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Job Express: Week of March 24, 2025

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General Administration & Management

Operations & Maintenance

Planning, Design & Construction


Deputy Chief Facilities Officer
Salisbury University

Job Summary

Facilitate the effective, efficient, and safe operation and maintenance of physical facilities owned or leased by Salisbury University in both the short and long term. The Deputy Chief Facilities Officer manages and leads the human, material, and fiscal resources assigned to the Physical Plant department. They oversee the development and implementation of the Facilities Condition Assessment, Computerized Maintenance Management System, Facilities Renewal project funding requests, Continuity of Operations Plan, and annual departmental budgets.

 

Establish policies and procedures, provide intra-departmental coordination and communication, and ensure effective ongoing administration, direction, guidance and supervision of all facets of the Physical Plant operation which includes Maintenance & Building Trades, Horticulture and Grounds, Facility Services, Energy Management, Service Center, Motor Pool, Support Services, Post Office, and Special Projects Team.

 

Authority and Accountability

This position will report to the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Capital Management. This position does have budgetary responsibility and supervises 100’s of employees (both full and part-time) along with a number of ongoing projects.

 

Required/Minimum Qualifications

This position requires eight years of managerial experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field along with the following abilities:

  • Knowledge of business and management principles.
  • Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
  • Ability to establish department budgets, goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
  • Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with Workday, FM Systems, and VFA Facility are preferred.

 

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by April 4, 2025. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future.  To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/.

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Director of Engineering and Energy Planning
University of Pennsylvania

Director of Engineering and Energy Planning

Job Profile Title : Director D, Facilities

 

Job Description Summary:

The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition, the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of non-academic University property, and collaborating with the neighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrant destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains 186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250 projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments: Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Maintenance.

The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus transformation entitled Penn Connects ( http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu). This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade existing facilities over the coming years. https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/ Information.

 

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Operations and Maintenance for Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES), the Director of Engineering and Energy Planning provides operational and long-term engineering, project development and prioritization, utilities contracting and billing, infrastructure planning and budgeting, energy management, Power Purchase Agreements, and commissioning support for campus facilities. The Director shall develop a collaborative team environment among the assigned staff, FRES Divisions, and the various school/center customers. S/he will create procedures or precedents and devise new, non-standard approaches to address complex facilities issues. This position shall lead energy procurement activities and initiatives for the campus. The Director shall provide strategic direction for the Energy Planning group that is vital to Penn’s ability to meet its overall sustainability objectives. S/he will be a technical resource for design of new and renovations to existing campus buildings. S/he will plan, develop, oversee and direct the policies, practices, procedures and staff for the Engineering and Energy Planning Division.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A related Master’s degree and/or P.E. certification is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of pertinent City/State Codes and ASHRAE standards.

Applicants should have extensive experience establishing and upholding engineering standards on both large, architecturally significant projects and projects focused on regular renewal and deferred maintenance. Proficiency in sharply focused priority setting and establishment of clear engineering design and performance standards is required.

Experience in evaluating consultant engineers and managing relationships with design teams and client/customer groups is essential. Strong collaborative and communication skills, coupled with a proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service, are critical.

Additionally, candidates must possess robust experience in managing budgets, including fiscal planning, oversight of capital and operating expenditures, and ensuring cost-effective resource allocation. Demonstrated ability to align engineering, maintenance and energy management initiatives with institutional goals while maintaining financial accountability is essential. Experience in long-term facility financial planning for infrastructure investments, is highly desirable

Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: Facilities and Real Estate Services

Pay Range: $90,860.00 - $195,330.23 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

 

If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/6071781

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Director, Facility Operations Support
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Director, Facility Operations Support
 
The Director of Facility Operations Support at the University of Arkansas will be responsible for leading a team in the development and implementation of support functions which improve operational effectiveness, communication, and program execution for the Senior Director, Facility Operations and Utilities.  Develops and manages service contracts including fire suppression, elevators, pest management, refrigeration equipment, and any other service contracts that support operations.  Develops indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) and other contract vehicles to help streamline procurement of commodities and services supporting the department.  Leads the development of inward facing and outward facing data analysis and visualization tools to support operational efficiency, client transparency, and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).  Oversee the on-going evaluation and enhancement of campus preventive maintenance program.  Manages a prioritized plan of capital renewal and deferred maintenance requirements.  Provides liaison between Planning, Design, and Construction and operations, maintenance, and utility staff to advise on design and construction issues involving maintainability and operational effectiveness.  Leads the key office and service center.  Manages other programs necessary to support the department and comply with applicable standards.
 
Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, (electrical, mechanical, or related discipline), Business, or Computer Science, or related field
  • Six (6) years or more of experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or utilities with no less than five (5) years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, Registered Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, Certified Facilities Management Professional
  • Experience in higher education facility operations, maintenance, or utilities
  • Experience with data analytics
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally & written not only with staff, but with deans, directors, department heads, vice chancellors & faculty, etc.
  • Knowledge of data analytics and data visualization development
  • Knowledge of capital planning and funding
  • Knowledge of a capital renewal program
  • Knowledge of performance-based contracting and management

Salary commensurate with experience.  Full benefit package and relocation assistance available.  Apply today!

Apply here:  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Director--Facility-Operations-Support_R0069065

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Grounds Supervisor
Getty

Overview
Under direction, supervises Grounds operations for assigned areas, including supervision and coordination of site labor, contractors, equipment, and supplies. Ensures appropriate documentation of operating policies and procedures required to maintain Getty landscape and site(s) at the expected level.

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 Annually

Responsibilities

  • Manages subordinate employees including mentoring, coaching, counseling, training, evaluating and coordinating the employee's work
  • Oversees horticultural care for assigned areas including pest control, fertilization and soil husbandry, plant, care, tree care, problem identification, solving and communication
  • Ensures site care including; maintenance of organic and nonorganic surfaces, drainage maintenance, irrigation system operation, site. Identifies and reports potential problems and collaborates on proposed solutions
  • Manages projects, prepares and collects proposals, tracks project costs, ensures project quality control guidelines are followed, as well as safety and regulatory compliance
  • Prepares and maintains compliance documents and efforts
  • Ensures aesthetics and standards for area of assigned responsibility
  • Manages equipment and maintains accurate records, including tracking deployment and use of heavy equipment, vehicles, small engines, hand tools, chemicals, and other assets
  • Works directly with internal clients to plan and implement projects and activities

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent certification required. Possession of an BS/Associate degree in related subjects such as Horticulture or Arboriculture is desirable.
  • Bi-lingual Spanish language skills required
  • 5-7 years experience of progressively responsible experience in landscape maintenance, Ornamental Horticulture, or related industry
  • 2-5 years of professional supervisory or lead position experience in scheduling, coordinating, performing grounds operations, personnel management, and training
  • Two or more of the following: QAL or QAC pesticide Operators License, ISA Certified Arborist, ASCA Registered consulting Arborist or Certified Irrigation Auditor desirable.

 

Apply Here


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Capital Construction Project Manager
Oregon State University

Capital Construction Project Manager

Oregon State University, Memorial Union

The Memorial Union (MU) serves as the student union on the Corvallis campus and is an integral department within the Division of Student Affairs. Our core values—Service, Inclusion, and Accountability—guide our commitment to the Oregon State University (OSU) community. Centrally positioned on campus, the MU is known as the “living room of campus.” It warmly welcomes students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the local community, striving to offer enriching learning experiences and opportunities for personal development.

This position will provide leadership for the effective administration of capital project management and programming of space for the multiple facilities that the Memorial Union is tasked to manage. The construction projects cover both capital and non-capital construction, feasibility studies, planning design and construction phases. This position will also manage project budgets, communication, vendor and interdepartmental relationships, and project documentation for future planning. 

This position will work on the OSU Corvallis campus in person. Positions duties are primarily administrative, though coordinator is required to have field experience, system and task familiarity, and the knowledge and experience to protect themselves on the job site and to describe and monitor that work is being done in accordance with applicable safety regulations and procedures.

What you will need:

A bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or closely related field and 5 years of experience in facilities and operation, construction management, or capital project management for a large, complex organization.
OR
8 years of relevant experience in construction management, or capital project management and a Project Management Professional (PMP)or PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP) certification.

General Knowledge of state and local building codes.

General knowledge in the field of engineering/architecture, interior design, and building construction.

Ability to build and maintain collaborative working partnerships and provide a high level of internal and external customer service.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Anticipated Salary: $79,437 - $95,000

For a detailed description and to apply for this position, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/165741

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Director, Construction & Design
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Director, Construction & Design

The Director of Construction & Design at the University of Arkansas manages and leads a team of Architects and Project Managers who provide Owner representation on behalf of the University in the traditional Owner-Architect-Contractor relationship formed during the delivery of the University's Construction Program. This position's chief responsibilities include positioning projects for success from the outset, developing delivery strategies, negotiating contracts, and providing risk management to ensure efficient project execution that aligns with client expectations and serves the campus community. 
 
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • At least ten years of experience in design /construction project management
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Arkansas Licensed Professional Registration preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others, showcasing strong communication and engagement skills
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, codes, and policies
  • Considerable knowledge of design principles, building codes, construction methods, and construction administration
  • Expertise in budget management, cost estimating, contract negotiations, and project management with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
  • Skilled in Microsoft Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, AIA Documents, SharePoint

Salary commensurate with experience.  Full benefit package and relocation assistance available.  Apply today!

Apply here:  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Director-Construction---Design_R0068757

 

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