Asset Manager

Wheeler Staffing Partners

Hartford, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Asset Management, Best Practices, Budget Management, Building Codes, Business Performance Management, Centralized Operations/Management, Communication Skills, Construction Engineering, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Energy Management, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Facilities Management, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital Administration, Hospital/Healthcare Construction, Identify Issues, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Processes, People Management, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Plant Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Engineer, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Usage Analysis, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hartford, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Hospital Energy Facilities Manager

Locations: Hartford, CT (2 openings) | South Bend, IN (1 opening)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
Compensation: $100,000–$135,000 annually
Additional Compensation: Discretionary annual bonus eligibility

Benefits:

  • $80/month phone allowance

  • $777/month vehicle allowance

  • 120 PTO hours annually

  • 9 paid holidays

  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%

  • Medical insurance benefits available

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Hospital Energy Facilities Manager to oversee energy operations, facility performance, and central plant management across healthcare environments. This role is responsible for optimizing energy usage, managing central energy plant operations and maintenance activities, supporting facility efficiency initiatives, and leading operational teams across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in central energy plant management, mechanical construction, and engineering leadership with the ability to manage operations while driving efficiency improvements and mentoring internal teams.

Training for this role includes a 3–4 day onboarding period at company headquarters in New Orleans.

Key Responsibilities

Energy Management & Operational Strategy

  • Review and analyze facility energy usage on a daily basis

  • Identify opportunities for operational improvements and energy optimization

  • Develop recommendations and implement best practices to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs

  • Provide guidance and support on long-term energy strategies

  • Evaluate current operational processes and recommend enhancements

Central Energy Plant Operations

  • Manage operation and maintenance activities of central energy plant facilities

  • Oversee subcontractors, plant operators, and service providers supporting operations

  • Ensure facilities operate efficiently and consistently meet performance expectations

  • Monitor plant performance and coordinate corrective actions when necessary

  • Manage maintenance reserve budgets and operational expenditures

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead and mentor operations staff and facility teams

  • Manage one or multiple teams consisting of Asset Managers and operational personnel

  • Provide training and ongoing development for plant operators and team members

  • Support employee performance management and operational excellence initiatives

  • Foster collaboration across internal and external stakeholders

Engineering Support & Project Coordination

  • Develop and maintain plant operating manuals and standard operating procedures

  • Support engineering, procurement, and construction activities related to facility operations

  • Coordinate troubleshooting efforts with onsite and remote support teams

  • Assist with implementation of facility upgrades and operational improvements

  • Ensure compliance with building codes and applicable industry standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required

  • Minimum 4–6+ years of management experience in a central energy plant or facility environment required

  • Experience managing multiple project sites and Assistant Asset Managers required

  • 4–6+ years of mechanical commercial construction experience with a large mechanical contractor or engineering consulting environment required

  • Strong understanding of building codes and associated standards required

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong organizational and leadership abilities

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

  • Ability to adapt and perform additional responsibilities as operational needs evolve

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification with pursuit of PE preferred

  • Experience supporting healthcare, campus, or large institutional facilities environments preferred

Travel Requirements

  • Travel approximately 10–25% to project sites and office locations as needed

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Ability to climb stairs, ladders, ramps, scaffolding, and access elevated areas

  • Ability to move throughout active operational and facility environments, including tight or confined spaces

  • Frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, and work in varying positions for extended periods

  • Lift, move, and adjust equipment or materials up to 50 pounds

  • Work within active facilities and operational environments

Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners?

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects professionals with leading organizations across engineering, construction, healthcare, and facilities operations. We are committed to helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that support long-term growth, innovation, and career advancement.

About the Company

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Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2014
WEBSITE
http://wheelersp.com/