Position Summary
The Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Facilities Compliance Manager, under the direction of the Executive Director of Campus Life Safety & Regulatory Compliance, has the responsibility for managing and supporting all compliance programs within Facilities Management.
The Facilities Compliance Manager promotes a safe and healthful work and learning environment in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards and conducts facility safety inspections and audits field safety activities, including construction/renovation projects, to identify potential safety and health hazards and proposes and develops solutions for immediate implementation. S/he assists with the development, distribution, training, and implementation of informational documents such as policies, programs, and procedures. S/he conducts specific Job Hazard Analyses and identifies necessary work practice and engineering controls, as well as personal protective equipment, and works with the various Facilities Management teams in program implementation.
Additionally, the successful candidate must be familiar with building fire protection and suppression systems and appliances, and basic building utility systems, including, but not limited to vertical transportation, HVAC, communication, and internal emergency power systems that support administrative and residential areas.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Candidate must have, or be immediately eligible for the Certificate of Fitness as a Fire Safety Director, and within a 90-day period, must pass the Fire Safety Director on-site test at a location to be determined by CUIMC.
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain necessary certifications as required by federal, state and local laws. This includes appropriate Certificates of Fitness for NYC facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated abilities and knowledge regarding a high level of independence and collaboration in the performance of responsibilities and strong analytical and reasoning skills are required. The abilities required to effectively work in a fast paced, multi-building, service oriented environment and establish/maintain relationships with diverse constituencies within an academic community are critical. Above average understanding and skills related to PC-based hardware and software related to facilities management is essential - Microsoft Office, work order, energy management software, etc. A working knowledge of construction, architectural and engineering plans and specifications and building, fire, safety and environmental codes.
Effective leadership, personnel management and qualities reflective of a collaborative teamwork environment are crucial. The position demands excellent organizational skills as well as superior interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), and an ability and desire to work closely with all constituencies of the CUIMC and various external constituencies.
A demonstrated progressive growth in management responsibilities including direct personnel management within an organization associated with the facility service and/or construction industry during a minimum of a 5-year period is required. Recent administrative and/or managerial experience in an academic or similar institution preferred.
Other Requirements
Physical work is a primary part of the job. The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require basic safety precautions. The work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, odors and/or loud noises. It is also conducted indoors and outdoors and may require wearing personal protective clothing and a respirator.
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