Associate Dean of Engineering jobs in Detroit, MI

Overview of Position

Osborn Engineering is seeking an Associate Director of Healthcare for our Great Lakes Facilities Division. This unique opportunity requires a highly motivated individual interested in managing healthcare engineering projects and assist with healthcare business development for a long-standing engineering firm. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage clients as well as projects while also working with our Director of Healthcare and other Divisional Leaders to develop new healthcare opportunities for the firm.  This position would be based out of one of our Great Lakes regional offices: Cleveland, Akron, Detroit, or Pittsburgh. This position would report to the Director of Healthcare and would provide assistance throughout the Great Lakes region.

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 320 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:

• Market all disciplines of Osborn Engineering capabilities to clients.
• Provide technical direction/oversight on design work within their particular discipline.
• Interaction with in-house Engineering project team members.
• Interact directly with healthcare facility owners, Owner’s Representatives, project managers, construction team members, architects, and related healthcare professional members
• Attend and actively participate in meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals.
• Project and Client management of multi-discipline projects within the Great Lakes Facility Division
• Prepare proposals and administer project contracts, including Add Service Agreements.
• Work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan.
• Supervise staff and the following:
  • Complete monthly financial performance metrics of projects managed including hours to complete requirements.
  • Manage the preparation of design deliverables for SD, DD, CD level documents.
  • Manage client expectations, project deliverables and project deadlines in conjunctions with the project team.
• Manage the QAQC process and conformance with the Osborn Quality control program.
• Conduct business development activities, participating in various trade organizations, and preparing or assisting with presentations.   Represent the firm in project and client interviews.
• Work with Division Leadership and the corporate Business Development team to successfully build, develop, and manage clients.
• Work with Osborn Marketing team in continually updating and provide project narratives to maintain current healthcare qualifications marketing information.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have at a minimum of 15 years of experience in the Healthcare field focused on engineering and facilities design and/or actively managed the operation and construction of healthcare facilities.
• Must have managed the design and execution of construction projects valued at $5M or more.
• 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.
• Aid in the development of both company wide and healthcare strategic planning.
• 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.
• Experience leading teams and working with engineers on facility design and improvement projects.
• Ability to lead and/or work on several projects concurrently.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic.

Additional Information

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:

• Reliable
• Team Player
• Self – Starter
• Positive Attitude
• Critical Thinker
• Detail Oriented
• Innovative
• Good Communicator

We can offer you a challenging career in one of our Great Lakes regional offices for a well-established and diverse 131- year old consulting firm. Attractive profit sharing and stock ownership programs supplement our competitive salary and benefits package.

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NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to recruitment@osborn-eng.com. All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.