Area Manager, Center for Government & International Studies

Job Summary

The Office of Physical Resources & Planning (OPRP) provides complete and integrated planning and design services, construction management, building renewal, maintenance, and operations management to maintain the physical resources of the FAS campus.

The Area Manager is responsible for facility management of 20+ buildings, 776,000 sq. ft. and an annual operational budget of 10+ million. The building portfolio includes classrooms, administrative offices, faculty departments, library collections, research centers, and loading docks.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to Building Managers and Administrative Coordinators to support the portfolio
• Prepares and monitors annual building budgets (close, constant budget monitoring for all buildings/budgets and reporting to OPRP Finance)
• Establishes preventative maintenance programs; oversees processes needed for maintenance, emergency repairs, safety programs, and renovations.
• Ability and skill set to understand building systems, projects, etc. Request, work with, and understand what is being requested/quoted from vendors.
• Analyzes, plans, schedules, and manages multiple projects and renovations, including some capital projects.
• Reviews computer-based HVAC, security, and fire systems, monitors safety compliance, coordinates inspections, and ensures compliance with codes and regulations.
• Directs and oversees the day-to-day activity of custodial staff, mail clerks, building trades, and numerous contractors to ensure timely, cost-effective, and correct completion of work.
• Maintains the security of the buildings through proper attention to access control, security procedures, and the condition of locking devices.
• Responds to emergency situations as appropriate during both working and off-hours.
• Carries out programs of the Office of Physical Resources.

Working Conditions: This is an on-campus critical position.