Research Facilities Manager

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

12d•$105,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Research Facilities Manager provides technical and administrative support to Princeton University's Department of Geosciences on facility, laboratory, infrastructure, and operational issues. The role supports multidisciplinary research and supervises the Logistics and Facilities Assistant for Briger Hall. The manager oversees renovation, construction, repair, maintenance, and move projects, working with University offices, vendors, contractors, faculty, and researchers. The position also leads the department's safety and compliance program, develops standard operating procedures, and coordinates with Environmental Health and Safety and other University safety programs to help ensure compliance with applicable regulations. The manager oversees building-related service requests, security and access matters, and appropriate use of the 300 Washington facility. As the department's Property Manager, the role maintains the capital asset inventory and leads import and export matters involving scientific equipment and geological samples, including coordinating shipments for fieldwork. Evening and weekend availability may be needed for emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
7–9 years of work experience.
Strong project management and exceptional organizational skills.
Commitment to proactive, superior customer service.
Strong analytical, logical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent judgment and the ability to work flexibly and professionally.
Demonstrated ability to balance a broad range of work activities.
Interpersonal and communication skills, including resolving conflicts, negotiating, and relating well to people with varied personalities and at all organizational levels.
Excellent understanding of facilities issues, including HVAC, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
Familiarity with current safety regulations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to lift 40 pounds several times per week and stand or walk for 4–6 hours per day.
Valid driver's license; a car is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and serve as liaison for construction and renovation projects, working with the Office of Capital Projects, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities, vendors, and contractors.
Represent the department and faculty at construction-project meetings and help minimize project impacts on building residents.
Manage building maintenance, renovations, moves, transfers, furniture, and repair projects.
Oversee the department's safety and compliance program and serve as its primary liaison with Environmental Health and Safety.
Develop compliance strategies with principal investigators, researchers, students, and laboratory staff as regulations change, and oversee their implementation.
Review laboratory information in SHIELD and ensure records are current.
Coordinate with University safety and research programs and facilities to support compliance with applicable University, local, state, and federal regulations.
Ensure completion of faculty and staff building-related requests, including HVAC, electrical, furniture, and plumbing issues, and coordinate major repairs and special maintenance projects.
Coordinate with researchers on appropriate use of the 300 Washington facility, including oversight of geological samples and field equipment.
Work with University trades to minimize interference with building occupants.
Manage security matters, including keys and Prox and Salto access, and coordinate with Public Safety and Site Protection as needed.
Be available on evenings and weekends as necessary for emergencies.
Lead import and export matters involving equipment and geological samples, support scientific-equipment deliveries, and coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments with the department's customs agent.
Maintain an accurate capital asset inventory.
Supervise the Logistics and Facilities Assistant for Briger Hall.
Create standard operating procedures supporting compliance with applicable regulations.