Director, Facilities, Space Infrastructure and Capital Planning

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

154d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director of Space, Infrastructure and Facilities, the Director of Facilities, Space Infrastructure and Capital Planning will oversee the development of complex and highly technical space plans and layouts for all PME space across 20 buildings on the University of Chicago campus and sites off campus such as Argonne, Hyde Park Labs, Fulton Labs, and Harper Court. This position provides leadership and direction for the capital projects delivery process, from the design phase through commissioning and close-out. The role is responsible for managing the construction and renovation of physical assets and bringing assets online in the most efficient and effective manner. The Director will work with faculty and staff to plan and design lab, research, administrative, and other spaces, and develops schedule and budget estimates that meet the tactical and strategic long-range goals of the PME. The Director will also contribute to overseeing the general day-to-day operations of PME facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior facilities management operations role.
• Extensive experience developing mechanical and technical plans for complex research lab spaces.
• Knowledge of physical operating parameters for biological, quantum-engineering, and materials research lab spaces.
• Knowledge of building operations and building codes and building automation systems.
• Familiarity with general business practices.
• Demonstrated ability to create and modify space plans using CAD or similar modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of complex and highly technical space plans and layouts for the renovation, infrastructure augmentation, or remodeling of engineering research labs, core facilities, and teaching labs.
• Works with Human Resources and leadership on the assignment of space.
• Maintains PME database of architectural, infrastructure, and technical plans.
• Ensures operational and commissioning standards compliance from internal and external project delivery partners to highly sophisticated and sensitive research environments.
• Oversees the reconfiguration of all PME-assigned office and administrative spaces and relocation of Faculty and their research from one space to another.
• Inspects work performed by University of Chicago facilities or other designated 3rd party facilities management vendors.
• Troubleshoots and competently advises on repair of direct design or implements technical solutions for equipment.
• Demonstrates familiarity with monitoring and assessing power consumption, cooling, HVAC, and other mechanical needs.
• Assists the Executive Director with managing active and passive electromagnetic (EM) shielding for high output magnets.
• Routinely conducts inspections of the building for deficiencies and works with faculty and Divisional leadership to build out capital projects.
• Oversees divisional space data information semiannually to ensure informational accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors the development of functional/architectural design solutions.
• Develops facilities maintenance policies and procedures.
• Manages movement of equipment and materials, maintains building security, and maintains information on building blueprints.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees