To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The YNHHS Building Systems Engineer Program Manager leads high level, cross functional initiatives for the health system's physical and technical infrastructure, ensuring that capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and system renewals align with long term organizational strategy. This role focuses on mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems, vertical transportation (elevators), and other critical infrastructure across Yale New Haven Health System, consisting of 12 million square feet of hospital, research, and outpatient portfolio. The YNHHS Building Systems Engineer Program Manager works in close partnership with the Strategic Asset Program Manager. The Asset Manager owns the data, analytics, FCI modeling, and capital prioritization inputs, while the YNHHS Building Systems Engineer Program Manager owns program execution, cross functional coordination, and delivery of infrastructure projects. Together, they form a unified enterprise capital strategy without duplicating responsibilities. This position ensures that infrastructure projects are scoped, coordinated, and delivered consistently across all sites.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise level infrastructure program planning for MEP systems, Building Envelope, and elevators

Align capital projects with long term system strategy, reliability goals, and regulatory requirements

Coordinate cross functional teams (Engineering, Facilities Ops, Construction, IT/OT, Finance) for infrastructure initiatives

Develop enterprise infrastructure standards, design criteria, and technical guidelines

Oversee scoping, prioritization, and sequencing of major infrastructure renewal projects

Partner with the Strategic Asset Program Manager to integrate FCI, lifecycle data, and CMMS insights into project planning

Manage enterprise wide infrastructure risk assessments and mitigation strategies

Support capital budgeting, cost estimating, and multi-year infrastructure planning

Ensure consistent execution of infrastructure projects across all sites

Oversee vendor, consultant, and contractor coordination for infrastructure programs

Support commissioning, turnover, and integration of new infrastructure assets

Monitor project performance, schedule, and risk across the infrastructure portfolio

Facilitate cross site communication and knowledge sharing on infrastructure best practices

Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, DOH, TJC, and other regulatory requirements

Communicate infrastructure risks, priorities, and program status to system leadership

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field. PE, PMP, CxA, or similar credential preferred. Professional association membership (ASHE, NFPA, ASHRAE, APPA) and OSHA 30 preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure program management, capital planning, or engineering; healthcare preferred. Experience with MEP systems, elevators, and critical infrastructure projects. Candidates without a Bachelor's degree must have 10+ years of relevant infrastructure or capital program leadership experience and be actively enrolled in a degree program.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools

Experience with CMMS, capital planning systems, and engineering documentation

Strong understanding of building systems, codes, and infrastructure design

Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast paced environment

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Construction and commissioning industry best practices

Required skillsets: Program management

Financial acumen

Risk assessment

Communication proficiency

Time management

Vendor/contractor coordination

Leadership

Technical analysis

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Moderate physical effort: intermittent standing, walking, and reaching is required without assistance. Close computer work with intense concentration more than half of the day. Ability to discern color, ability to hear conversations and telephone communications clearly. The physical working environment will be a well-lit and ventilated office space with a work area and access to plotters, scanners, and printers. Part-time working environment will require visits to construction and renovation sites. Applicant must be able to navigate sites under construction including stairs and ladders unassisted.

YNHHS Requisition ID

182858