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AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

Director, Healthcare/Sciences Department: Health/Sciences

AGILE’s Client is a respected multidisciplinary engineering firm with a strong track record delivering complex healthcare and life sciences facilities. This is a senior leadership opportunity to direct a multi-disciplined team across Acute and Ambulatory Care Health Facilities and Academic and Corporate Research Facilities — shaping department strategy, mentoring engineering leaders, and driving the firm’s continued growth in one of its most technically demanding practice areas.

Location
Voorhees, NJ and NYC, NY
State
New Jersey | New York
Workplace
Hybrid
Salary
$200,000 – $250,000
Experience
15+ years
Discipline
MEP Executive Leadership
Specialty
Director – Healthcare & Sciences – Department Leadership; Multidisciplinary Team Management.
Market
Healthcare | Life Sciences
Credential
PE favored
Bonus
Yes
Position ID
1075

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the team, ensuring project execution on time and within budget.
  • Oversee technical quality and project coordination.
  • Develop proposals, contracts, and cost estimates.
  • Build and maintain client relationships, ensuring clear communication.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources.
  • Support department growth, marketing, and staff development.

Key Qualifications

  • Deep knowledge of multi-discipline engineering (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical/IT).
  • Strong project management experience and financial acumen.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and load analysis programs (eQUEST, Trane Trace, etc.).
  • PE certification and Bachelor’s in Engineering.
  • 15+ years of experience in healthcare and critical care facility design and management.

Why Consider?

Realistic potential for advancement into VP/Department Head with significant compensation. Looking to really make a great move- this could be you a great opportunity

A well-timed conversation now can create a stronger path for the rest of the year.

Available now.

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