Building Operations Manager - MEP (Facilities Management)

This position provides technical expertise in Facilities Management and defines specific programs necessary to maintain our facilities Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in the most efficient, effective, and safe manner. These programs would include the operation, monitoring and maintenance of large air handling units used for ventilation and space conditioning, including all auxiliary related equipment such as condensers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, etc.; oversees water treatment tests and analysis; monitors and maintains other building service equipment; oversees staff utilizing computer based building automation systems (BAS) for maintenance activities, operates and maintains various types of refrigeration equipment, responds and investigates building tenant service requests; tests and monitors fire life and safety alarm systems; maintains the building operability while optimizing equipment performance to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability goals. Additionally, the Building Operations Manager develops, updates, and implements MEP Facilities Maintenance programs.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop priorities and direct supervisors to achieve departmental programmatic and fiscal objectives.
• Direct Supervisors in the management of workload to ensure a timely and quality response to requests for service. Implement performance standards to meet service expectations and productivity measures to identify and track progress.
• Oversee implementation of a MEP Preventive Maintenance program to maintain system reliability and efficiency. Continually assess performance through established building standards and apply corrective measures as required.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and terminate approximately 20 staff as required. (HVAC Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC Technicians, Maintenance Mechanic IIs) and perform annual performance evaluations.
• Apply the University policies and collective bargaining agreement and resolve issues that may arise.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, BOCA, State and Federal regulations, and JHU safety standards for all work occurring in BSPH buildings and support safety programs for the continual maintenance of a safe workplace and safety conscious staff.
• Budget management responsibility totaling approximately $4.5 million dollars. This includes planning, oversight, and tracking costs. Assist the Associate Director of Building Operations in the development and implementation of fiscal strategy for achieving departmental goals, developing annual operating and capital budgets.
• Review impact of the approved capital plans on Maintenance and adjusts programs accordingly.
• Evaluate, recommend, procure, and track supplies and equipment necessary to maintain effective and efficient maintenance programs and procedures.
• Support the university and the school's commitment to sustainability by providing support to the Sustainability Manager in adherence with the Climate Action Plan and associated guidance like the High Performance and Healthy Building Guidelines. The continuing development and implementation of the University's climate change initiative, which guides the university's overall environmental efforts by prioritizing projects, strategies, and programs to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Support retro-commissioning and auditing efforts of existing building envelopes, systems, and controls to ensure proper functionality and minimizing energy consumption.
• Oversee departmental support of events and work closely with the Special Events Team (SET).
• On call at times and is expected to respond to emergencies either physically or verbally, depending upon the scope of the problem.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibility

Campus wide and including all buildings that comprise of the campus, approximately 1.5 million gross square feet (gsf) of owned space. Geographical locations include: the Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH), Deering Hall, and the School of Nursing (SON). The Building Operations Manager communicates with various senior facilities and administrative representatives; presents viable projects for approval; engages and manages consultants and design Managers, departmental staff, and end users to determine project feasibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• 10 years of experience managing a workforce of at least 20 employees.
• Maryland State Certified in a trade such as Electrical, HVAC or Plumbing.
• Master Trade/Journeyworker certification.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• An understanding of major building mechanical systems, notably Electrical, HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and plumbing systems
• Strong background in both design and field experience with major building systems including laboratory spaces, experience in commissioning systems and project management experience
• Broad knowledge of all phases of academic, research and commercial building design, construction, and maintenance, with a strong background in mechanical and electrical equipment and systems, including building automation systems
• An understanding of federal, state, and local environmental rules, regulations, and building codes

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Building Operations Manager - MEP (Facilities Management)
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OI
Starting Salary Range: $64,688 - $113,360 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: Maintenance
Personnel area: School of Public Health