Building Operations Manager

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a role that values your work-life balance while offering variety and opportunities to learn every day? Want to make a real impact in an organization where your contributions truly matter? If so, the Vice President for Research (VPR) at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Building Operations Manager! This position will be classified as a Building Services Specialist III and will be overseeing operations at the Molecular Biology and Carver Co-Laboratory buildings. What You'll Do: Oversee daily building operations, including greenhouses and growth chambers. Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting with Facilities Planning & Management. Ensure continuous facility functionality and minimize downtime. Assign and monitor space usage for labs, greenhouses, and event areas. Maintain consumable supplies and manage billing for space and resources. Schedule and manage atrium and conference room usage. Plan and oversee remodeling, equipment installations, and building modifications. Coordinate construction projects, shutdowns, and moves. Assist with furniture/equipment selection and purchasing. Manage budgets for supplies, services, and rental income. Develop rate structures for chargeable services. Supervise greenhouse caretaker and student worker(s). Manage key and card access systems, including electronic locks. Oversee telecommunications and conference room scheduling. Coordinate setup for events and specialized equipment (e.g., liquid nitrogen). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Level Guidelines • Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals • Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude • Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action • Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices • Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff • May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team) • May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist • Provides guidance to students

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, with the demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to troubleshoot and maintain building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and manage operational budgets, including contracts, equipment purchases, and service agreements.
• Proven experience supervising staff and/or student workers.
• Experience coordinating construction projects, remodeling, and equipment installations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily building operations, including greenhouses and growth chambers.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting with Facilities Planning & Management.
• Ensure continuous facility functionality and minimize downtime.
• Assign and monitor space usage for labs, greenhouses, and event areas.
• Maintain consumable supplies and manage billing for space and resources.
• Schedule and manage atrium and conference room usage.
• Plan and oversee remodeling, equipment installations, and building modifications.
• Coordinate construction projects, shutdowns, and moves.
• Assist with furniture/equipment selection and purchasing.
• Manage budgets for supplies, services, and rental income.
• Develop rate structures for chargeable services.
• Supervise greenhouse caretaker and student worker(s).
• Manage key and card access systems, including electronic locks.
• Oversee telecommunications and conference room scheduling.
• Coordinate setup for events and specialized equipment (e.g., liquid nitrogen).

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees