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Facilities Engineering Operations Manager

Facilities Engineering Operations Manager

Salem HealthSalem, OR, US
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Location :  Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Department :  Building Operations & Management

Position Type : Full Time, 40 hours / week, Exempt, On-Site

Schedule :  8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, Monday - Friday, rotating 24-hour on-call assignments

Your role with us

Salem Health is seeking an experienced, hands-on, strategic, and relationship-driven Engineering Operations Manager to build a culture of accountability as leader of the facility operations team at the health system’s main campus.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities Management, you will oversee a team of supervisors and support staff who in turn lead nearly 70 employees. This is a highly engaged, in-the-field leadership role where most of your time will be spent on the front lines working with and through your teams. You will bring your working knowledge to the table while collaborating with peers and leadership on strategic planning and improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for an experienced health care facilities leader who thrives on driving accountability, improving culture, ensuring compliance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to keep a large healthcare environment running efficiently and safely.

What you'll do

Leadership & Team Development :

  • Establish accountability standards, educate teams to ensure shared understanding, and oversee adherence to standards.
  • Engage and develop supervisors and staff through clear expectations, coaching, performance management, and recognition.
  • Recruit, retain, and train top talent, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Address and resolve performance or cultural challenges, setting and maintaining high performance expectations.

Operational Management :

  • Oversee daily facility operations, preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and work order systems.
  • Partner with supervisors, safety, and compliance teams to ensure operational excellence.
  • Maintain a visible leadership presence in work areas (“in the Gemba”) to stay connected with frontline staff.

    • Strategic & Compliance Oversight :

  • Provide strategic direction in alignment with Salem Health’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Ensure compliance with city, state, and county regulations as well as Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, and other authorities.
  • Develop and implement policies, standards, and programs that enhance operational efficiency and quality.

    • Financial & Project Management :

  • Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets, including cost-control and resource-allocation strategies.
  • Evaluate projects for in-house execution versus outsourcing; manage contractor selection and oversight.
  • Support lean initiatives, cost savings, and forecasting efforts.

    • Customer Service :

  • Ensure rapid and effective response to internal customer needs.
  • Promote a service-oriented mindset across the engineering team.

    • Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with preference given to degrees in business, engineering, health care administration, and construction management.
  • Five years of people management experience in a health care facility as an engineering or construction services leader preferred.
  • Experience in a health care organization of greater than 300 beds preferred.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and meet Salem Health Fleet Safety Requirements.

    • Additional Information

  • Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) required within three years of hire.

    • Total rewards package

    Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

    Why Salem Health?

    Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

    We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

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