Manager for Facilities & Projects
About The Position
The Manager for Facilities & Projects manages all aspects of the Operations area within the RecWell Facilities Unit. Primary responsibilities include managing facility improvement and renovation projects, departmental assets and equipment, and full-time and part-time staff. The manager develops project timelines and budgets, manages project scope, procures materials and equipment in collaboration with Fitness and Business leadership, and oversees the department’s vehicle fleet, specialty equipment, and capital inventory. The role also collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on risk management practices for departmental equipment and facilities. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Facilities & Projects, the manager partners with RecWell and campus groups and coordinates vendors and contractors to keep facilities safe and functional for program and community needs. This is an essential employee role; the incumbent may be required to report to work during catastrophic events or weather and operational emergencies to maintain continuity of services. The position is primarily on-site, with limited telework eligibility, and requires some evening and weekend work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or additional qualifying work experience substituted year for year for up to four years of the required education.
- Three years of facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience.
- One year of experience leading or supervising professional staff.
- Knowledge of building systems and building operations requirements.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Skill in using Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Possess or obtain within three months of the start date and maintain American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid certification.
- Possess or obtain within six months of the start date and maintain American Red Cross CPR Instructor certification.
- Ability to work on-site with limited telework eligibility.
- Ability to perform frequent walking and extended periods of standing and walking; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry tools, parts, or small equipment.
- Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions and in moderate to loud noise environments.
- Some weekend and evening work is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with maintenance and repair of specialty equipment.
- Experience working in a community or campus recreation environment.
- Experience with asset management software such as AssetWorks.
- Experience with project management.
- Experience with multi-trade services such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
Responsibilities
- Manage Operations within the RecWell Facilities Unit, including facility improvement and renovation projects.
- Develop project timelines and budgets and manage project scope.
- Procure materials, equipment, and specialty fitness and recreation equipment in collaboration with Fitness and Business leadership.
- Manage departmental assets, equipment, vehicle fleet, specialty equipment, and capital inventory.
- Supervise full-time and part-time staff.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on risk management practices for departmental equipment and facilities.
- Coordinate vendors and contractors to ensure facilities remain safe and functional for program and community needs.
- Travel around campus for project work, equipment transfers, meetings, and other duties; drive vehicles to deliver and pick up equipment and furnishings.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Report to work when required during catastrophic events or weather and operational emergencies to maintain continuity of services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
