plan (MFP and pr