Davis Center Facilities Manager

University of Vermont•Burlington, VT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for facilities of the Dudley H. Davis Center, a 200,000 square foot student union and conference center. Coordinate services with various campus partners including Physical Plant, Grounds, Facilities Design & Construction, and Custodial Services, as well as external contractors. Oversee daily facilities functions. Recommend and oversee building maintenance, repairs, and renovation projects, ensuring compliance with UVM and Davis Center standards and safety measures. Assist with developing facilities budgets and monitor expenditures. Manage building furniture and equipment, and coordinate purchasing, repair, and disposal. Coordinate with the Business Manager and Associate Director to create short term and long-term plans for equipment replacement and building renewal. Oversee building tenant relationships, addressing needs and space concerns. Participate in developing, maintaining, and communicating emergency preparedness plans and policies. Supervise facilities staff. Operate with a high degree of independence in managing daily facility needs while supporting strategic priorities established by departmental leadership.

Requirements

Leadership, direction, and oversight for facilities.
Coordination of services with campus partners and external contractors.
Overseeing daily facilities functions.
Recommending and overseeing building maintenance, repairs, and renovation projects.
Developing facilities budgets and monitoring expenditures.
Managing building furniture and equipment, and coordinating purchasing, repair, and disposal.
Creating short term and long-term plans for equipment replacement and building renewal.
Overseeing building tenant relationships.
Developing, maintaining, and communicating emergency preparedness plans and policies.
Supervising facilities staff.
Operating with a high degree of independence.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/experience with construction/ renovation.
Familiarity with collective bargaining.
Understanding of room scheduling software.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for facilities of the Dudley H. Davis Center.
Coordinate services with various campus partners and external contractors.
Oversee daily facilities functions.
Recommend and oversee building maintenance, repairs, and renovation projects.
Assist with developing facilities budgets and monitor expenditures.
Manage building furniture and equipment, and coordinate purchasing, repair, and disposal.
Coordinate with the Business Manager and Associate Director to create short term and long-term plans for equipment replacement and building renewal.
Oversee building tenant relationships, addressing needs and space concerns.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and communicating emergency preparedness plans and policies.
Supervise facilities staff.
Operate with a high degree of independence in managing daily facility needs while supporting strategic priorities established by departmental leadership.