How to Apply
A cover letter addressed to Safety Management Services is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must address your specific interest in the position and outline your current skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Mission Statement
The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Senior Construction Fire & Life Safety Specialist performs advanced, specialized work supporting fire and life safety compliance during construction, renovation, and maintenance activities across Michigan Medicine facilities. The role serves as the subject matter expert for construction-related fire safety, Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), and compliance with NFPA, MIOSHA, Joint Commission, CMS, and applicable codes.
Responsibilities*
- Conduct construction site inspections for fire and life safety compliance.
- Develop and manage Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM/ISM).
- Attend pre-programming, pre-construction, and post-construction meetings.
- Review construction plans, phasing, and safety strategies.
- Manage hot work permitting and fire system impairments.
- Develop and deliver contractor fire safety training.
- Support Joint Commission, CMS, and State fire safety surveys.
- Maintain roof safety plans, anchor point records, and specialty program documentation.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, construction science, fire protection, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in safety, construction, and/or fire/life safety.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA 101, Joint Commission Life Safety and ILSM requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple high-risk construction projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Professional judgment under stress.
Desired Qualifications*
- Healthcare construction experience.
- Fire safety or safety professional certifications.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.