UNIV -Trades Manager-Engineering

Medical University of South Carolina•Hingham, MA

About The Position

Inspects construction performed by contractors at the Medical University of South Carolina to ensure that work complies with the plans and specifications and has been done in accordance with pertinent codes, regulations, and standards of craftsmanship. Prepares reports detailing results of inspections, problems encountered and solutions devised. Plans and coordinates outages with customers and provides general supervision of construction work done by contractors and MUSC forces on alteration and repair projects. Ensures that work is done in accordance with plans and specifications in a timely and efficient manner with minimum adverse impact on existing, adjacent occupants. 15% - Documents field decisions. Prepares daily logs, reports, etc. 15% - Helps resolve problems or conflicts which arise during the course of work by discussions with contractors and MUSC superintendents, project manager and colleagues, or through own knowledge and background. 20% - Reviews construction schedules showing when each portion of work is to start and stop. Coordinates schedule with contractor, occupants, and Engineering and Facilities forces, when applicable. Arranges to have work site available. Arranges for parking, equipment and material storage site. Coordinates with personnel in adjacent areas as to impact on them of proposed work. Works with the contractor to readjust schedules as required to meet needs of others. 20% - Reviews shop drawings, verifies dimensions, and checks material on the job against approved documents. Checks that work is done in the proper manner and meets applicable codes and regulations. Conducts inspections of work in place. Coordinates on site vertical and horizontal traffic. Coordinates outages or existing utility systems. Verifies that material and equipment have been ordered in a timely manner. 20% - Through frequent visits to work site, meetings, and conferences, ensures that work is progressing smoothly and in accordance with plans and specifications. 5% - Performs other related and non-related duties as assigned. 5% - Prepares detailed lists of deficiencies (punch lists) as projects near completion.

Requirements

A high school diploma and four years professional experience directly related to the area of employment.
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
Ability to climb.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.
Ability to work below ground.
Ability to work from elevated areas.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Ability to bend.
Ability to twist at the waist.
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
Ability to crawl while performing job functions.
Possess good grip strength.
Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to fully use both legs.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, assisted.
Ability to carry objects on plane, on ladders, upstairs, etc., weighing up to 50 lbs, unassisted.
Ability to push/pull equipment carts.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc.
Possess maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered.
Ability to qualify physically for respirator use.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Inspects construction performed by contractors at the Medical University of South Carolina to ensure that work complies with the plans and specifications and has been done in accordance with pertinent codes, regulations, and standards of craftsmanship.
Prepares reports detailing results of inspections, problems encountered and solutions devised.
Plans and coordinates outages with customers and provides general supervision of construction work done by contractors and MUSC forces on alteration and repair projects.
Ensures that work is done in accordance with plans and specifications in a timely and efficient manner with minimum adverse impact on existing, adjacent occupants.
Documents field decisions.
Prepares daily logs, reports, etc.
Helps resolve problems or conflicts which arise during the course of work by discussions with contractors and MUSC superintendents, project manager and colleagues, or through own knowledge and background.
Reviews construction schedules showing when each portion of work is to start and stop.
Coordinates schedule with contractor, occupants, and Engineering and Facilities forces, when applicable.
Arranges to have work site available.
Arranges for parking, equipment and material storage site.
Coordinates with personnel in adjacent areas as to impact on them of proposed work.
Works with the contractor to readjust schedules as required to meet needs of others.
Reviews shop drawings, verifies dimensions, and checks material on the job against approved documents.
Checks that work is done in the proper manner and meets applicable codes and regulations.
Conducts inspections of work in place.
Coordinates on site vertical and horizontal traffic.
Coordinates outages or existing utility systems.
Verifies that material and equipment have been ordered in a timely manner.
Through frequent visits to work site, meetings, and conferences, ensures that work is progressing smoothly and in accordance with plans and specifications.
Performs other related and non-related duties as assigned.
Prepares detailed lists of deficiencies (punch lists) as projects near completion.