Sr. Manager, Research Facilities & Operations

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The department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations to work at UHealth. The Sr. Manager, Facilities & Operations will be responsible for carrying out tasks in accordance with all strategic initiatives and objectives to fulfill the mission and vision of the University of Miami and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (Sylvester). Projects will be defined by the Sylvester Director, Facilities & Operations. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing technical and management support to Sylvester’s Facilities & Operations Unit.  The Senior Manager takes projects from original concept through final implementation-interfacing with all areas affected by the project including end users, stakeholders, and vendors, ensures adherence to quality standards, and will be responsible for assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.

• Complete space planning test fit analysis for administrative and lab projects

• Generate equipment placement plans for new laboratory and lab relocation projects

• Develop schematic drawings for installation and reconfiguration of furniture in administrative areas noting telecom and electrical needs

• Maintain Sylvester space allocation drawings

• Update Sylvester space database to align with current space assignments

• Coordinate lab equipment pre-installation requirements with equipment vendor and contractor (gases, vacuum, electrical, data, HVAC, ceiling height, etc.)

• Complete elevations for casework installation projects reflecting required infrastructure

• Manages the programming, planning, design and construction for new construction, renovation, remodeling and maintenance projects in connection with Sylvester facilities including site, utilities, building systems and ancillary plant infrastructure

• Partner with multiple department and sub-divisions within Sylvester (finance, research, IT, grants, patient care etc.).

• Facilitate discussions and negotiations to drive recommendation consensus within scope of responsibility.

• Manage and coordinate agendas, meetings, and workflows for all project meetings and communications.

• Serves as liaison and is responsible for direction and implementation of assignments to design professional architects/ engineer, general contractors and construction management firms.

• Conducts reviews of facilities plans as prepared by design consultants, and oversees and manages Facilities Minor & Major Capital Projects to assure compliance with applicable codes, University policies and procedures and Institutional standards

• Responsible for budget management and record keeping; personnel management if applicable; contract management and enforcement; project schedule, construction compliance with applicable codes, required inspections and the legal requirements for the construction of educational facilities

• Monitors expenditures of the capital budget for each project, and reviews and recommends payment of invoices, adherence to construction contracts, attends pre-bid, pre-construction, project design and construction meetings

• Assist with the development of Sylvester’s Annual Capital Renovation Budget

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field including Architecture or Engineering.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

• Architectural Drafting experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of end-to-end project management, construction contracts management, budget management and preparation of change orders and drawings modification

• Knowledge of project control and phasing of construction activities to avoid impact on medical campus operational activities

• Knowledge of construction financial matters, including schedule