Superintendent, Operations & Facilities Management (0538U) - Richmond Field Station

Superintendent, Operations & Facilities Management (0538U) - Richmond Field Station

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Departmental Overview
The College of Engineering at UC Berkeley is recognized for its educational and research excellence, consistently ranking among the top three Engineering colleges in the United States. With more than 220 regular faculty members, 1,600 graduate students and 2,700 undergraduate students located in seven academic departments, Engineering is the second largest college on the Berkeley campus. A multiunit Dean's Office provides administrative, student services, development, and capital projects services. COE occupies ten buildings on the Berkeley campus and has extensive facilities at the Richmond Field Station. Operating expenditures for the College as a whole are close to $200 million annually.
Under the auspices of the College of Engineering Dean's Office, Richmond Field Station (RFS) Operations and Facilities Management is responsible for maintenance of the physical plant at the Richmond site consisting of over 80 buildings and structures and involving approximately 500,000 assignable square feet. The staff of 12+ includes the RFS Manager, Superintendent, Management Services Officer, Skilled Craftspeople, Administrative Assistant III, Laborers, Custodians, and student workers. The operating budget is approximately $2 million per year.
The Richmond Field Station has undergone a massive transformation within the last two years, moving towards becoming a vibrant research park that serves faculty, students and corporate tenants https://rfs.berkeley.edu/. Provides comprehensive management of a complex, infrastructure-intensive research campus, overseeing the daily operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical utility systems and building infrastructure. Directly supervises a multi-trade workforce, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, stationary engineering, and grounds staff, ensuring high-quality maintenance, emergency response, and system performance across high-consequence facilities.
The Superintendent leads the planning and execution of technical systems initiatives, including emergency power resilience, building envelope and roofing projects, and the integration of security, surveillance, access control, and building management systems. Oversees fiscal activities such as budget planning, procurement, and contract management, while ensuring accurate asset tracking and compliance with university systems and policies. Collaborates with campus partners and external agencies to develop policies, support operational goals, and maintain regulatory and safety standards, serving as a key advisor on facilities infrastructure and technical operations.

Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: April 28, 2026 - Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operational integrity of the 150-acre RFS campus. Supervises skilled professionals in the maintenance of critical utility systems (High-Voltage, Water/Sewer) and high-consequence research environments, including the NRLF (B400). Ensures emergency power resilience and manages complex building envelope/roofing recovery projects. Supervises the work of a carpenter, plumber, locksmith, electrician and stationary engineer and grounds maintenance. Recommends hiring of new employees, transfers, promotions, salary actions, terminations, performance management and budget recommendations.
• Technical Systems and Security Integration: Directs the implementation and monitoring of site-wide technical systems, including the 52-camera surveillance network and electronic access control. Coordinates with UCPD and IT to ensure system performance. Manages the transition of Fire Life Safety systems and Building Management Systems (BMS) for the campus.
• Fiscal Management and Procurement: Responsible for budget recommendations and monitoring of site resources. Expertly navigates UC fiscal systems, including BearBuy and Recharge, to resolve procurement issues and manage contract services. Ensures departmental assets are protected through accurate tracking in WebTMA and Jira.
• Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Stewardship: Develops and implements maintenance schedules and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EH&S, and Stormwater management protocols. Manages land use and ecological protection for the Richmond site, including hazardous materials oversight and Building Emergency Plan (BEP) updates.
• Policy Development and Multi-Agency Coordination: Participates in the development of site-wide policies. Functions as an advisor to unit administration and coordinates with external agencies (UCOP, UCPD, Risk Management) to align facility goals with University objectives. May manage systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Solid knowledge of policies and procedures relative to facilities maintenance, equipment, customer service, dispatch, building maintenance, safety and emergency preparedness.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including active listening, critical thinking, ability to multi-task effectively, persuasion / negotiation, mentoring, leadership / supervision, problem solving, operations analysis and quality control analysis.
• Solid knowledge in supervising facility maintenance and improvements along with building maintenance work to include one or more of the following: basic plumbing and pipefitting, carpentry, painting and plastering, service of machinery, electrical maintenance and custodial.