Facility Manager

Facility Manager – Purdue University

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The Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of assigned buildings, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency in facility operations, vendor coordination, and maintenance services. This role proactively identifies, tracks, and resolves facility‑related issues to minimize disruptions to research, academic, and operational functions.

• Coordinate and manage building operations, including maintenance, custodial services, and work orders.
• Manage small‑scale facility modifications and vendor services.
• Support facility data collection, sustainability initiatives, and process improvements.
• Assist in tracking space utilization, infrastructure assessments, and strategic planning.
• Ensure all facility needs are met efficiently as the primary liaison between building occupants, Facilities Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Physical Facilities, and external vendors.
• Deliver reliable service that keeps Purdue’s buildings and infrastructure operating smoothly.
• Drive transformative change by adopting innovative practices and modernizing facility‑management processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in facility operations and IFMA Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification, or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Associate’s degree with three (3) or more years of progressive experience in facility operations or management.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience that provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• IFMA Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification.
• Experience in higher education or research facility management.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent safety certification.

• Understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and building automation systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EH&S, ADA, and fire safety standards.
• Ability to engage with faculty, staff, leadership, and external vendors to resolve facility concerns.
• Decision‑making skills in emergency situations.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate maintenance tasks, repairs, and custodial services.
• Experience managing key/fob access, surveillance systems, security protocols, using Maximo or SAP to manage work orders, tracking space utilization and energy efficiency.
• Good communication: tenant updates, service notifications, small‑scale renovations, furniture installations.
• Analytical skills: data analysis, recommendations for improvements, basic project scopes, timelines, budget estimates, safety inspections, vendor negotiations, blueprint interpretation.

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment.
• FLSA:
  Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime).
• Retirement Eligibility:
  Defined Contribution Waiting Period.
• Benefit Statement:
  Purdue University offers a substantial benefit package including medical, dental, vision insurance and generous paid time off for sick and vacation days.
• The anticipated annual salary is $54,996.00, commensurate with education and experience.

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

• Career Stream:
  Professional 1
• Pay Band: S055
• Job Code: #
• Salary: $54,996.00

West Lafayette, IN