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Job Express: Week of November 27, 2023

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General Administration & Management

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Energy & Utilities

Planning, Design & Construction


Building Environmental Supervisor
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking applications for a Building Environmental Supervisor -Advanced for the Grounds Facilities Management. This is a full-time, permanent staff position.

Purpose of the Position:
The Grounds Crew Lead ensures that crew members work safely, comply with safety, department and campus policies while continually performing work in a productive and efficient manner. Oversees, assigns and performs work with a crew of Grounds Workers and/or General Utility Workers in landscape/turf maintenance.

Salary: $47,930 - $51,000

Preferred Qualifications:  
Graduation from high school and five years’ experience in the area of work assigned, three of which were in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Licenses or Certificates: 
Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification. Must have valid driver’s license.

Essential Job Duties:
The Grounds Crew Lead ensures that crew members work safely, comply with safety, departmental, and University policies while continually performing work in a productive and efficient manner. Provides and trains crew members in new/proper landscape techniques/procedures to ensure the health of the plants, as well as, the environment. Oversees, assigns and performs work with a crew of grounds workers and/or general utility workers in landscape/turf maintenance.

Salary and benefits are competitive; interested individuals should apply online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu. Search for SHRA job #009729. Applicants are subject to background checks.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Administrative Services
Pacific Lutheran University

Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Administrative Services

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) invites nominations and applications for its Chief Operating Officer (COO) search. PLU seeks an equity-minded, creative, and strategic leader who will bring fresh vision to this distinctive, residential, and comprehensive university. The new COO will have the opportunity to develop and execute long-range financial and facilities plans, steward and expand the University’s resource base, sustain and build meaningful partnerships, optimize an already strong team, and communicate with clarity and care. The next COO will be an innovative advocate for the University who will support PLU’s growth and enhance its visibility locally, regionally, and nationally.

PLU purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies, and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Faculty and staff lead with a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice and cultivate this commitment with students. PLU educators work to create an environment where students feel heard and valued, nurturing lifelong learners who aren’t afraid to do things differently to make the world better for everyone. PLU supports faculty and staff as they help students turn ambition into purpose, skills into tools, and their caring into a transformative force.

Located in the South Puget Sound region of Washington State, PLU’s 156-acre campus is just six miles south of downtown Tacoma, and part of the Parkland community. In this diverse context, PLU serves 2,700 students from all faiths and backgrounds as they discern their life’s vocation through coursework, mentorship, and internships at world-class Puget Sound-area businesses and institutions. Throughout its history, PLU has been guided by the commitments of Lutheran higher education. These values shape a living and learning environment of inclusivity and welcome, critical questioning, transformative care, and service to others, their communities, and the earth.

Reporting to the President, the COO serves as a member of the University’s dedicated and innovative senior leadership team working collaboratively to conceive and realize PLU’s strategic priorities. Overseeing a portfolio that includes human resources, facilities, finance, and risk management, the successful candidate will possess a record of strategic accomplishments within a complex organizational structure and will demonstrate a keen sense of curiosity and genuine humility. The COO will be dedicated to leadership and service in an academic institution and will possess superior interpersonal and management skills. Ideally, candidates will have experience with finance and budget processes and familiarity with facilities management, human resources, cross-institutional partnerships, and risk management.

PLU is an equal opportunity employer. We seek and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented and marginalized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research, or other work activities.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. For best consideration, please send all nominations and applications as soon as possible to:

Julie E. Tea, Managing Director
Anne E. Koellhoffer, Managing Associate
Lareese Hall, Senior Associate
Storbeck Search
PLUCOO@StorbeckSearch.com

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EAMS (Enterprise Asset Management System) Application Support Specialist
Cornell University

Position Summary

The EAMS (Enterprise Asset Management System) Application Support Specialist is a steward of the University’s built environment asset management processes and electronic systems, responsible for providing business systems analysis and application support for the EAMS; the university’s system for facilities service providers to manage assets’ compliance, maintenance, and project work. The EAMS collects information to support these asset management functions and related activities including billing, reporting, and warehousing. The resulting data is used to communicate asset management information to stakeholders to aid in decision making.

