Senior Manager Facilities Services

Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Planning and Management seeks a dynamic, experienced leader to provide leadership and direction for a Facilities Services team. This pivotal role involves managing the daily operations of facilities maintenance, grounds, and custodial services and personnel. This position requires a strategic approach to assigning and prioritizing work, scheduling staff, and establishing quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership track record and proven experience in all phases of project management with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners across an organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience in facilities management or a closely related field, with a strong emphasis on maintenance, campus services, and custodial operations management.
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory management, particularly involving IOSHA regulations, safety regulations, building codes, and compliance with federal, state, and local rules.
  • Leadership experience in personnel management, including improving communication, facilitating opportunities for employee development, and conducting performance reviews.
  • Knowledge of operational processes and procedures related to service requests, work orders, and service delivery.
  • Experience with managing and overseeing maintenance budget.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with the management and daily operations of maintenance, grounds care, and custodial activities by providing leadership and development to students and staff.
  • Establishes, updates, and reviews department policies and procedures to assure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
  • Provides technical service to solve complex maintenance problems.
  • Markets building maintenance department services and acts as a liaison for the department with various units, including internal and external customers.
  • Evaluates and optimizes functional operations, processes, and procedures.
  • Ensures operational consistency, compliance, and effective workflow management across facilities services.
  • Oversees building maintenance budget and inventory, ensuring the availability of supplies, tools, and equipment needed to complete maintenance work.
  • Participates in short and long-term strategic planning.
  • Ensures compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and applicable federal, state, and local rules.
  • Implements and refines emergency response plans for facilities-related incidents, responsible for adhering to IOSHA regulations and compliance.
  • Manages customer relationships by identifying needs, advising on services, and soliciting feedback.

Benefits

  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program
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