Sr. Facilities Manager

University of Maryland Medical System • Full-time • Towson, MD, US • $57 - $85 / year • 2m ago

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Facilities Manager will establish quality assurance and safety programs in collaboration with performance measures and risk management personnel, as well as department budgets, staffing requirements, capital planning and maintenance. Responsibilities include reviewing department practices and protocols, effecting change as needed and proactively reviewing and/or building projects as needed. The position will be responsible for managing and leading hospital-based renovation and/or building projects as needed. The position will be relied on to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met as required by local and national regulatory bodies.

Job Description

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT:
- Performs project management oversight of construction and improvement projects.
- Functions as the technical resource person for the operations of facility systems.
- Ensures all work conforms to accepted professional trades, practices, and standards.
- Ensures compliance with corporate insurance and contract requirements.
- Learns and adapts with corporate materials purchasing system, coordinates material acquisition, department cost records and budget controls.
- Oversees construction and improvement documents, scheduling, change orders, budget impacts, invoices, punch lists, and closeout documents.
PLANT OPERATIONS:
- Ensures a safe, efficient and reliable plant operations program, maintaining necessary logs, work records, license requirements pertaining to the costs and operation of the plant.
- Establishes and maintains the energy management program.
- Manages energy contracts, systems and ensures optimum energy utilization in all building systems.
- Analyzes utility consumption and forecasts monthly operating costs.
- Works closely with purchasing to develop utility purchasing strategies and contracts.
- Monitors mechanical systems operation and provides expertise to HVAC personnel.
- Possesses good working knowledge of utility systems and building infrastructure.
PROJECT PLANNING:
- Understands complex drawings and specifications involved in hospital and medical facilities.
- Assists with assessing and implementing proper space planning, moves, and initiatives both on and off campus.
- Maintains AutoCAD files of all SJMC property complete with current occupancy allocations.
- Organizes facilities short- and long-term capital improvement process, planning and projects.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience - Required

Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
8 years of progressively responsible experience in facility maintenance, plant operations, or construction is required.
2 years of professional management experience is required.
State driver’s license is required.

Education & Experience - Preferred

Master's degree in architecture, construction management, business management, or healthcare administration is preferred.
2-4 years working knowledge of Central Energy Plant, Emergency Power Systems and Medical Gas Systems is preferred.
Electrical and Mechanical licenses (Preferred).
HVAC Certification (Preferred).
Professional Engineers license (Preferred).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $57.13-$85.75
Other Compensation (if applicable): MIP Eligible
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