The Supervisory Healthcare Engineer serves as the Chief of Projects & Operations within Facilities Management Service at the VA Portland Health Care System. The position provides supervisory leadership, professional engineering expertise, and program management oversight for the planning, design, construction, renovation, and improvement of healthcare facilities, including the Vancouver Campus and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Supervises the Projects & Operations Section, including assigning work, establishing performance standards, evaluating employee performance, approving leave, identifying training needs, and recommending personnel actions. Plans, directs, and manages the healthcare facility design and construction program, including capital improvement projects, renovations, infrastructure improvements, and complex medical equipment installations.
Provides professional engineering leadership and technical oversight across architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, energy, and safety engineering disciplines. Oversees engineering and construction administration, including reviewing plans, specifications, cost estimates, contractor submissions, project schedules, and construction activities for technical adequacy and compliance.
Directs capital planning and project development activities, including Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP), scope development, project prioritization, cost estimating, and alignment with organizational goals. Manages project budgets and financial resources, including budget formulation, justification, execution, financial reporting, and recommendations for resource adjustments.
Ensures compliance with healthcare engineering regulations and standards, including requirements established by the Joint Commission (TJC), OSHA, EPA, NFPA, VA construction standards, and other applicable authorities. Provides expert technical advice and recommendations to the Chief of Facilities Management Service, executive leadership, clinical personnel, and other stakeholders on complex engineering, construction, and facility management matters.
Leads multidisciplinary coordination and problem-solving efforts, working with engineering staff, contractors, consultants, clinical services, and other organizational stakeholders to resolve complex construction and operational challenges. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and program improvements to strengthen engineering operations, promote efficient resource utilization, and maintain safe healthcare environments.
Represents Facilities Management Service on medical center, VISN, and national committees and work groups addressing engineering, construction, and facility management initiatives. Serves as Acting Chief of Facilities Management Service in the Chief's absence and as Acting Chief of Maintenance and Repair when designated. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Suzy.Everett@va.gov · 702-817-6811
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $126031 – $163843/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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