Primary activities will include the local support of purchased, on premise, cloud-based, and university provided applications.  Tasks include analysis of business practices for system requirements, oversight of application development and testing, implementation and upgrade planning, application configuration, problem investigation, user consulting and training. Communication and coordination with vendor or other campus support will be required for product maintenance and to resolve issues. Data security, access control and network performance are critical components.

This position will participate in EAMS improvement initiative projects and process streamlining activities. The incumbent will be responsible for data access management for asset management information across multiple systems.

Ours is a values–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

The EAMS (Enterprise Asset Management System) Application Support Specialist is a steward of the University’s built environment asset management processes and electronic systems, responsible for providing business systems analysis and application support for the EAMS; the university’s system for facilities service providers to manage assets’ compliance, maintenance, and project work. The EAMS collects information to support these asset management functions and related activities including billing, reporting, and warehousing. The resulting data is used to communicate asset management information to stakeholders to aid in decision making.

Primary activities will include the local support of purchased, on premise, cloud-based, and university provided applications.  Tasks include analysis of business practices for system requirements, oversight of application development and testing, implementation and upgrade planning, application configuration, problem investigation, user consulting and training. Communication and coordination with vendor or other campus support will be required for product maintenance and to resolve issues. Data security, access control and network performance are critical components.

This position will participate in EAMS improvement initiative projects and process streamlining activities. The incumbent will be responsible for data access management for asset management information across multiple systems.

Ours is a values–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

No visa sponsorship available for this position.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant experience. Three to five years of experience implementing, maintaining, and supporting moderately complex software systems. Proven experience with providing support for users, diagnosing problems and clearly documenting issues. Ability to work closely and collaboratively with technical support staff in CIT and directly with vendors. Ability to communicate technical information to functional colleagues and business needs to technical colleagues.

Skill in implementing strategies and accommodating change in pursuit of the priorities of the organization. A good communicator with ability to focus on plan objectives and identifying reasonable outcomes within constrained situations.

  • Ability to gather user business needs and develop technical solutions to meet them
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent presentation, analytical and organizational skills
  • Track record of service orientation, initiative, and organizational commitment
  • Proven team-oriented approach to successful systems solutions
  • Continuously increasing job knowledge/skills to address challenges and new initiatives.
  • Skilled use of collaborative computer applications and services
  • Knowledge of facility maintenance management work.
  • Experience with supporting Maximo and EZMaxMobile

Preferred Qualifications

  • Clear understanding of EAM from user point of view; ability to administer and configure EAM database and applications, including implementation, security setup, maintenance, deployment, upgrade and customization.
  • Knowledge of other University systems.
  • Software development lifecycle experience  

Familiarize yourself with Cornell's COVID-19 workplace guidance as well as the university's COVID-19 services and information.  

University Job Title:

Applications Sys Analyst III

Job Family:

Information Technology

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$77,042.00 - $89,536.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Carson Lopez

External applicants apply at: https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Campus/EAMS-Application-Support-Specialist_WDR-00040753-1

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Procurement Analyst
Columbia University

Procurement Analyst 

Columbia University is seeking a Procurement Analyst to join the Finance and Administration group of the Facilities and Operations Department. The Procurement Analyst will assist with all aspects of the end-to-end procurement process for all design, construction, and other facilities-related procurement transactions.

The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing proposals, facilitating descope meetings, confirming award decisions, issuing contracts, negotiating contracts, submitting requests for purchase orders, and assessing all associated change orders. 

The Procurement Analyst will report to the Assistant Director of Project Administration and Procurement. In this position, the incumbent will provide the Assistant Director support with the management of vendor relations while working in collaboration with project management teams and adhering to, and enforcing, University policies. 

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or its equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 2 to 4 years’ related experience.
  • A general understanding of the capital construction process.
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills; strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to follow through with assigned tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • The ability to exercise solid judgment and establish priorities for workload.
  • The ability to translate solutions into policies and procedures to ensure continuity of application across projects, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Must have a high degree of personal and professional integrity, be customer-focused (internal and external), take initiative, quickly grasp new concepts, be organized and thorough, be able to multitask and manage workload, pay close attention to detail, and be proactive.
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment requiring rapid decision-making and flexibility.

