Sr. Manager, Steam Systems

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.

This role administers leadership for projects and departments, overseeing maintenance staff, contractors, and services to ensure high-quality facilities. You will coordinate work orders, preventive maintenance, and renovations, provide estimates and budgets, ensure staff training, and prepare performance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and related licenses or certifications.
• Experience leading maintenance, safety, and budget programs.
• Knowledge of central steam plant operations and HVAC systems.
• Ability to supervise staff, supervise contractors, and train employees.
• Strong communication, planning, and regulatory compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance staff, contractors, and service personnel to maintain facilities.
• Coordinate work orders, preventative maintenance, and renovations for assigned areas.
• Prepare estimates and budgets for projects, maintenance contracts, and events.
• Ensure staff training and compliance with safety and university policies.
• Manage steam plant operations and coordinate with vendors for maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Maintenance management

Staff training

Safety compliance

Operations coordination

Negotiation

Vendor management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Boiler operator certification

Journeyman HVAC License

Master HVAC License

Tools

CMMS

Kronos

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Scheduling software

Budget software

Job description

Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations

The University of Miami/UHealth 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. 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. 9. 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 Responsible for the monitoring of all steam and reheat systems to assure systems are operating correctly and efficiently. Manage and prioritize maintenance and repair needs and work with vendors to coordinate maintenance and repair when outsourcing is necessary. Supervise, coordinate, and monitor UHealth/Miller School of Medicine’s (MSOM) facilities and central steam plant activities; Maintains equipment and perform related duties to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the UHealth/MSOM steam plants, steam distribution system and auxiliary and support system. Provide personnel safety program leadership and ensure all direct reports adherence to UHealth/MSOM policies, procedures and required training related to workplace safety. Ensure all operations comply with UHealth/MSOM policies and procedures and environmental and safety regulations. Ensure proper documentation of operations activities in log and/or incident reports. Coordinate with service providers to prepare and submit reports required by regulatory agencies. Analyze plants’ operational data and reconfigure operating units as necessary to provide reliable, efficient service. Investigate abnormal operating events or equipment failures to determine root cause; make adjustments, repairs, and/or modifications as needed. Organize and maintain an inventory of parts, tools, equipment and supplies. Manage the buildings & steam systems operations and maintenance program of the assigned trades and identify those areas needing improvement or further development. Ensure all facilities equipment is properly operated and maintained as well as track all labor and material in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Keep track of the Kronos time reporting records and is responsible to approve payroll time recording on the scheduled day and time of personnel assigned to the position. Administers and maintains the Facilities Maintenance Program (TMA) and all preventive maintenance procedures throughout his/her area of responsibility. Communicate with Directors about emerging maintenance issues in a timely fashion. 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 Boiler operator certification, Journeyman HVAC License, or Master HVAC License preferred Minimum 7 years of relevant experience. Experience in: managing preventative maintenance needs and programs; with budget preparation and monitoring procedures, report writing, and record keeping; plumbers and steamfitters preferred Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Thorough knowledge of central steam plant engineering and operations, as well as understanding of maintenance and repair procedures An understanding of the operation and maintenance of plant equipment, including the importance of ensuring high availability, reliability, and efficiency Knowledge of computerized maintenance management system Demonstrated ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control, safety, and environmental standards Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control Proficiency in the use of computers and related software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scheduling and budget software Knowledge of inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting steam plant equipment Knowledge of pressure testing on piping and pressure vessels Thorough knowledge of HVAC systems and building codes Demonstrated ability to: communicate/interact effectively orally and in writing; interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures; supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments; foster a cooperative work environment Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. #LI-EB1 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. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (\"UHealth\") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.