Facilities Projects Manager

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

1d•$109,435 - $114,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt, and student staff. The Facilities Projects Manager position plans, coordinates, tracks, closes out, and manages all assigned projects and manages the work of the University of Maryland on-call contractors and outside contractors. Projects managed would include emergency projects - flood/fire/mold/asbestos abatement/natural disasters, life safety, small-scale renovations, concrete, masonry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, steel/iron works, roofing, and tree trimming. The incumbent is responsible for communicating with customers and internal users regarding preferred construction methods, materials, and timelines. The incumbent will develop solutions for and complete projects without completed design specifications or drawings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of facilities, operations, construction, renovation, or maintenance experience.
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of facilities management.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to utilize estimating software.
A driver's license with fewer than 6 points is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a facility of comparable size/scope is preferred.
Journeyman level knowledge of a building trade such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, tracks, closes out, and manages all assigned projects.
Manages the work of the University of Maryland on-call contractors and outside contractors.
Manages emergency projects including flood/fire/mold/asbestos abatement/natural disasters.
Manages life safety projects.
Manages small-scale renovations.
Manages projects involving concrete, masonry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, steel/iron works, roofing, and tree trimming.
Communicates with customers and internal users regarding preferred construction methods, materials, and timelines.
Develops solutions for and completes projects without completed design specifications or drawings.
Leads snow removal activities.