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Fire Safety Project Manager
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- Fac Mgt EHS Fire & Life Safety 710455
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- 176230 Requisition #
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The primary purpose of the Fire Safety Project Manager position is to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines in the institutional environmental health and safety program. To impact construction, maintenance scope development, training of fire life safety systems and fire prevention programs.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Project Management - Provides professional knowledge and expertise to construction teams along with fire and life safety contractors regarding the design, installation and repair of fire and life safety systems and components. A. Deficiencies are identified during required regulatory inspections B. Malfunctions and/or incorrect operation/performance of equipment a. Develop scope of work for repairs or deficiency resolution 1. Review NFPA code for compliance (verification of applicable code for resolution) b. Obtain quotes for contracted vendors along with availability C. Schedule and monitor work a. Create and Submit Outage requests based on contractor availability paying attention to minimize business interruption (typically nights and weekends) b. Schedule fire alarm/ fire sprinkler technicians with supervisor to ensure we have a tech on site with contractor c. Assist/Prepare pre-construction risk assessment (PCRA for Interim Life Safety Measure (ILSM) action items during outage (include coordination with other departments and outside agencies such as fire department, UT System, UT police department, etc.) d. Confirm completion of work with technician and contractor e. Re-inspect and review documentation to “close the loop” on deficiencies
Compliance - Compiles data on building and system inspections regarding deficiencies and areas requiring improvement.
Regulatory Inspection/Testing Compliance (Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Special Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Alarm Auxiliary Devices)
A. Review schedule for regulatory compliance within completion timeframe windows
B. QA/QC of inspection reports for compliance with regulatory requirements of required information
C. Verification by follow-up inspection of deficient items for accuracy of code application
D. Compilation and management of documentation along with ability to present for regulatory review to State Fire Marshal and Joint Commission
E. Hot Work Permitting
F. Policy and Procedures review
G. Fire investigations
Other duties as assigned.
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Fire Safety, Architectural Engineering or related field.
Experience Required: Three years of project management/construction management experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.
Experience Preferred: Fire and life safety systems experience in healthcare environment.
Class A, B or C valid Texas driver's license depending on the type and weight of vehicle to be operated and number of passengers to be carried and good driving record as verified with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