For a detailed job description and to apply to this position, please visit: 

https://opportunities.columbia.edu/jobs/5ed58b31-1ff6-40cd-afd6-f404cbb127dc

Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran and is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

 

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Project Delivery Manager
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Job Summary:

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of the UW-Madison campus in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities.

FP&M works behind the scenes to coordinate campus planning, manage design and construction, maintain and operate buildings and grounds, supply utility services, ensure health and safety, and provide parking and transportation services.

The Project Delivery Manager leads the in-house project delivery team. The team delivers critical renovations, remodels, and maintenance projects to support research and education in a wide range of facilities on a diverse campus. The position will lead and/or coordinate a team of construction managers, estimators, schedulers, trades supervisors, and trades staff delivering over 150 diverse projects annually. The position will develop strategies to improve project delivery. The position will build relationships across campus to include schools/colleges/divisions, other departments, contractors, and outside agencies.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates management of multiple related projects and/or ongoing operations, which are directed toward a common objective. Monitors the cost, schedule, and performance of component projects and operations while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program.

  • 20% Creates a program plan and structure, monitors progress and performance against the program plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates program risks and issues
  • 20% Leads and manages efforts to determine and coordinate the sharing of resources among component projects to the overall benefit of the program
  • 5% Manages the activities of outside contractors and vendors to ensure they are integrated into the program and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
  • 5% Facilitates the estimation of program costs, resources, and time required to complete the overall program, monitors activities and budgets, directs and leads component project manager activities for consistency and alignment, and works with program leadership to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met
  • 10% Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the program within and beyond the program team, communicates program goals, risks, and status with program executive level, program sponsors, and stakeholders, and develops and uses appropriate dashboards, measures, and reporting tools
  • 20% Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet program targets and milestones. Manages the change control process and acts as the mid-level decision making authority
  • 20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing
    conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred focus in engineering, construction management, facility management or related field

Qualifications:

Minimum seven (7) years experience in construction management, project management or related
facility management work

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

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Gardener
Getty


Overview

Performs grounds maintenance activities required for care of fine gardens, public and back of house areas as well as unimproved areas of Getty properties.



Responsibilities

  • Under direct supervision, completes grounds maintenance activities including but not limited to gardening, equipment operation, materials transport, agricultural chemical application, and general labor
  • Maintains the appearance and safety of Getty gardens and grounds, including plantings, lawns, trees, hillsides, roads and undeveloped acreage
  • Waters, trims and prunes plants, shrubs, trees, and hedges and sprays pesticides on plantings, when appropriate
  • Monitors soil conditions, puts in new plantings and removes old
  • Maintains irrigation systems and may perform minor plumbing repairs
  • Drives tractors and trucks and operates grounds maintenance equipment and tools
  • May respond to questions about the grounds and gardens

Qualifications

  • High school or GED preferred
  • Previous related work experience
  • Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
  • Requires a California driver's license with fewer than three DMV points
  • Must be able to follow verbal instructions
  • Must be able to work in adverse weather and uneven terrain

 

Apply Here


PI233014771

 

 

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HVAC Supervisor
California Institute of Technology

HVAC Supervisor

Caltech

Job Category:

Fulltime Regular

Exempt Overtime Eligible:

Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

Under minimum supervision from the Manager of Maintenance Management, the HVAC Supervises the heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance activities for Caltech.

This position is classified with an emergency response designation of Essential Reporting. An employee designated as Essential Reporting has essential job skills that are needed for response and recovery, and is expected to report to campus as soon as possible.

Essential Job Duties

• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program software to create process and complete planned and corrective maintenance work orders.

• Enhance customer satisfaction by establishing regular communications regarding maintenance and repair activities for affected discipline(s).

• Perform field inspections to review work progress and resolve work conflicts.

• Assures compliance with applicable building codes and Caltech Design Guidelines.

• Manage Caltech resources for optimum productivity.

• Manage shop budgets and report financial performance status.

• Enhance the performance of licensed heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.

• Respond to trouble calls, emergency conditions and analyze routine work requests for timely execution and completion.

• Enforce adherence to campus fire, life safety, confined space, lock out and tag out procedures.

• Perform and maintain up to date records for all safety inspections, tests, maintenance, and repairs.

• Maintain technical proficiency with new equipment technologies, regulatory requirements and engineering advances in improved operational performance.

