Facilities Operations Project Manager

Position Overview

Position/Classification

Title:

Engineer II

Working Title: Facilities Operations Project Manager

Position Number: 600877

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Tenure Track: No

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

Department Hiring Range: The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category: Officials & Managers

SOC Code: 17-2199 - Engineers, All Other

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The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that improvement and maintenance projects, as well as repair and renovation initiatives, are completed on time and within established budgets. The position ensures that all improvements to the University’s facilities comply with Federal, State, and local building codes, as well as University requirements, while minimizing disruption to ongoing campus operations. This role is responsible for managing multiple maintenance and repair projects simultaneously.

The position oversees projects that are technical in nature and involve modifications to the physical educational and work environment, often requiring dedicated funding for implementation. Project scopes may range from construction repairs to buildings and infrastructure, to ongoing maintenance of existing facilities and systems.

Examples of project types include:

• Repairs to boiler equipment and roof systems
• Maintenance of underground utilities and building components
• Upkeep of instructional, administrative, and general‑use spaces
• Stormwater basin and parking lot repairs
• Telecommunications and data center upgrades
• Support for laboratory and research facilities
• Improvements to multi‑purpose spaces, landscaping, and site features
• Repairs and upgrades to fire alarm, security, HVAC, and other Life Safety systems

This position has direct responsibility for the administration, coordination, and oversight of assigned contracts, contractors, and professional service providers. The role requires the ability to anticipate and prepare for emerging facilities needs, manage multiple concurrent projects, and ensure effective stewardship of University resources.

Program Planning, Organizing, and Management
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Coordinate and administer operational programs, activities, and protocols across all Trades Shops. Manage resources effectively, monitor shop activities, and assess environmental risks and quality control associated with assigned programs. Observe work performance, evaluate results, and provide meaningful, constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with established standards.

Safety and Health Management
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Establish and maintain a culture of safety for employees and ensure that work processes are free from hazards. Ensure employees are properly trained and that effective safety programs are in place and consistently followed. Supervise the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) function, collaborate with University Police, Risk Management, and Human Resources to support and promote the safety of employees, students, and all visitors.

Strategic Analysis and Planning
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Develop, measure, and evaluate organizational structures and processes to support and advance departmental and University goals. Apply…