Manager of Maintenance & Construction

The Manager of Maintenance Operations & Building Construction provides leadership and oversight for campus maintenance operations, facilities services, and related projects. This position manages maintenance work orders, service priorities, resources, materials and operational schedules while responding to facilities emergencies, and resolving complex maintenance issues. As a collaborative and supportive member of a dynamic, trades-focused higher education campus operation, the Manager of Maintenance Operations provides leadership and directly supervises and works closely with trade staff supporting campus facilities.

This role supports campus facilities planning through the management and analysis of maintenance, asset, space utilization, and facilities data. It identifies opportunities for process improvement, uses data to support maintenance priorities & resource allocation along with short- and long-term facilities strategies. The Manager works collaboratively with campus departments, leadership, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure project delivery, responsive customer service and reliable campus operations.  

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** Duties/Responsibilities**## Supervision and Leadership (35%)
* Hire, directly manage, supervise, evaluate, train and schedule maintenance and manage the work assignments of varying trades personnel, including general maintenance, carpentry, locksmith, painting.
* Provide leadership, training, coaching, and performance management for maintenance staff.
* Supervise assigned technical support personnel, including architectural drafting &CAD functions.
* Coordinate staffing for multiple shifts, emergency response, overtime and call-in situations.
* Provide and assist with coordinating safety-related training for staff.## ## Operations Management (40%)
* Oversee campus carpentry, general maintenance, painting, lock and key systems, doors, hardware, roofing, building envelopes and related maintenance functions.
* Oversee daily maintenance operations to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of all campus facilities.
* Manage, coordinate and assign work order schedules and production through the computerized facilities maintenance management system (CMMS) for all maintenance staff.
* Perform building inspections and assist with long range maintenance planning, recommend upgrades to campus facilities to create plans to reduce deferred maintenance.
* Promote safe work practices and maintain a culture of workplace safety ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations, operating procedures, and building codes.
* Coordinate and provide oversight of contractors performing maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction services.  ## Financial and Administrative Management (15%)
* Develop scopes of work, obtain cost estimates, coordinate purchase orders, monitor expenditures and manage within approved maintenance operations budget parameters.
* Purchase supplies, tools, and equipment, including project materials as needed; initiating purchase order requisitions, work orders and building permits, etc.
* In coordination with the Facilities Director, coordinate with academic and administrative departments to support strategic planning initiatives and resource allocation decisions within areas of responsibility.
* Follow established University and USNH specific guidelines when administering required contracts and purchasing with contractors and vendors.
* Work with local, municipal, state, federal, and State Fire Marshal’s office for construction code review, building permits, and life safety code compliance as related to areas of responsibility.
* Utilize reporting and performance metrics to improve operational efficiency and customer service.  ## Facilities…