Fire Protection Program Manager (IL/WI Market)

American Addiction Centers•Oak Brook, IL

1d•$59 - $89

About The Position

It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling! Position: Fire Protection Program Manager Location: Will support the IL/WI enterprise market Full Time; 1st Shift Major Responsibilities: Program Development and Implementation: Serves as the enterprise authority on fire protection engineering. Develops, implements, and monitors enterprise-wide programs that drive value in the organization. Fire and Life Safety Code Consulting: Provides expert consulting on local, state and federal fire and life safety codes, including relevant ICC codes and NFPA standards, ensuring compliance and safety across Advocate Health facilities. Surveys and Assessments: Performs fire protection and/or life safety related surveys in a variety of buildings such as hospitals, high-rises, freestanding emergency departments and medical office buildings to identify potential risks and areas for improvement. Prepares detailed technical reports based on survey findings. Partnering with BIM: Collaborate with the Building Information Modeling (BIM) team to ensure that life safety code drawings are accurately updated to reflect any changes needed from inspections and assessments. Fire Safety Strategies: Develops and implements fire safety strategies for special hazards, tailored to the unique needs of healthcare environments. Regulatory Compliance and CMS Equivalency Review: Conducts comprehensive reviews of CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) equivalencies and waivers related to fire protection and building construction across the enterprise. Includes Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) analysis to ensure compliance and optimize safety strategies. Fire Protection Systems: Utilizes working knowledge of active fire protection systems, including selection, design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Education and Training: Facilitates continuing education and training opportunities for teammates to enhance their skills in fire and life safety. Incident Investigation: Investigate fire incidents and recommend improvements to prevent future occurrences, enhancing overall safety. In compliance with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, ensures timely reporting of incidents. Collaboration on Projects: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams on new healthcare facility projects and renovations to integrate fire protection measures from the design phase through completion. Insurance Risk Mitigation Collaboration: Partners with the organization’s insurance carrier to review and implement recommendations aimed at reducing Maximum Foreseeable Loss (MFL). Develops and integrates risk mitigation strategies into facility operations and capital projects to enhance fire protection and resilience. Committee Participation: Co-chairs and/or participates in the Enterprise Regulatory and Safety Council. Participates in other councils and committees as needed. Participates in departments initiatives.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering.
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), or other related industry certifications required within 1 year of hire.
Other related industry certifications required within 1 year of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering preferably from an ABET accredited program, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Master’s in Fire Protection, OR equivalent ABET accredited degree.
Minimum of 10 years of professional working experience in fire protection engineering, with at least 5 years in a healthcare setting.
In-depth knowledge of fire protection systems and technologies.
Familiarity required with healthcare-specific fire safety codes and standards (e.g., CMS, TJC, NFPA 101, NFPA 99).
Solid understanding of relevant software including BlueBeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and facilities Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner to diverse audiences
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and cultivate strong internal and external relationships.
Detail-oriented, demonstrated organizational and time management skills, and ability to manage/prioritize, track, and complete tasks/projects within established deadlines.
Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
Committed to customer service, timely response, collaboration, cooperative professional relationships, and diversity.
Ability to conduct site inspections, which may include climbing ladders and accessing spaces such as mechanical rooms, hot locations, both inside and outside of facilities.
Work involves exposure to construction sites and operational healthcare facilities.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 35% of the time as dictated by business needs.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Fire Protection or related field.
Current or previous experience as a member of the National Fire Protection (NFPA) committees relevant to health care facilities such as the NFPA 101 Technical Committee.
Active membership in a recognized professional organization such as the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) or equivalent, demonstrating ongoing commitment to professional development and staying current with industry standards and practices.

Responsibilities

Serves as the enterprise authority on fire protection engineering.
Develops, implements, and monitors enterprise-wide programs that drive value in the organization.
Provides expert consulting on local, state and federal fire and life safety codes, including relevant ICC codes and NFPA standards, ensuring compliance and safety across Advocate Health facilities.
Performs fire protection and/or life safety related surveys in a variety of buildings such as hospitals, high-rises, freestanding emergency departments and medical office buildings to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
Prepares detailed technical reports based on survey findings.
Collaborate with the Building Information Modeling (BIM) team to ensure that life safety code drawings are accurately updated to reflect any changes needed from inspections and assessments.
Develops and implements fire safety strategies for special hazards, tailored to the unique needs of healthcare environments.
Conducts comprehensive reviews of CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) equivalencies and waivers related to fire protection and building construction across the enterprise.
Includes Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) analysis to ensure compliance and optimize safety strategies.
Utilizes working knowledge of active fire protection systems, including selection, design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Facilitates continuing education and training opportunities for teammates to enhance their skills in fire and life safety.
Investigate fire incidents and recommend improvements to prevent future occurrences, enhancing overall safety.
In compliance with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, ensures timely reporting of incidents.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams on new healthcare facility projects and renovations to integrate fire protection measures from the design phase through completion.
Partners with the organization’s insurance carrier to review and implement recommendations aimed at reducing Maximum Foreseeable Loss (MFL).
Develops and integrates risk mitigation strategies into facility operations and capital projects to enhance fire protection and resilience.
Co-chairs and/or participates in the Enterprise Regulatory and Safety Council.
Participates in other councils and committees as needed.
Participates in departments initiatives.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program