MUHA - Facilities Building Manager

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Facilities Building Manager is primarily responsible for oversight of personnel and processes of the Facility or Facilities they are assigned and the performance of routine and non-routine maintenance functions. This includes, but is not limited to, day-to-day repairs of lighting, plumbing, wall, floor and ceiling services, building system infrastructure such as electrical, mechanical, medical systems and fire and life safety systems. The building manager must ensure a safe and functional environment for patients, staff, clinicians, and health care professionals. Although the Facilities Building Manager may not have all direct support staff needed to perform some of these functions, they are responsible for contracting and coordinating services from outside vendors or other MUHA or MUSC entities to accomplish required tasks. The Facilities Building Manager will also participate in construction and remodeling projects by assisting with coordination activities and ensuring the construction team(s) abide by and protects building systems and property, including ICRA and fire/life safety compliance. This position will be responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory entities on issues within their job.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or engineering technology is preferred with four years of related facilities management work experience; two of which must have been in a supervisory healthcare environment; or two-year technical degree with five years’ experience in a healthcare environment including at least three years in a supervisory healthcare environment, or high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with eight years’ experience in a healthcare environment, with at least five years’ experience leading a success team of direct reports.
• The selected candidate must have a CHFM certification, or the ability to obtain a CHFM certification within 18 months of being hired and must be proficient with industry standard infection prevention means and methods in a healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in basic computer navigation, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Strong written and oral communication is essential.
• Health care building construction and code related experience required including, but not limited to, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Joint Commission, SC Department of Public Health, NFPA, and ASHRAE.
• A strong technical background and basic understanding of all facilities maintenance related items is required.
• Candidate will be considered as Essential Personnel in a Disaster Situation.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a professional engineer or architect a plus.
• Code certifications and/or Healthcare related certifications is also desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, administer, and modify comprehensive programs to maintain facilities and equipment through effective utilization of personnel and materials. Provide leadership to manage and direct repair, preventive maintenance, energy management, and construction related operations.
• Assumes managerial responsibility to plan and implement applicable departmental policies and guidelines. All policies to be continually monitored to ensure fiscal and managerial accountability. Tracks and enforces completion of all required safety training.
• Manages employee’s tasks and performance directly and through a supervisor. Utilizes the CMMS to track work orders and PMs and ensures timely competition of assigned tasks. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and determines effectiveness of policies for all employees within the department. Accountable for all regulatory and necessary training programs and documentation for departmental personnel. Ensures facilities comply with necessary regulations and code requirements. Monitors productivity of maintenance team and ensure alignment with published department expectations.
• Assist in the preparation of a fiscally accountable budget. Monitors and makes decisions to correct variances against budget on an on-going basis. Ensures procurement policies are followed for required goods and services. Responsible for maintaining building operations while managing annual financial expenditure. Assists and forecasts necessary capital projects based on facility needs and risk assessments.
• Provides leadership and oversight of the Zone Maintenance Care Team Members and contracted vendors for the Hospitals and buildings assigned in the Charleston area. Maintains and enforces embedded workplace safety, including infection prevention and life/safety adherence, as part of daily operations.
• Enters and reviews utility outages requests, notifies impacted customers, and coordinates support with outage requester. Monitors daily routine operations, makes emergency decisions using independent judgment, which have a direct effect on hospital patient life support and major laboratory areas. Enters all necessary permits, including ICRA documentation, for maintenance work within the assigned buildings.
• Maintains professional growth and attends development seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation events to keep abreast of the latest trends in field of expertise. The Facilities Building Manager will serve on institutional committees and task forces as required or appointed. Represent the Medical Center as appropriate, with State committees, boards, and groups. Maintains active CHFM status for duration of employment in the role.
• Provides information necessary for the development of response plans for Agencies Having Jurisdiction. Provide support to resolve all identified deficiencies within the prescribed time limit.
• Monitors all required compliance activities and maintains reporting standards. Oversee all areas of responsibility and assure that processes required for safety, regulatory, certification and/or accreditation standards are maintained.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees