Director, Facilities & Operations

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The department of Facilities, Energy Management Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Director, Facilities & Operations to work at UHealth. The Director, Facilities & Operations Compliance oversees the maintenance and operational readiness of assigned facilities and systems. Further, the Director, Facilities and Operations provides leadership to management staff and oversees all maintenance program initiatives to ensure compliance with relevant code, standards, and best practices.

• Provides operational leadership of the maintenance compliance program for UHealth/MSOM facilities.

• Provides personnel safety program leadership and ensures all direct reports adherence to UHealth/MSOM policies, procedures and required training related to workplace safety.

• Prepares, reviews, and implements maintenance compliance programs for the normal and emergency electrical systems associated with UHealth/MSOM facilities and in accordance with code and best practice requirements and standards.

• Drafts operational language for RFI, RFQ and RFPs for operation and maintenance services provided by outside vendors for assigned systems/assets.

• Performs direct contract management functions with outside vendors in the execution of their awarded services and programs.

• Works directly with the UHealth/MSOM compliance department to support, review and implement maintenance programs in response to risk assessment results for systems and/or equipment.

• Works directly with the UHealth/MSOM compliance department to create, review, and enhance practices that include the inspection, testing and maintenance of normal and emergency electrical systems and associated parts.

• Ensures appropriate record-keeping for the assigned programs.

• Ensures appropriate administrative control are in place to ensure coordination of operations and maintenance services are executed, verified, documented using existing systems.

• Reviews and requests all budgeting/accounting aspects related to compliance maintenance services. This includes requests for purchase orders, requests for invoice payment, requests for additional Funding for new/enhanced programs and review accuracy of all financial documentation in support of services by internal and external sources.

• Supports all aspects of the facilities and operations department efforts and activities for his/her assigned areas(s).

• Supports emergency preparedness activities up to and including being on campus before, during and after an emergency performing duties outside the functions described herein.

• This position is identified as an Essential Tier 1 employee per University of Miami policy.

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

• 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.

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