Manager, Building Facilities - SoLe Mia

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Manager, Building Facilities to work in North Miami, FL. The Manager, Building Facilities manages the activities of various tradesman, including plumbers, carpenters, electricians, HVAC technicians, and other maintenance personnel responsible for ensuring 24/7 operational efficiency of the assigned University facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in facilities management, healthcare, critical environments, or regulated environments, with direct AHJ, accreditation, healthcare construction, and major building systems.
Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, Life Safety standards, and Physical Environment/EC program's
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, emergency power, and building automation systems.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, engineering specifications, code requirements, and technical reports.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance, asset management, and facility reliability practice's
Strong project management and contractor oversight skills.
Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
Knowledge of financial operations and management.
Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
Skilled verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

Nice To Haves

Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures that staff completes work assignments in a timely and professional fashion, and adheres to all safety regulations.
Obtains feedback regarding customer satisfaction with facilities services.
Addresses employee relations or performance issues, with the assistance of Human Resources.
Reviews and analyzes a variety of reports, and ensures resolution of any identified issues.
Assists with the maintenance of budgets for labor, materials, contractors, outsourced functions, and other expenses, and provides recommendations regarding the optimization of resources and budget parameters.
Reviews, analyzes, and approves invoices for materials, supplies, and services from outside companies and contractors.
Utilizes the appropriate systems to compile data and generate reports for budgetary purposes, which illustrate cost trends and maintenance frequency.
Ensures appropriate departmental staffing during holidays, disaster preparation and recovery, and other University events.
Confirms that time cards are completed properly and in a timely manner.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
Oversees the operation, maintenance, and performance of critical building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, plumbing, fire alarm, fire protection, and building automation systems.
Serves as the primary liaison with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including Fire Marshal, Building Department officials, and regulatory inspectors, ensuring timely resolution of deficiencies and compliance findings.
Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards including NFPA, Joint Commission, AHCA, CMS, FGI Guidelines, OSHA, state and local codes, and organizational policies.
Supports accreditation survey readiness activities including Physical Environment/EC inspections, Life Safety risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and corrective action implementation.
Reviews engineering drawings, construction documents, permit applications, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
Participates in emergency preparedness, business continuity, and disaster response activities.