Asset Manager

Wheeler Staffing Partners

Portland, ME

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Portland, ME
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title: Hospital Facilities Manager

Location: Rochester, NY & Hartford, CT 
Pay: $90,000 – $130,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Work Environment: 100% Onsite at hospital project site
Travel: Approximately 10–25% travel to job sites or offices

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite at Central Energy Plant facility

Training: Initial 3–4 day training at company headquarters in New Orleans

Bonus: Annual performance-based project bonus

Relocation: Relocation assistance available


Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking experienced Energy Managers / Asset Managers to support large-scale hospital infrastructure and central energy plant (CEP) operations across multiple U.S. locations.

This role focuses on energy optimization, facility performance monitoring, and operational leadership within hospital campuses that utilize central energy plants consisting of chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and integrated control systems.

The Energy Manager / Asset Manager will analyze energy consumption data, recommend operational improvements, and collaborate with facility operators and engineering teams to improve plant performance, efficiency, and long-term asset reliability.

The ideal candidate brings a background in mechanical engineering, central plant operations, and mechanical construction, along with experience managing energy systems in large healthcare or institutional environments.


Key Responsibilities

Energy Management & Optimization

  • Review daily energy usage data and provide operational recommendations to improve efficiency and performance

  • Develop and implement energy strategies and best practices for facility operations

  • Analyze metering and plant performance data to identify opportunities for energy savings

  • Provide guidance on energy efficiency improvements across campus facilities

Central Energy Plant Operations

  • Oversee operation and maintenance of the Central Energy Plant (CEP) including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and associated systems

  • Manage subcontractors, operators, and internal service providers supporting plant operations

  • Ensure plant systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with operational standards

  • Maintain and update the Plant Operating Manual and operational procedures

Leadership & Asset Management

  • Manage one or more teams including Asset Managers or Assistant Asset Managers

  • Mentor facility staff on plant operations, energy strategies, and best practices

  • Oversee maintenance reserve accounts and ensure proper budgeting for plant maintenance

  • Coordinate ongoing training and development for plant operators

Project Coordination & Technical Support

  • Support engineering, procurement, and construction teams in coordination with plant operations

  • Coordinate troubleshooting and diagnostics with remote support teams

  • Assist with commissioning and startup activities for central energy plant systems

  • Ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements


Required Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

  • Minimum 4+ years of management experience in a central energy plant or large mechanical facility

  • Experience managing multiple project sites and assistant asset managers

  • Experience in mechanical commercial construction, ideally with a mechanical subcontractor or MEP design consultant

  • Strong knowledge of building codes, energy systems, and facility infrastructure


Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License

  • OR Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification with plans to obtain PE licensure

  • Experience working in healthcare facilities, large campuses, or institutional energy systems


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of central energy plant operations including chillers, boilers, and cooling towers

  • Ability to analyze energy consumption data and recommend operational improvements

  • Excellent leadership and team management skills

  • Strong communication and organizational abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced project environments

  • Strong problem-solving and diagnostic capabilities


Work Environment

This role is primarily based at hospital construction or operational project sites, supporting central energy plant infrastructure.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or ramps

  • Working in mechanical rooms and plant environments

  • Standing or sitting for extended periods

  • Working in confined spaces when necessary

  • Moving equipment or materials up to 50 pounds


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on location and experience

  • Annual performance-based project bonus

  • Relocation assistance available

  • Vehicle allowance: $777 per month

  • Phone allowance: $80 per month

  • 120 hours of PTO annually

  • 9 paid holidays

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

  • Medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield


Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects talented professionals with leading organizations across the United States. Our team is committed to helping candidates find opportunities that align with their experience, skills, and long-term career goals while providing dedicated support throughout the hiring process.

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/