EER Building Manager, Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas at Austin

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The EER Building Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility, utility, security, safety, and operational continuity/support matters including providing comprehensive management, coordination, and oversight for the EER building to ensure efficient and effective operational support of research activities. The EER Building Manager reports to the Cockrell School of Engineering Director of Facilities Operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities or Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field OR Four (4) years of trade experience, journeyman level or higher
• Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory/manager capacity
• Demonstrated experience managing building maintenance, building systems, facility projects, contractors, and vendors
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities, work orders, preventative maintenance, and facilities-related projects in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety regulations, and facilities management best practices
• Experience developing scopes of work, coordinating contracted services, and monitoring vendor performance
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and participate on-call rotation as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized work order or facilities management systems
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Class "C" operator's driver's license.
• Must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.
• If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Nice To Haves

• More than four (4) years of trade experience, journeyman level or higher
• More than five (5) years of experience in a supervisory/manager capacity
• Experience managing facilities, laboratories, research spaces, or other technically complex environments
• Experience working in a university, research institution, engineering, or scientific environment
• Experience coordinating laboratory safety, Environmental Health and Safety requirements, inspections, or emergency preparedness
• Experience coordinating renovation, construction, utility outage, building access, or other facilities-related projects

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory renovations, equipment installations, and space improvement projects in partnership with Cockrell School personnel, faculty members, and research groups.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Facilities Services, Planning Design and Construction Services (PDC), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), contractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate facilities-related work orders and service requests across multiple university service units, including Plumbing, Electrical, Locks and Keys, Furniture, Events, Moving Services, and other support groups.
• Monitor project schedules, communicate impacts to stakeholders, and help ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and safety activities for EER.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve facility and infrastructure issues affecting building operations.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and building system inspections.
• Develop scopes of work, estimate project requirements, and submit work orders related to repairs, renovations, and operational improvements.
• Monitor building systems and support efforts to ensure reliable operation of critical infrastructure.
• Manage Facilities Services work orders from initiation through completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility renovations and space-related projects.
• Coordinate laboratory clean-outs, move-ins, move-outs, and space readiness activities.
• Maintain accurate records related to facility projects and occupancy changes.
• Assist with space planning efforts and support departmental space inventory initiatives.
• Manage specialty gas distribution systems and Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) inventory controls and charge backs.
• Coordinate deliveries, storage, tracking, and usage documentation in accordance with applicable safety requirements and university procedures.
• Collaborate with researchers and safety personnel to ensure compliance with UT established standards.
• Serve on the CSE on call team and calibrate with the other CSE building Managers support team for all CSE managed buildings.
• Coordinate building access through university access control systems and serve as the primary contact for access-related issues.
• Support departmental planning efforts by providing accurate space utilization information and maintaining campus required space data / usage.
• Partner with faculty and administrative staff regarding office, laboratory, and shared space assignments.
• Serve as a liaison with Environmental Health and Safety, Custodial Services, University Police, Emergency Management, and other campus partners.
• Develop, maintain, and implement building-specific emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Coordinate emergency planning, drills, training activities, and continuity-of-operations initiatives.
• Support compliance with safety regulations, university policies, and best practices.
• Serve on the CSE On-Call support team and safety committee to ensure compliance with EHS lab safety standards.
• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

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