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The University of Miami UHealth/SoLé Mia opening June 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities.

Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number-one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.

UHealth/SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Director, Facilities & Operations with a hire date of December, 2024.   Be part of the UHealth Difference.

Core Job Summary

The Director of Facilities & Operation provides Leadership to manage staff overseeing all maintenance initiatives. Manages an In-House minor construction/ renovations team, ensuring work is completed in a timely manner according to plans and specifications.

Supports Facilities & Operations in maintaining all medical campus/ Satellite building shells, windows, exterior walls, and doors. Also provides support on building interior finishes, walls, floors, and ceiling in accordance with applicable building codes. This work is a result of continuous growth of the Medical Campus and its Research departments.  This position will report directly to the Executive Director UHealth Facilities & Operations.

Core Responsibilities

Identifies, analyzes, and implements energy projects for assigned facilities.

Prepares department budget for funding requirements, and monitors expenditures.

Makes routine inspections of facilities to uphold maintenance standards.

Works as liaison between staff and departments to continuously assess facility conditions and keep facility assessment database accurate and up-to-date.

Prepares reports for leadership team regarding facility conditions and needs

Department Specific Functions

This position includes supervision of both direct staff and contractors/subcontractors, all of which is necessary for the successful completion of the project. 

Responsible for managing the overall project direction, completion and financial outcome for construction projects.  

Monitor all phases of a project and promptly address any changes to the original scope of services and the impact to the project schedule and budget.  

Review plans and specifications in order to conform to all design elements, construction details, use of proper materials and operating performance requirements.  

Manage Project budget, minimize and track expenses; provide finance reporting.  

Manage Project schedules, cost controls, risk analysis and permit processes.  

Communicate Project progress and updates, keep Management informed.  

Manages subcontracted vendors by overseeing work and distributing assignments.  

Supervise the preparation of construction documents, bid specifications and documents to define the scope of work and award the contracts to the qualified low bidders.  

Responsible for managing in-house construction crew assigned to Facilities Operations.  

Prepare contracts for consultant’s services (architectural, engineering, technical, construction activities and equipment purchases)  

Manage, coordinate and monitor the demolition work, erection of new walls, renovations, equipment removal, in a safe and professional manner with strict compliance with University standards and local building codes.  

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

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work and/or degree in facilities construction management, architecture, engineering, or technical management.  

Minimum 10 years of experience in construction projects.  

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.

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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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