Mechanical Systems Project Manager

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Performs as a fully competent and productive professional contributor, managing complex projects, maintenance and operations tasks, and building system troubleshooting. Duties may involve program ownership, with significant technical requirements and a high level of accountability. Typically involves fiscal responsibility along with management of timelines. Involves periodic review of output by Director.

• Designs, maintains, and troubleshoots University mechanical systems such as HVAC, boilers, pumps, chillers, backflow preventers, domestic water systems, specialized water (reverse osmosis, de-ionized), compressed air, vacuum, and sanitary system stations.
• Develops asset management strategies for the full lifecycle of assets, including replacement planning and energy efficiency.
• Responsible for forensic troubleshooting to determine the root cause and extent of failures in building systems. Analyzes damage and identifies defects in design or construction.
• Participates in the life cycle asset management (LCAM) team performing cyclical evaluations of building systems and maintaining an accurate and up to date database of deferred maintenance needs.
• Provides technical guidance to project teams.
• Manages building maintenance projects for the University. Coordinates the complete production of assigned projects, from programming, design, bid, construction, observation, completion, to warranty inspection.
• Authorizes and monitors the work of architectural and engineering consultants, contractors, and service vendors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex buildings, related facilities, and systems.
• Responsibilities include the execution / management of several projects / tasks simultaneously in various phases of development including planning, consultant selection, design, selection of contractor / vendor, construction management, inspection, and warranty administration.
• Exercises considerable independent judgment in the implementation / application of the principles and practice of architectural planning, design and construction, related engineering knowledge, and in the administration of assigned building maintenance projects.
• Provides in-house expertise on mechanical / electrical matters by assisting peers in evaluating alternative design and construction solutions and review of plans and specifications prepared by outside consultants.
• Assists consultants and University officials in the development of complex and difficult building construction and renovation projects; reviews consultant plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to budget funding, program and design standards, completeness and accuracy; suggests changes, additions and corrections; monitors consultant cost estimates; schedules, attends and writes / monitors reports of meetings with consultants and University representatives.
• Coordinates the development of building maintenance projects with University Faculty or Staff that will occupy or use the facilities; resolves conflicts with between consultants plans and needs of the building occupants.
• Coordinates bid advertisements and solicitations, printing and distribution of plans and specifications to bidders, schedules and conducts pre-bid conferences and walkthroughs with contractors and consultants on complex building maintenance projects; evaluates bids and makes recommendations for award of contract; attends pre-bid conferences.
• Coordinates signing of contracts with contractors; schedules and coordinates / conducts site walkthroughs and pre-construction meetings with consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors.
• Initiates approval to appropriate organizations, OCP / Purchasing, for Notice to Proceed to contractors; reviews and recommends for approval periodic requisitions, invoices, and supporting data from contractors and consultants; reviews field inspection reports.
• Monitors renovation / maintenance progress for building systems; keeps occupants / users informed; prepares / reviews change orders to contract; keeps records of contingency allowance and contractor / consultant payments.
• Inspect renovation / maintenance projects for substantial and final completion, preparing list of any deficiencies.
• Responsible for programming, designing, bidding, construction observation, and implementing all aspects of maintenance, renovation projects assigned by the Facilities Director of Operations.
• Coordinates correction of defects by contractor during warranty period; schedules and conducts inspection at end of warranty period and assures corrections of defects; recommends final acceptance on behalf of the University.
• Provides guidance to in-house maintenance staff in the repair or upgrade of university equipment and systems serviced by Facilities Operations.
• Performs extensive internal and external contact with all levels of the university, public officials and agencies related to the development / operation / maintenance of physical facilities. Coordination with local planning agencies and involvement in local community development as it affects university campus projects.
• Performs general emergency maintenance duties connected to any and all aspects of related work such as required by the Facilities Management/Facilities Operations supervision. This may include such items as hurricane protection, barricading of ditches, roads, emergency lights, broken road signs, repairing leaks on a permanent or temporary basis and other duties as required. On occasion may be requested to assist with carpentry and masonry repairs.
• Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Departmental Requirements

• Experience with mechanical design which includes the design of mechanical systems and equipment .
• Experience in forensic troubleshooting of HVAC and plumbing systems, applying expertise in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing components to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary
$95,000 - $100,000
Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)
• May occasionally be required to work outdoors.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

Other Information

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.

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