Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations - Central (H)

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Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations – Central (H) administers leadership for various projects, programs, and assigned departments. More specifically, the incumbent oversees maintenance mechanics, contractors, and other service personnel to ensure the high-quality conditions of assigned facilities.

• Coordinates work orders, preventative maintenance, and renovation projects for assigned areas.

• Provides estimates and budgets for project work, maintenance contracts, reimbursable work requests and facility events.

• Ensures proper training of staff and prepares performance reports.

• Orchestrates activities needed to prepare facilities in the event of a hurricane or other disaster and plays a major role in restoration projects.  

• Serves as single point of contact for all projects in progress and projects completed in assigned area.

• Oversees that proper certifications are obtained for construction and repairs. 7. Escalates disputes to appropriate managing staff and contacts appropriate parties with status updates and resolutions of issues.

• Makes sure that work orders are properly entered, serviced, and closed out.

• May oversee and ensure continuous compliance with regulations, procedures, and documentation.

• Inspects equipment regularly and detects and corrects any issues.

• 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

• Project Oversight: Plan, manage, and execute facilities operations projects for mechanical systems, electrical, and plumbing systems, including repairs, retrofits, replacements, and compliance-driven upgrades.

• Contractor Management: Oversee vendor performance, including bidding, selection, scheduling, and quality assurance of contracted services for mechanical system work.

• Budget & Schedule Management: Prepare and manage project budgets, track expenses, and monitor schedules to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects comply with applicable codes and standards ( e.g., NFPA, ASHRAE, Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, state/local regulations).

• Commissioning & Handover: Coordinate system testing, validation, and documentation. Ensure proper training and turnover of systems to facilities operations staff.

• Operational Integration: Minimize disruptions to patient care by coordinating planned shutdowns, phased work, and system transitions with hospital departments.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate project records, develop reports on project progress, costs, and compliance findings, and provide updates to leadership.

• Emergency Preparedness Support: Participate in emergency response planning and system recovery efforts, serving as an essential team member during critical events.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve mechanical system reliability, efficiency, and sustainability through capital renewal and operational projects.

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the liaison between Facilities Operations, contractors, compliance teams, and clinical stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, safety, and performance expectations.

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

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

• Certification and Licensing: 

• As required by federal/state/local code depending on the area of oversight 

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM); Project Management Professional (PMP); or Mechanical/HVAC Licensure- preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.

• Commitment to the University's core values

• 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.

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.

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