Building Operations Manager

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of related experience
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.

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. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.