Full-Time
Corporate Director
Facilities Engineering
Updated on 9/10/2026
Christiana Hospital
5,001-10,000 employees
Nonprofit teaching health system with hospitals
Compensation Overview
$167.2k - $284.3k/yr
Wilmington, DE, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's
 Facilities Operations (1) |
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- A bachelor's degree is required.
- At least 10 years of experience in a management role in Facilities Engineering is required.
- Hospital or healthcare facilities experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, power plant and utility systems, general building maintenance, and preventive maintenance is required.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary facilities operations and skilled-trades teams is required.
- Experience with capital and operating budgets, infrastructure planning, construction and project management, and computerized maintenance management systems is required.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care requirements, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local codes is required.
- Provide enterprise leadership for maintenance, plant operations, facilities engineering, and critical building infrastructure across the health system.
- Lead, develop, and inspire Facilities Directors, managers, supervisors, and multidisciplinary teams supporting complex healthcare environments.
- Ensure the reliability and uninterrupted operation of critical utilities and building systems through preventive, corrective, and contingency maintenance programs.
- Oversee infrastructure improvements, major building-system replacements, contracted construction, and in-house projects.
- Establish standards for building systems, equipment, maintenance practices, and operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Environment of Care, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, aligning resources and investments with organizational priorities.
- Partner with site presidents, clinical and administrative leaders, contractors, engineers, consultants, and regulatory agencies on critical facilities initiatives.
- Provide executive communication regarding essential projects, infrastructure risks, planned shutdowns, and operational priorities.
- Build a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and respect for frontline teams.
- A degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
- A master's degree is preferred.
- CHFM certification is preferred.
- Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other applicable trade licensure is strongly preferred.
ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system in Delaware with a large network of care including three hospitals, primary care and outpatient services, home health, urgent care centers, an emergency department, Level I trauma, Level III NICU, stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart, vascular care, cancer, and women’s health, plus the Gene Editing Institute. It delivers care through its facilities, home visits, and virtual health via the Center for Virtual Health, coordinating patients and focusing on population health and value-based care. It differentiates itself through its integrated network, teaching and research, specialized centers, a pioneering virtual health program, and IT-focused operations with strong diversity and inclusion. Its goal is to improve health outcomes, expand access to high-quality care, and lower healthcare costs by integrating services, supporting research and education, and adopting value-based care across its network.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$3.4M
Headquarters
Wilmington, Delaware
Founded
1888
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Springfield hospital hit structural completion August 26, 2026, opening fall 2027.
- Epic goes live October 3, 2026, improving cross-site coordination and patient retention.
- Aston opened in June 2026, and West Grove opened July 2025, proving rollout speed.
What critics are saying
- Bayhealth challenged Camden and Georgetown microhospitals before Delaware regulators on August 14, 2026.
- Jenn Schwartz replaces Janice Nevin as CEO on September 1, 2026, disrupting execution.
- If Delaware rejects microhospital licensing, ChristianaCare’s southeastern Pennsylvania expansion and $865 million plan stall.
What makes Christiana Hospital unique
- ChristianaCare ranked Delaware’s No. 1 hospital in U.S. News 2026-27, August 2026.
- Christiana Hospital won Newsweek’s maternity-care honor again on May 14, 2026.
- CHOP and ChristianaCare launched a strategic affiliation on March 31, 2026.
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401(k) Retirement Plan
403(b) with company contributions
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↑ 11%ChristianaCare Hospital, Springfield PA marks construction milestone. Milestone marks major progress in expanding access to healthcare in Delaware County. August 27, 2026 ChristianaCare, Springfield township and Delaware County leaders celebrated a milestone in the construction of ChristianaCare Hospital, Springfield on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. A ceremonial beam signing marked the completion of the structural phase of construction. Located at 351 North State Road, ChristianaCare Hospital, Springfield remains on track to open in the fall of 2027. ChristianaCare is developing the hospital in partnership with Emerus Holdings, Inc., the nation's leading developer of neighborhood hospitals. "This is an exciting milestone for ChristianaCare and the Springfield community," said Pauline Corso, president of Ambulatory Network Continuity and Growth at ChristianaCare. "This campus reflects its commitment to the individuals and families who call Springfield home. It will bring care closer to where people live, making it easier to access the services they need while strengthening the overall health of the community. "This moment is a reminder of what's possible when organizations, community leaders and neighbors come together around a shared vision. We are proud to be part of Springfield's future." "Today's beam signing reflects the progress we are making toward delivering a new model of convenient, high-quality care for Springfield and the surrounding communities," said James Bennett, Market CEO, ChristianaCare-Emerus. "Through our partnership with ChristianaCare, we are building a hospital designed around the needs of patients, with 24/7 emergency care, inpatient services and seamless connections to a broader network of care. We are excited and proud to bring that vision one step closer to reality." Designed to meet everyday health needs. Unlike a standalone emergency department or urgent care centers, the ChristianaCare Springfield Campus will feature a 20,000-square-foot neighborhood hospital that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hospital will include a full-service emergency department equipped to treat common medical emergencies, such as falls, injuries, heart attacks and strokes, as well as a 10-bed inpatient unit for patients who require inpatient care, observation, or testing. The second floor will house a ChristianaCare Health Center offering a range of outpatient services tailored to community needs, including primary care, specialty care and other clinical services. Designed to meet the evolving health care needs of the community, the Springfield campus will make it easier for residents to access timely, coordinated care in a setting that is both convenient and patient centered. Part of a broader investment in southeastern Pennsylvania. The ChristianaCare Springfield Campus is part of ChristianaCare's continued investment in southeastern Pennsylvania, expanding access to high-quality care through a growing network of neighborhood hospitals and outpatient services. Along with ChristianaCare's neighborhood hospitals in West Grove (opened July 2025) and Aston (opened May 2026), the Springfield campus reflects the organization's commitment to bringing care closer to home and meeting the evolving health care needs of local communities. Together, these investments represent ChristianaCare's commitment to ensuring southeastern Pennsylvania residents have reliable access to the care and services they need, where and when they need them most.
ChristianaCare buys Georgetown property for $6.75M. GEORGETOWN - ChristianaCare has purchased a $6.75 million three-parcel site for its planned $65 million Georgetown health campus at 20769 DuPont Blvd., according to Sussex County property records. Christiana Care Health System Inc. purchased the property at 20769 DuPont Blvd. on Aug. 13 from Rojan GT 724 LLC; that owner had previously purchased the property in October 2024 for $3.48 million. "ChristianaCare recently completed the purchase of the property for our proposed Georgetown Campus, marking another important milestone in the project," Pauline Corso, president of Ambulatory Network Continuity and Growth at ChristianaCare, told the Delaware Business Times in a prepared statement. - Advertisement - "The campus is designed to expand access to care in Sussex County by combining a comprehensive health center with a neighborhood hospital, bringing a wide range of services closer to where people live," she added. "The project remains subject to the required regulatory and local approvals." As previously reported by DBT, ChristianaCare announced plans in February to build a 42,000-square-foot campus on the Route 13 property at an estimated cost of $65.1 million. The health system expected the campus to open in late 2028, but a regulatory wrinkle may challenge those plans. The project would include a comprehensive health center offering primary, specialty, behavioral health and other outpatient services alongside a smaller-scale neighborhood hospital. Plans call for eight emergency department beds and eight inpatient beds. ChristianaCare is partnering with Emerus on the neighborhood hospital portion of the project. Emerus specializes in the model and operates or partners in more than 45 acute-care facilities nationwide. ChristianaCare has already worked with the company on similar facilities outside of Delaware, including its West Grove campus in southern Chester County. The Georgetown campus is part of ChristianaCare's previously announced $865 million investment in Delaware over three years which includes projects throughout the state. The health system has also proposed a similar neighborhood hospital and health center in Camden as it expands its footprint farther into central and southern Delaware. AI-driven search is changing how businesses get found. If your content isn't current, your next client may never see you at all. The newly acquired Georgetown property is also moving through Delaware's Brownfield program. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with ChristianaCare covering the three parcels, according to the department. The state said the site may have experienced a release of hazardous substances as a result of historical activities there. A Brownfields Development Agreement establishes the scope and schedule for any remediation required as a property is redeveloped. DNREC's public comment period on the agreement is scheduled to close Aug. 31. As reported by Spotlight Delaware, the proposal also faces questions in the state regulatory process as Bayhealth recently asked the Delaware Health Resources Board to delay consideration of ChristianaCare's proposed Georgetown and Camden neighborhood hospitals. The letter asked the board to examine questions surrounding the projects' ownership and governance structure with for-profit partner Emerus, including whether the arrangement complies with Senate Bill 313. Signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer in July, Senate Bill 313 established a two-year moratorium on certain acquisitions of nonprofit acute-care hospitals by for-profit entities and expanded state oversight of transactions involving nonprofit hospitals and their real estate. - Digital Partners -
Turf battle brewing: Bayhealth questions ChristianaCare's proposed hospitals. * adriana myers * Aug 26, 2026 updated 17 hrs ago. CAMDEN, Del. - A debate over ChristianaCare's proposed neighborhood hospitals downstate is now before Delaware health regulators, as Bayhealth asks the state to answer some big questions before approving the plans. ChristianaCare is proposing a neighborhood hospital, also referred to as a microhospital, in Camden that would include eight emergency department beds and eight inpatient beds. The same model is also proposed for a facility in Georgetown. In an Aug. 14 letter to the Delaware Health Resources Board, Bayhealth asked regulators to defer further substantive review of the applications while questions surrounding the proposed facilities are answered. Bayhealth argues Delaware law does not define a "microhospital," and state Certificate of Public Review statutes and regulations do not establish the legal characteristics, licensing status or operating standards for that type of facility. In a statement to WBOC, Bayhealth said it has "significant questions" regarding the proposed Georgetown and Camden hospitals and is "not an outlier" in its opposition. Bayhealth said it will continue to address its concerns through the state's regulatory process, with a focus on what it described as responsible and sustainable healthcare planning. For some residents, however, the proposed Camden facility represents the possibility of more local access to healthcare. "We only have one hospital around here, one major hospital," Tony Dolce said. "As you can see, the increasing traffic can tell you how much the city is growing. Dover and Kent County are growing." ChristianaCare said its proposed Camden and Georgetown campuses are intended to help meet growing demand in Kent and Sussex counties. "These proposed campuses are designed to address growing health care needs in Kent and Sussex counties, where community health assessments continue to identify challenges in accessing care and where population growth, particularly among older adults, is increasing demand for services," Dr. Vinay Maheshwari with ChristianaCare said. The Delaware Health Resources Board has not yet made the determinations Bayhealth is requesting. A public hearing on the proposed microhospitals will be held soon.
ChristianaCare again named Delaware's No. 1 hospital by U.S. News. ChristianaCare recognized among Top Five in the Philadelphia region and with the highest distinction in multiple procedures and conditions. August 11, 2026 ChristianaCare has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report to its 2026-27 Best Hospitals as the top hospital in Delaware, as No. 5 in the Philadelphia metro area and as a High Performing hospital for 13 procedures and conditions. The annual rankings highlight select hospitals across the nation, out of 4,500 evaluated, for excellence in patient care, clinical outcomes and performance across a wide range of specialties, procedures and medical conditions. High Performing ratings are the highest distinction awarded by U.S. News for specific areas of care and reflect strong outcomes for patients. "Awards and rankings like these are really about our people," said Kert Anzilotti, M.D., MBA, FACR, chief physician executive and president of ChristianaCare's Medical Group. "This recognition reflects the talent, teamwork and commitment of our caregivers, who come to work every day focused on delivering safe, high-quality care and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. This is a tribute to their dedication and to the trust our community places in us." ChristianaCare rated High Performing in 13 adult procedures and conditions. * Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion) * Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * Colon Cancer Surgery * Gynecological Cancer Surgery * Heart Bypass Surgery * Heart Failure * Hip Fracture * Hip Replacement * Knee Replacement * Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma * Lung Cancer Surgery * Prostate Cancer Surgery * Stroke U.S. News & World Report methodology. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital's performance based on measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty Rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions Ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care. "For nearly four decades, U.S. News has helped families and their medical providers navigate complex healthcare decisions," said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. "U.S. News' performance-driven metrics ensure American families can confidently find and choose high-quality care, often right in their own communities." The state of Delaware, where ChristianaCare is headquartered, continues to receive national recognition for healthcare quality. In the recently released U.S. News Best States rankings, Delaware ranked No. 2 in the nation for hospital quality, No. 4 for health care quality and No. 10 for health care access. Ongoing success. ChristianaCare's most recent U.S. News and World Report recognitions come on the heels of multiple other recent quality and safety awards that ChristianaCare has received, including: * ChristianaCare's Christiana Hospital, Union Hospital and Wilmington Hospital each received an "A" grade, the highest rating for patient safety, in Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grades in spring 2026. * ChristianaCare is ranked by Newsweek among the World's Best Hospitals. * ChristianaCare is ranked by Newsweek among the nation's best in maternity care. * ChristianaCare's Rehabilitation Center at Wilmington Hospital was named Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers by Newsweek and ranked No. 1 in Delaware. * ChristianaCare again earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, receiving 10 awards overall, with seven patient care units at Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital earning Gold and Silver designations across intensive care and transitional care units. * ChristianaCare is the only four-time Magnet-designated health care organization in Delaware, recognized for continued dedication to excellence and innovation, high-quality patient care and experience, nurse engagement and work culture.
Just 1 Delaware hospital ranked among nation's best. See which one. USA TODAY NETWORK Aug. 6, 2026, 10:56 a.m. ET Only one Delaware hospital made the U.S. News & World Report's latest Best Regional Hospital rankings. U.S. News evaluated 16 hospitals in Delaware for its 2026-2027 best hospital rankings, with just one earning a Best Regional Hospital recognition. The annual rankings recognize hospitals that earned high-performing ratings across specialties, procedures and conditions. Here's which Delaware hospital made the list. Which Delaware hospital made U.S. News' best hospitals list? ChristianaCare Hospitals in Newark was the only Delaware hospital recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings. The Newark-based health system ranked No. 1 in Delaware and No. 5 in the Philadelphia metro area. It was also recognized as high performing in 13 adult procedures and conditions, according to U.S. News. How did christianacare hospitals rank among Best Regional Hospitals? ChristianaCare Hospitals in Newark, Delaware, was the only Delaware hospital recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings. It ranked No. 1 in Delaware and No. 5 in the Philadelphia metro area. ChristianaCare was also recognized as high performing in 13 adult procedures and conditions, including back surgery, COPD treatment, colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery and heart bypass surgery. How did US News rank hospitals? U.S. News evaluated hospitals using measures that include patient outcomes, procedures, conditions, patient experience and other performance indicators. To be recognized as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital must earn at least eight High Performing ratings across evaluated procedures, conditions and maternity care, while also meeting additional quality benchmarks. Nationwide, 505 hospitals were recognized as Best Regional Hospitals for 2026-27. Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network's Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Reach her at [email protected].