Manager, Maintenance Engineering

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The Manager, Maintenance Engineering works within the Operations Support division to provide contractual tools, technical expertise, and program management in a wide array of areas supporting the Directors of Facility Operations and Utility Operations. Responsibilities include development and management of service contracts necessary to support campus operations including, but not limited to, fire suppression systems, elevators, HVAC service contracts, utility plant service contracts, and other contractual tools necessary to streamline the execution of maintenance projects. Additionally, the position is responsible for the development of facility and utility operations’ related policies and procedures. The Maintenance Engineering manager will act as liaison between the operations team and the capital construction teams. This will include providing technical recommendations to the U of A design standards, facilitating drawing reviews from operations staff that are timely and thorough, and coordinating walk-throughs with the project managers and maintenance staff during project turnover. The position will also develop, maintain, and prioritize the Capital renewal and deferred maintenance plan as well and coordinate closely with the CMMS administrator and directors to optimize the departments’ preventive maintenance program and utilization of the CMMS system. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, (electrical, mechanical, or related discipline) from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least four years of experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or utilities
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally in writing, not only with staff, but with deans, directors, department heads, etc
• Familiarity with Facility Management processes and organization
• Knowledge of capital planning and budgeting
• Knowledge of general construction practices and building codes
• Knowledge of performance-based service contract practices
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance best practices
• Knowledge of FAMIS and its capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Registered professional engineer
• At least four years of supervisory experience
• Experience in higher education facility operations, maintenance, or utilities
• Familiarity with FAMIS, UA’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Responsibilities

• Development and management of service contracts necessary to support campus operations including, but not limited to, fire suppression systems, elevators, HVAC service contracts, utility plant service contracts, and other contractual tools necessary to streamline the execution of maintenance projects.
• Development of facility and utility operations’ related policies and procedures.
• Act as liaison between the operations team and the capital construction teams.
• Providing technical recommendations to the U of A design standards, facilitating drawing reviews from operations staff that are timely and thorough, and coordinating walk-throughs with the project managers and maintenance staff during project turnover.
• Develop, maintain, and prioritize the Capital renewal and deferred maintenance plan as well and coordinate closely with the CMMS administrator and directors to optimize the departments’ preventive maintenance program and utilization of the CMMS system.
• Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees