Senior Engineer

The Senior Engineer oversees the development of all assigned engineering and infrastructure projects from inception through project close-out and is responsible for the successful delivery of these projects. Additionally, the Senior Engineer will collaborate and work with the department architects, resource accounting and support staff from initial project inception through successful project completion. Oversees the engineering elements of departmental projects assigned at the Main Medical Center and/or off-site, including the scheduling of and coordination of vendors, monitoring progress and providing progress reports including through internal project management software, meetings and reporting structures. 

Responsible for managing team assigned to infrastructure, building systems and engineering departmental projects. Specifically, for Engineering, Project Management, Cost Control, Technical Advisory Staff etc.

• Participates in entire project evaluation and development. Makes appropriate project recommendations to the department manager and department project managers concerning cost, scheduling and construction issues. Provides support in developing a program/system that will monitor all electrical changes upon completion of FPD&C projects.
• Directs, leads, and supports other engineering and skilled personnel in managing and executing multiple tasks and projects. Works closely with users and partners to budget their time and commitment in order to receive the appropriate operational feedback and input.
• Consistently initiates and participates in productivity and quality improvements, including benchmarking with other facilities and monitoring progress.
• Prepares, reviews and monitors budgets and all project dollar expenditure financial performance.
• Provides the engineering leadership team with a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers. Reviews and evaluates the general condition of the project location as it applies to current or future projects.
• Monitors project compliance with all Medical Center polices, OSHPD policies, OSHA requirements, federal/state/local regulations and Joint Commission requirements.
• Serves as both part of the design team and construction team. Plans, identifies, and coordinates engineering resources required over the life of the project. Provides alternate solutions to design and construction issues related to MEP-HVAC system.
• Oversees the Maintenance and updating of project data into a CSMC project management and as-built plan system.
• Knowledge of overall building systems, design, status and engineering strategies in-place. Leverages that knowledge for the review of proposed designs by consultant teams. Keeps track of pre-survey reports of electrical equipment, HVAC, utility usage, ground water production, etc.
• Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity, and lessons learned.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related major required

A minimum of 10 years’ of proven experience as a practicing engineer required.

A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in the engineering design, construction and renovation of health care facilities and engineering infrastructure projects is preferred with the proven ability to administer all phases of health facility construction.

Req ID

: 1149

Working Title

: Senior Engineer

Department

: Construction

Business Entity

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category

: Facilities

Job Specialty

: Facilities Design

Overtime Status

: EXEMPT

Primary Shift

: Day

Shift Duration

: 8 hour

Base Pay

: $52.47 – $83.95

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