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Director, Facilities & Operations

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Director, Facilities & Operations to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Director, Facilities & Operations oversees the maintenance, energy operations, and environmental services operations of assigned facilities. Further, the Director, Facilities & Operations provides leadership to management staff and oversees all maintenance program initiatives.

Identifies, analyzes, and implements energy projects for assigned facilities.

Prepares department budget for funding requirements, and monitors expenditures.

Makes routine inspections of facilities to uphold maintenance standards.

Works as liaison between staff and departments to continuously assess facility conditions and keep facility assessment database accurate and up-to-date.

Prepares reports for leadership team regarding facility conditions and needs.

Collaborates in the planning of new construction and renovation projects.

Ensures facilities maintain a high level of emergency preparedness at all times.

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.

Department Specific Functions

Maintain HVAC equipment in accordance with OEM/ASHRAE standards.

Monitor and maintain record keeping for critical care spaces per Joint Commission, AHCA, NFPA, and AHJ standards.

Works closely with the Executive Director, Facilities Management on customer service, timely notification of utility outages or interruptions, and day-to-day operations and maintenance.

Responsible for supplying an uninterrupted supply of utilities services to all Medical Campus Facilities on the loop and emergency power provided from the plant.

Manage a direct report staffing, which includes licensed and un-licensed professionals in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field(Facilities Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or Technical Management)

Minimum 8 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Knowledge of business and management principles.

Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.

Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

Commitment to the University's core values.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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