Mechanical Project Manager

Position Description:

Summary

Effectively manage facility mechanical and Building Automation Controls (BAS) projects for Campus Operations at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide Project Mangement for various MCW infrastructural systems with an emphasis on HVAC, Building Automation Controls and plumbing. Encourage that projects meet short and long term goals of MCW.
• Liaise with Facilities mechanical and electrical staff. Manage Facilities capital improvement and expense projects.  Ensure the Facilities Basis of Design (BOD) and Specification documents are up to date and adhered to from design through completion.
• Work collaboratively with the Planning, Design, and Construction team. Consult as needed to ensure that existing building systems can support new building renovations by identifying system capacity and constraints.
• Manage projects through the use of the FAMIS Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).  Document and track all capital, and non capital projects, inception through completion. Be diligent in tracking project progress. Promptly close out and bill all completed work.
• Review proposals for building project alterations and renovations via the RFP process. Evaluate best practices, new technology, and trends in the industry to determine applicability to MCW.
• Attend reguarily scheduled project meetings and provide project updates.    
• Develop project scope to include sustainability goals.   
• Interpret and ensure compliance with all city, state and federal regulations concerning environmental protection, fire and electrical underwriter codes, safety, cross-connection and pressure vessel regulations and other codes which may apply; responsible for a program of regular inspection of facilities, equipment and refrigeration and hazard waste removal.

Preferred Schedule:
M-F Standard Business Hours, with the need for some flexiblity

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience servicing HVAC, Building Automation, or Fire Protection systems

• Associate’s degree with 12+ years servicing HVAC, Building Automation, or Fire Protection systems

Preferred Experience

• 3–5 years of preventive maintenance experience in a research or complex institutional environment

• Experience supervising or leading skilled trades or maintenance staff

• General knowledge of maintenance requirements, code requirements, inspections/testing, and regulations related to building systems (any combination helpful; not all required), including:

  • Life Safety Systems: fire alarms, fire suppression

  • Mechanical Systems: chillers, cooling towers, HVAC air and hot water systems, steam systems, lab mechanical systems, pressure vessels, USTs, backflow prevention, vacuum systems, water treatment systems, elevators

  • Building Automation Systems (BAS): system monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, integration with HVAC and facility controls

  • Electrical Systems: emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, UPS, power distribution, lighting controls, data centers

  • Facility Utilities: chilled water systems, domestic water, RO systems, compressed air, vacuum

• Experience managing contractors, inspections, or technically complex projects

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Reimbursement
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. 

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers  

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

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MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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