Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Manages day to day operations, policies, procedures to support the strategic mission on the unit.
• Manages a staff of building managers to deliver the highest level of services for the occupants. Provides support to other PSD building managers in their absence or to meet other divisional needs. 
• Directs the building managers in overall building operations goals.Helps set up tools and processes to track methods to achieve the highest levels of operational goals.
• Supervises Service Worker(s); trains and coordinates job assignments.
• Leads hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
• Performs daily inspection of buildings, labs and surrounding grounds for deficiencies and safety issues.
• Oversees building security; which includes electronic access and building keys; serves as the primary liaison with Department of Safety and Security (DSS).
• Oversees and supports building and lab maintenance activities to include painting, carpentry work, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, building automation, electronics systems and equipment, including preventative and general maintenance.
• Oversees mail, package receipt and delivery, movement of equipment and materials.
• Manages outside vendor services including custodial and waste pickup.
• Collaborates with research teams to provide technical support for experiments. Ensure that work aligns with project timelines and quality standards.
• Assists with equipment tagging and audits within assigned unit space.
• Maintains database of occupants, room locations, and other space information as required; Manages online space plans for the University Space Information Management System.
• Manages the planning and execution of office reconfigurations for personnel.
• Supports construction project renovations including participating in meetings with users, architects and/or contractors to ensure compliance with building standards, codes and regulations, and user needs.
• Reviews plans and specifications for construction and recommends appropriate modifications or additions as necessary.
• Maintains unit files and records including building code reports, project reports, and quality control reports.
• Assists with space audits and with future space planning and management for unit needs.
• Develops facilities maintenance policies and procedures. Plans renovation and other facilities-related projects, including ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Receives requests for facilities services and supervises delivery of appropriate services.
• Supervises inspections of buildings, equipment and/or surrounding grounds for deficiencies and potential safety, health, or code problems. Reviews and authorizes written reports summarizing findings and recommends solutions.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in facilities management (e.g., safety, lab management, or building systems).

Experience:

• Experience in an academic or research-intensive environment.
• Experience in building management, facilities operations, or a related role.
• Supervisory experience.
• Project management experience.

Technical Knowledge or Skills: 

• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facility management software.
• Experience with contract and purchasing methodology and terminology.
• Understanding of maintenance practices and safety regulations.
• Experience reading design drawings and submittals.
• Experience with contract and purchasing methodology and terminology.

Preferred Competencies

• Able to develop, implement and monitor budgets and project scheduling.
• Able to develop, implement, and monitor standards necessary to ensure consistent and cost-effective level of facilities design, implementation, control, and evaluation.
• Ability to assess relative strengths of various vendors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A strong team player willing to pitch in at any level when the need arises.
• Exceptional Customer Service and ability to work with all levels of staff.
• Works mostly independently to create and proactively maintain partnerships with clients, internal and third-party service providers and other University partners in an assigned campus area.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, researchers, students, and administrators.

Working Conditions

• On-site.
• The ability to take calls on nights and weekends for urgent building related matters.  
• Able to travel occasionally to remote survey operation centers.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form.

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