Building Manager

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of multiple UAMS buildings, ensuring facility safety, functionality, space integrity, and regulatory compliance. As a key member of UAMS Building & Space Management, the Building Manager is responsible for a wide range of facility and space management activities, providing a high level of customer service while collaborating closely with stakeholders across UAMS. This includes serving as a liaison to Engineering & Operations, Planning, Design & Construction, Environmental Services, IT, Environmental/Occupational Health & Safety, and Security Support Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in facility management, operations, safety, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• One (1) year of experience in building operations, facility management, space management, safety, or a related area.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, with a commitment to supporting employees, visitors, and the public.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory codes and compliance standards, including NFPA, The Joint Commission, CMS, ADH, and DFA requirements.
• Working knowledge of NCES and FICM space-use standards.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and facility or space-management platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with internal departments, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in facility management, operations, safety, business administration, or a related field.
• Two to five years of experience in building operations, facility management, space management, safety, or a related area.
• Experience working in a healthcare, higher education, or academic medical center environment.
• Experience coordinating employee or departmental moves, furniture reallocation, and facility reconfiguration projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, computer-aided facility management systems, or other space-management software.
• Knowledge of security, building-access, and access-control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor building conditions to ensure assigned facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant.
• Conduct routine environmental, safety, and facility inspections.
• Identify and coordinate the timely resolution of operational, compliance, maintenance, and facility-related issues across assigned buildings.
• Support space-planning initiatives to ensure the effective and appropriate use of UAMS facilities.
• Coordinate occupant moves, furniture relocations, and facility reconfiguration projects.
• Maintain accurate building, room, occupancy, and space-management records.
• Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders to minimize disruptions during moves and facility projects.
• Ensure assigned spaces comply with institutional policies, NCES/FICM space standards, and applicable healthcare, life-safety, accessibility, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager