Job Express: Week of April 10, 2023

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General Administration & Management

Operations & Maintenance

Planning, Design & Construction

Keywords:  Accounting

Accountant, Operating Financials & Systems

Position #101644

FBO-Accounting & Financial Support

Facilities Management

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

This is a staff level position responsible for implementing the financial components of the Integrated Work Management System (FMS/Asset Works) and other internal systems (Agile) and supports the development and execution of the Workday Financial System.   Executes FM’s work order, direct-credit card (Nelnet), and RSTAR billing processes. Updates system components including service agreements and space allocations to ensure accurate billing. Researches and resolves billing questions for internal and external customers. This position will recognize and identify underlying problems or issues, apply appropriate accounting and business principles, and present solutions to improve operations.

Starting salary range: $65,840-$82,300.  For a more complete listing of job duties and minimum qualifications, and to apply for the position, visit the university’s employment web site at: https://ejobs.umd.edu; for best consideration, apply by May 3, 2023.  UM offers a competitive benefits package.  AA/EEO.

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The Opportunity:

Facilities and Business Operations is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations to lead the strategic direction and coordination for all facility operations areas.  This role is critical in supporting the research and education mission of the university and includes all main campus and satellite facilities.

Responsibilities:  

• Provide strategy, direction, and leadership to the Facilities Operations departments including the satellite campuses, Landscape and Natural Resources Departments, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Reliability and Logistics Operations.

• Effectively maintain the university’s physical assets. Coordinate the activities of the Facilities Operations departments, consisting of administration, operations, reliability, and services at the university level.

• Perform the technical planning of Facilities Operations on and off campus for day-to-day activities including the delivery of world class preventative and predictive maintenance.

• Evaluate the condition of buildings and systems and make recommendations. 

• Develop and manage the comprehensive training and development programs for all Facilities Operations departments in order to establish in-house talent growth while also supporting opportunities for staff.

• Manage the budgets within provided resources. Provide timely and accurate analyses of budgets, project proposals, and business trends. Develop and direct cost studies within the various departments of the Facilities Operations.

• Create and maintain an attractive campus environment that contributes to a sense of place, advances learning, and reflects UCF's commitment to stewardship of human, financial, and natural resources.  

• Promote a safety culture at UCF and provide a safe, healthy environment to support UCF's teaching, research, and service mission.

• Interact with UCF community members on a regular basis. Participate in the development of UCF plans, policies, and programs as a tactical partner in evaluating and advising on long-range planning and regulatory actions.

Minimum Qualifications:  

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 5+ years of leadership experience.

Apply At:

www.ucf.edu/job

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY seeks candidates for Director of the Physical Plant to direct the plant’s day-to-day activities and staff, and to manage all facets of the operations and maintenance of the institute's building and infrastructure systems. The Director develops, implements and evaluates short and long-term plans. The Director completes, or assists in completing, renewal and/or renovation projects involving the physical aspects of buildings or building and infrastructure systems. The Director oversees the productivity, management, and accountability of all support staff in the Department of Physical Plant.

The successful candidate is required to have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field
• 10 years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance management
• Experience in coordinating and/or directing a variety of maintenance organizations with a global perspective of the day-to-day maintenance requirements and new construction/renovation
• Valid US driver license
• While not required, a Professional Engineer License is helpful

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

To apply, go to https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493792 to complete a short online profile. Please be prepared to upload your cover letter and resume. 

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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Founded in 1885, the Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation's premier research universities. The Institute consistently ranks among U.S. News & World Report's top ten public universities. Comprised of six colleges—Architecture, Engineering, Sciences, Computing, Business, and Liberal Arts, Georgia Tech enrolls over 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is rated among the top universities in the nation for the graduation of underrepresented minorities in engineering, computer science, and mathematics.

Reporting to the executive director for housing and residential life, the senior director for housing facilities provides leadership, operational management, and planning for a portfolio of residential complexes consisting of 52 buildings, 3,345,793 Gross square footage and 1,965,680 assignable square footage. Responsibilities include overseeing facility administrative and fiscal management, custodial services, repair and maintenance efforts, deferred maintenance scheduling, inventory control, capital investments, remodeling projects, and new construction. The senior director is responsible for the maintenance and facility operations of residential housing units through managing relationships with various third-party contractors, building safety/security, emergency planning, and capital planning to address maintenance and ongoing facility-related improvements. This position provides leadership for and supervision of the director of capital projects, the assistant director of skilled maintenance & housing operations, the assistant director of custodial services, the assistant director of warehouse & fleet, and the assistant director of general maintenance and oversees an annual operating budget in excess of $20M and an annual capital budget of $30M.

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and have at least six years of professional experience. Preferred experience includes a master’s degree and ten years of job-related experience. The position requires knowledge related to facilities management in a large residential setting. This includes operation and maintenance of building systems, building maintenance and upkeep, personnel management, contractor relations, budgeting and costs management, customer service, conflict resolution, resource allocation, and problem-solving.

Application review will begin on May 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at

www.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Laura Puckett-Boler at lpb@spelmanjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

https://www.gatech.edu.

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

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The Grounds Services unit within Facilities Development & Operations is seeking a Grounds, Landscape & Recycling Manager to join the Team! In this position, you will oversee the grounds, landscape, irrigation, and recycling services for the main and south campuses, which hosts thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors daily. If you have experience in landscape management of a large campus or complex, and knowledge of sustainable landscape practices related to: irrigation, pest control, and vegetation management, then we want to hear from you!

Link: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/526101/grounds-landscape-recycling-manager

Equal Employment Statement:

SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Planning and Capital Projects (ADPCP) the Capital Project Manager II (CPM-II) is responsible for assisting in planning and coordination for various space needs and will oversee construction related projects ranging from $10K-$10M. The Capital Project Manager is a Facilities Management representative that must interact and build positive relationships with the entire Clark community.

Major Responsibilities:

• Function as the key point of contact on assigned projects, establishing and maintaining project structure and meeting cadences, working directly with clients on the University side (faculty, staff, administrators) and external partners, with day-to-day responsibility for adherence to budget and schedule
• As directed, provide turnkey project management services from idea development to team leadership, scheduling, problem solving, site logistics, budget and closeout
• Provide bi-weekly overall project updates including comprehensive budget reports and project schedules in CPM (Critical Path Method) format
• Work within the University's purchasing system to create and process Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Change Orders and payments, etc. in a timely manner
• Oversee and coordinate Owner Project Managers (OPMs) if needed
• Develop departmental and university-wide communications as related to shutdowns, logistics and general construction scope
• Act as on-call Administrator On Duty (AOD) 3-5 weeks out of the year (24/7 one week at a time)
• Solicit proposal from Architects, Engineers and Contractors (AEC)
• Develop detailed Bid Comparisons for AEC work
• Work with University appointed architectural design team, interior designers, engineers and/or contractors
• Assist with facilities assessment of various campus buildings
• Assist the Facilities Department with reviewing on-going construction projects
• Review contractor change orders, submittals, requisitions, close-out documentation as pertains to construction projects
• Monitoring progress of contractors and report back to ADPCP any areas of concern related to budget, means, methods or conformance to drawings and/or specifications.
• Assist with reviewing existing drawing archive for current plans for all Clark properties
• Establish/maintain order of electronic files related to daily contract administration, as-builts, close-out document and warranty material related to projects
• Attend project meetings and committee meetings as needed
• Oversee and represent the Capital Planning for various projects
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or other construction related field with 5-10 years relevant experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts State driver's license. RMV check and clearances required prior to hire.
• Preferred qualifications include OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Ability to self-direct work without frequent supervision, as well as on a team
• Computer knowledge and experience including Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, Foxit Reader, Sketch-up/Revit or CAD-related software
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including telephone etiquette, presentation ability and written correspondence.
• Ability to gather, analyze and interpret information and then develop solutions to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work cooperatively, effectively and professionally with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds as well as contractors, manufacturers, vendors, and consultants. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity in an educational environment.

Clark University currently requires all employees and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions will be made for medical or disability reasons or religious beliefs, and could be made, at the sole discretion of the University, for other well-documented reasons.

Additional Information:

Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter

See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

Already have a Clark University Careers Account? Login to your account to add documents or update your account.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

A successful background check is required upon acceptance.

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center seeks a highly motivated leader with exceptional strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills and deep domain expertise to join the leadership team as Vice President for Design and Construction.

The Vice President, Design and Construction (VPDC) will be joining the oldest comprehensive cancer center in the world as a key member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s (MSK) Facilities Management senior leadership team reporting to the SVP, Real Estate Development and Facilities Management. Design and Construction encompasses Construction Operations, Design, and Engineering. Together, they build and renovate MSK sites; ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff; keep research labs up and running; and plan for MSK’s physical future. The VPDC will be responsible for integrating the space program into the design, construction, and eventual commissioning, of all MSK’s buildings and facilities. Through their leadership team, they will manage the planning and construction so that new and renovated buildings optimally fulfill their intended purposes, projects are completed on time, and budget goals are achieved, within the context of MSK’s policies, regulations, and constraints.

The VPDC will have demonstrated success in the full scope of assignments in this position and have the leadership skills and temperament to lead a large enterprise as well as represent capital construction projects and facilities management programs internally to the Center's community, with MSK's Board, and with external stakeholders such as donors, community groups, government agencies, and financial institutions. Candidates will bring demonstrated success in similar assignments at universities, medical centers, and/or research institution in large metro areas like NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, along with a high level of emotional intelligence needed to establish strong professional relationships with trustees, the executive leadership team, senior hospital leaders, internal and external constituents, construction communities, and related professional and government organizations.

To be considered for the role, candidates will possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferably in engineering or architecture (an advanced degree is a plus); PE license or registered architect; minimum of 15 years of experience in delivering large, complex construction projects on time and within budget; and proven experience with a range of project-delivery methods including design/build. Large healthcare and hospital construction experience highly preferred. U.S. Citizenship is a requirement as is the ability to relocate and/or permanently reside in the greater New York City area.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Craig Smith, Partner; Katie Dean, Associate Partner; and Thomas Lapierre, Senior Associate & Certified Diversity Recruiter are leading the search. For more information or to apply, please contact Thomas at thomas.lapierre@opuspartners.net.

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To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a cover letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. Please include the names and contact information of three references. References will not be approached until the final stage of the search and not without prior permission from the candidate.

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