Requisition #: 2026-22359
Date Posted: Posted 2026-10-19
Department: Geosciences
Category: Facilities Management and Physical Plant
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview
The Research Facilities Manager is a key staff member for the Department of Geosciences who will technical and administrative support to the Department of Geosciences on facility, laboratory and infrastructure/operational issues. This role displays excellent technical, managerial, and organizational skills to support innovative multidisciplinary research, and will supervise the Logistics and Facilities Assistant for Briger Hall. The incumbent serves as a Project Manager for renovation, construction, and repair projects by working closely with University offices such as such as the Office of Capital Projects, Special Facilities, Facilities, and Environmental Health and Safety. The incumbent will work directly with vendors and contractors as needed to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of scientific equipment. The incumbent is also the Department’s Safety Manager, creating standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, federal and University regulations. Finally, the incumbent is the department’s Property Manager and serves as the lead on all export/import issues related to the international shipping of scientific equipment and geological samples.
Responsibilities
Project Management: Serve as coordinator/liaison for all construction and renovation projects. Coordinate with OCP, EHS, Facilities, and outside vendors and contractors. Serve as the representative for the department and faculty at meetings related to construction projects. Ensure that the impact of construction projects on building residents is minimized as much as possible. Manage and coordinate all building maintenance, renovations, moves, transfers, furniture and repair projects.
Safety: Oversee the department's safety and compliance program. Serve as primary liaison with EHS to maximize GEO compliance with all applicable regulations. Create new compliance strategies with PIs, researchers, students and lab staff as regulations change and oversees implementation. Review laboratory information in SHIELD and ensure all records are current. Coordinate with the Laboratory Safety Program, the Radiation Safety Program, Institutional Bio-safety Committee, Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) and the Hopewell Research Facility, to ensure GEO compliance with University, local, state, and federal regulations such as radiation safety protocols, disposal of chemical/hazardous materials, personal protective equipment and fire codes.
Facilities: Ensure completion of building-related requests from faculty and staff on issues such as HVAC, electric, furniture, and plumbing issues. Ensure major repairs and special maintenance projects completed. Coordinate with researchers on appropriate use of the 300 Washington facility including oversight of geological samples and field equipment. Work with University trades to ensure minimal interference with building occupants. Ensure appropriate handling of security issues, alarms and access. Manage security issues, including keys, Prox access, and Salto access. Coordinate with Public Safety and Site Protection as needed. Must be available on weekends and evenings as necessary in emergencies.
Property Manager: Lead staff member on the import and export of equipment and geological samples. Support handling deliveries of scientific equipment. Coordinate shipping (both incoming/outgoing) with the department's Custom Agent, including shipments of equipment for oceanic, Arctic, and Antarctic field work. Ensures capital asset inventory is accurate.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 7-9 years work experience.
- Strong project management and exceptional organizational skills.
- Commitment to proactive superior customer service.
- Strong analytical, logical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent judgment while operating in a flexible and professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to balance a broad range of work activities.
- Interpersonal and communication skills including resolving conflicts, negotiating, and relating well with various personality types at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent understanding of facilities issues, such as HVAC, carpentry, electric, and plumbing.
- Familiarity with current safety regulations.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds several times per week. Stand or walk for 4-6 hours per day.
- Valid Driver's License
Position Details
Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25
Eligible for Overtime: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Probationary Period: 180 days
Essential Services Personnel: No
Physical Capacity Exam Required: Yes
Valid Driver’s License Required: Yes - Car
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Salary Range
$105,000 to $115,000
