Job Summary
Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for a
Facilities Manager, Structural Trades! This position provides
leadership and management to 22 full time employees within the
skilled trades including carpentry, painting, roofing, building
envelope systems, custom signage, exterior building maintenance and
related structural building systems.
These programs provide essential preventive and corrective
maintenance, emergency response services, deferred maintenance
support, facility assessments and construction project support for
campus. The position is responsible for service delivery, operating
budgets, staffing, employee development, workplace safety, customer
satisfaction, quality assurance, and long-range planning for
Structural Trades operations.
The role is responsible for recommending and implementing strategic
maintenance initiatives to the Facilities Manager of Structural and
Small Projects that support the university's academic, research,
and operational missions. The position collaborates with Facilities
Engineering, Planning Design & Construction (PD&C),
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Facilities Work
Management, auxiliary-funded clients, contractors, building
representatives, and other campus collaborators to maintain safe,
functional, reliable, and sustainable campus facilities.
The position also provides key support to the Deferred Maintenance
Program by identifying facility renewal requirements, establishing
priorities, developing scopes of work, and assisting in the
planning and execution of capital renewal and improvement projects.
This position serves on or supports the campus energy management
program and other sustainability and safety committees as
needed.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Who We Are
Facilities Management is responsible for the overall physical
development and maintenance of campus. The mission of the
department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes
the advancement and transfer of knowledge.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Leadership and Personnel Management
- Provide leadership, management, and administration for
Structural Trades operations and personnel. Oversee and manage the
work of supervisors and frontline employees responsible for
painting, roofing, carpentry, building envelope systems, classroom
improvements and exterior building maintenance.
Assist with developing and implementing operational goals,
performance standards, business processes, and customer service
expectations supporting departmental strategic objectives.
Establish performance expectations and accountability measures
promoting employee engagement, professional development,
operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Manage and oversee personnel activities including position
descriptions, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training,
performance evaluations, corrective actions, employee recognition,
and workforce development. Decide staffing needs and make
recommendations regarding organizational structure, workforce
planning and resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with university, state, departmental, labor
union, and safety policies and procedures. Address personnel
matters in a fair, timely, and consistent manner while fostering a
culture of respect, accountability, inclusion, and continuous
improvement.
Identify training needs and support employee career development
opportunities. Collaborate with leadership, Human Resources, and
training personnel to ensure employees have the knowledge, tools,
certifications, and resources necessary to safely and effectively
perform assigned duties.
Operations Management
- Provide operational oversight of Structural Trades programs and
services to ensure campus facilities remain safe, functional, and
aesthetically maintained. Responsible for managing daily operations
associated with building finishes, roofing systems, classroom
improvements, building envelope systems, annual exterior
maintenance activities, and related structural components.
- Direct activities associated with the campus roofing renewal
and repair program, classroom improvement program, exterior
building maintenance initiatives, painting renewal cycle, and
building envelope integrity program. Ensure work is performed
safely, efficiently, and in alignment with departmental service
standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
- Focus on improving service delivery, work quality,
communications, customer engagement, and operational efficiency
through the use of performance metrics, quality assurance reviews,
and customer feedback. Implement a culture of continuous
improvement and proactively find opportunities to improve
maintenance practices, resource utilization, and customer
satisfaction. Collaborate with the Facilities Manager of Structural
and Small Projects to develop and integrate quality control and
quality assurance programs, ensuring service delivered is completed
in alignment with FM standard business and customer service
processes.
- Collaborate with Operations Control Center, Facilities Work
Management, Facilities Engineering, and Facilities Accounting to
assess work performance data, evaluate operational trends, and
implement process improvements improving efficiency and service
reliability.
- Determine whether work should be performed using internal
resources or contracted services based on scope, complexity, cost,
available expertise, and organizational priorities.
Fiscal Planning and Budget Management
- Collaborate with the Facilities Manager of Structural and Small
Projects, Facilities Accounting, Facilities Work Management, and
auxiliary-funded clients, to direct personnel and work unit
operating budgets of $3.1 million by evaluating service levels,
maintenance and repair priorities and scheduling needs.
- Work with the Facilities Manager of Structural and Small
Projects to justify and develop personnel and shop budgets
including general fund and recharge goals for assigned work units.
Work closely with Facilities Engineering and Facilities Asset &
Work Management to identify funding needs, determine priorities,
and allocate resources for Deferred Maintenance.
Planning, Program Development and Continuous Improvement
- Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and
continuous improvement of Structural Trades programs and processes.
Establish long-range maintenance and renewal strategies for
roofing, building envelopes, finishes, classrooms, and exterior
building components.
- Ensure facility condition assessments, audits, and inspections
are completed in a timely manner and that identified deficiencies
are documented, prioritized, scoped, and cost estimated.
Collaborate with Deferred Maintenance staff, Facilities
Engineering, and campus team members to establish renewal
priorities and funding recommendations.
- Develop and maintain quality assurance and quality control
processes measuring program performance and verify consistency with
internal standards. Review operational metrics, customer feedback,
work management data, and service level performance indicators to
find opportunities for improvement.
- Stay informed regarding industry standard processes, emerging
technologies, building envelope systems, roofing systems, and
facilities maintenance trends. Recommend and implement program
enhancements improving operational performance, facility
reliability, sustainability, and customer service outcomes.
Campus Partnerships and Project Support
- Collaborate with relevant internal departments,
auxiliary-funded units, contractors, consultants, project managers,
and campus partners to support facility renewal, infrastructure
improvements, and capital construction projects.
- Be the subject matter expert for construction document reviews,
building standards development, project planning, commissioning
activities, warranty support, constructability reviews, and
integration of new facilities into maintenance operations.
- Support deferred maintenance, capital renewal, and campus
improvement projects through condition assessments, scope
development, field inspections, cost estimating, and project
coordination activities.
- Establish and maintain effective professional relationships
with campus partners and customers. Address customer concerns,
gather feedback, communicate project and maintenance impacts, and
promote a customer-focused approach to facilities maintenance and
operations.
Promote a Workplace Culture of Safety
- Support and continuously improve the safety culture and
workplace safety program. Collaborate with division safety officer,
EHS, personnel, safety committees, and Facilities leadership to
ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations,
university policies, and departmental safety procedures.
- Promote safe work practices through employee coaching,
training, inspections, hazard assessments, incident reviews, and
corrective action planning. Support root cause analysis following
workplace incidents and implement measures that reduce risk and
improve employee safety.
- Ensure staff have appropriate training, equipment, tools,
personal protective equipment, and resources necessary to safely
perform work. Foster an environment where safety is integrated into
daily operations and individual accountability is expected at all
organizational levels.
What You Should Know
This in-person position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday
– Friday during regular business hours.
What We Can Offer
The salary for this role is $101,857 annually.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be collaborative. Be strategic. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years of structural trades experience,
including supervisory and progressively responsible experience in
the Structural Trades. Experience or equivalent combination of
education and experience may substitute.
- Strong budget and financial management skills, including
experience managing operating budgets.
- Valid Colorado Drivers License.
- Experience with use and optimization of computer based or
integrated work management systems to support business process and
management decision making.
What You Will Need
- Excellent oral/written communication skills and strong customer
service orientation.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively lead,
motivate, influence and train others.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong professional working
relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience managing facilities maintenance and operations at a
higher education institution or other large campus environment that
includes complex research facilities.
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business
Administration or directly related field.
- Strong, thorough knowledge of complex building systems.
- Certified Facilities Manager (CFM), Certified Educational
Facilities Professional (CEFP), or closely related license or
certification.
- Knowledge of the State of Colorado Personnel Rules, labor union
collective bargaining agreement as well as university and
departmental policies.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background
and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by November 8, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is
required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies
(snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event)
and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during
emergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
