As part of the University of Chicago, the Biological Sciences Division (BSD) pursues globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all. The Biological Sciences Division – Facilities Services (BSD-FS) group provides the environment in which these meaningful results can happen. We are responsible for managing approximately 2 million gross feet of space located throughout the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus. We serve many community members including but not limited to: research and non-research faculty, principal investigators, laboratory staff, residents, hospital staff, undergraduate students and post-doctoral scholars. BSD-FS consists of the following major functional areas of responsibility: 1) Planning, Design and Construction, 2) Project Management Services, 3) Building Management, 4) Space Management, 5) Capital Planning, 6) Lease Management, 7) Architectural Services, 8) Signage, and 9) Furniture. The BSD-FS Building Manager supports the achievement of BSD’s scientific and educational goals through effective delivery of infrastructure and building management services across the BSD’s medical campus buildings (SBRI, Billings, Abbott, and MRI). As a BSD-FS Building Manager, this role acts as the liaison supporting the building occupants from a facility and operational perspective while actively working towards progressing the BSD’s Mission, Vision, and Values and Elevate 2035 initiative and beyond. The Building Manger has frequent contact with research staff, faculty, department administrators, other University departments, vendors, construction contractors and regulatory organizations. The Building Manger must be able to communicate with all levels of personnel in an accurate and concise manner as demanded by the situation. The Building Manger may be required to work non-standard work hours in support of facility activities. These activities may include major utility shutdowns, start-up of significant building systems and emergency situations. The Building Manager will be required to not only implement existing programs/policies, but to develop and implement new and improved policies to better fit the mission of the facility. The job uses best practices and knowledge to develop long- and short-term plans for facility development and maintenance. Solves complex problems related to policies and expansion to support the strategic mission of the unit. Leads some aspects of facilities services, budgets and forecasting, safety, and maintenance. Works mostly independently to plan and coordinate new capital projects.