• Evaluates shop personnel for performance, training, work schedules, vacations, discipline and merit salary adjustments.

• Assist and supervise third party contractors and vendors awarded campus work.

• Provide written and oral reports effectively.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.

• Ten years' supervisory experience leading HVAC Mechanics at the journeyman level in large campus or facility construction, operation and maintenance of HVAC equipment.

• Knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, licensing and inspections.

• Five years journeyman level experience in the HVAC trade. Expertise with all test instruments and tools of the trade. Ability to correctly and skillfully operate the various standard tools and equipment of the HVAC trade, e.g., test lamps, ammeters, voltmeters, torches, refrigerant reclamation, etc.

• Ability to read, interprets, and understands technical language in wiring diagrams. Ability to modify and/or adapt designs, procedures, or methods to make necessary alterations and modifications.

• Communicate professionally with the members of the Caltech community in all situations. Must maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Software proficiency in MS Word, Excel, MS Project, E-Builder and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.

• Skill in estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish task.

• Ability to work various shifts as well as overtime and weekends.

• Maintain a valid California driver's license throughout the course of employment.

• Strong English oral and written communication skills are required. Use correct punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure. Follow written instructions.

• Must be in good health with the physical strength and agility to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis, bend in all directions, climb stairs and ladders, squeeze with arms and hands, operate machinery using hands, and work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Ability to distinguish among colors and work in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Degree in an appropriate construction or maintenance related technical or engineering field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent on-the-job training and experience.

• Proficiency with Asset Works and Kronos or similar preventive maintenance and timekeeping software would be a plus.

• Strong teamwork, project management and problem resolution skills.

Required Documents

• Resume

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/4801693

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

https://www.jobelephant.com/

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Lead Electrician
California Institute of Technology

Lead Electrician

Caltech

Job Category:

Fulltime Regular

Exempt Overtime Eligible:

Overtime Eligible

Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, acts as a Lead Electrician to a team of electricians and electrician aide/trainee level associates. With a professional and friendly demeanor, meets with campus customers to estimate, plan, and organize electrical projects and corresponds via email and/or telephone to keep customers informed of project progress. Inspects installations for quality, adherence to electrical code, safety, and budget. With the Electric Shop Supervisor, participates in evaluating shop employee's training, progress, and forwards any needs for corrective measures to the Electric Shop Supervisor. Participates in shop meetings to update crew on general announcements, explain, and direct work assignments. Provides leadership to support personnel. Responds to a steady demand of time urgent requests from campus customers, as well as from the electric shop crew, for information and/or direction. Overtime during evenings and weekends is required on an as-needed basis. This is a busy and often fast paced assignment.

This is an Essential Reporting position. An employee designated as essential reporting has essential job skills that are needed for response and recovery, and is expected to report to campus as soon as possible.

Essential Job Duties

• In coordination and cooperation with other trades and shops, perform various duties that include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for following all safety procedures and maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

• Meets with campus customers to conduct job walks; estimates project cost and length.

• Provides cost estimates for electrical work to be performed by Caltech's Electric Shop to campus customers and provides that information to the customer via email, phone, or in person.

• With input from Electric Shop Supervisor, creates work schedules for electricians and electrician.

• Explains work assignments to campus electricians and electrician aide/trainee level associates.

• Performs costing and purchasing for electrical equipment.

• Reviews plans for various campus projects.

• Performs electrical repairs or installations on an as-needed basis when other persons are not available.

• Assumes duties as supervisor when supervisor is on vacation or otherwise not available.

• On occasion, works closely with campus engineers and Pasadena Water and Power to assist with medium voltage switching needs.

• Responds to trouble calls, emergency conditions, and analyzes routine work requests for timely execution and completion.

• Will routinely use Caltech's asset management software to track and manage work orders and assets.

• Participates in Electric Shop Safety Committee during periods of committee activity.

• Additional assignments as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of eight years senior journeyman level experience in the electrical industry and completed an electrical training program or have 20 years of experience in electrical construction and maintenance experience.

• Possess and maintain a California Electrician Certification.

• Must be familiar with electrical codes and proficient in the use of the NEC code book.

• Must possess general knowledge of the proper use of construction hand tools and power tools related to the electrical industry.

• Must provide and maintain basic hand tools.

• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Must be able to work on ladders, scaffolds, indoors, outdoors, attics, basements, and other crawl spaces.

• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email software.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the date of hire a valid California driver's license and maintain it throughout the course of employment.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds daily.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in a university or facilities setting is a plus.

• Proficiency with automated work order system and timekeeping application is a plus.

• Familiarity with asset management software is a plus.

Required Documents

• Resume

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/4801702

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

https://www.jobelephant.com/

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Campus Architect
Berea College

The Campus Architect will report to the Director of Facilities Management and will work hands-on in all aspects of the architectural design and production processes, including defining OPR, programming, space planning, concept sketches through develop of design and construction documents, estimating, bid process and reconciliation, code and zoning compliance, and project management to include oversight of work for compliance to design and budget.  Full architectural design and approval will be executed for certain capital projects and collaboration will occur with external design consultants in the development of certain larger capital projects.  Oversight and review of AIA contract documentation for projects for which it is required.  The Campus Architect is expected to utilize sustainable design practices to the extent feasible on projects. The Campus Architect may or may not directly supervise any College staff members but will need to be skilled at team building and personal communication as the success of most projects will depend on alignment and collaboration of internal colleagues and external contractors.  The Campus Architect also should possess strong technical presentation skills and be able to present either self-produced or vendor-produced drawings, technical specifications, code explanations and digital models to various levels of the College community and Administration Leadership. Interested applicants should apply on the college website - Campus Architect (csod.com)

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Design & Construction Laboratory Project Manager - arch
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Job Summary:

More about FP&M:
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of the UW-Madison campus in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities.

FP&M works behind the scenes to coordinate campus planning, manage design and construction, maintain and operate buildings and grounds, supply utility services, ensure health and safety, and provide parking and transportation services.

More about the position:
This Division of Facilities Planning & Management position is a part of the Lab Delivery Program which is a team within the Capital Project & Delivery group. The Lab Delivery Program serves one of the UW's Strategic Priorities to improve the delivery timeline of laboratory renovations, which directly supports the recruitment and retention of Principal Investigators.

The working title of Design & Construction Laboratory Project Manager - arch is responsible for the administration, planning, and management of research laboratory capital projects. This position will manage multiple projects simultaneously with project budgets ranging from approximately $300K to $30M. The person in this role will represent campus needs and interests in addition to managing work in collaboration with other departments including other units within Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M), UW System Administration, the Division of Facilities Development, campus divisions and departments, and architectural/engineering consultants.

This position serves as a campus representative during all phases of programming, design, revisions, construction, and occupancy of laboratory renovation projects but may also include instructional, auxiliary, and academic spaces that support the research laboratory. The person in this role will have a high degree of independence and will promote a positive, productive, and proactive customer-oriented work environment.

Registered Architect (FP140)
Architectural Designer (FP008)

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred focus in architecture or related field or equivalent job experience (such as interior design, construction management, lab planning, project management, etc)

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years is required of progressively responsible experience in design, project management, or construction project management of laboratory and/or highly technical type spaces within higher education or similar campus-like setting

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Design & Construction Laboratory Project Manager - eng [job number # 289927]; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the Division of Facilities Planning & Management to consider candidates with either a background in Architecture or Engineering.

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Design & Construction Laboratory Project Manager - eng
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Job Summary:

More about FP&M:
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of the UW-Madison campus in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities.

FP&M works behind the scenes to coordinate campus planning, manage design and construction, maintain and operate buildings and grounds, supply utility services, ensure health and safety, and provide parking and transportation services.

More about the position:
This Division of Facilities Planning & Management position is a part of the Lab Delivery Program which is a team within the Capital Project & Delivery group. The Lab Delivery Program serves one of the UW's Strategic Priorities to improve the delivery timeline of laboratory renovations, which directly supports the recruitment and retention of Principal Investigators.

The working title of Design & Construction Laboratory Project Manager - eng is responsible for the administration, planning, and management of research laboratory capital projects. This position will manage multiple projects simultaneously with project budgets ranging from approximately $300K to $30M. The person in this role will represent campus needs and interests in addition to managing work in collaboration with other departments including other units within Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M), UW System Administration, the Division of Facilities Development, campus divisions and departments, and architectural/engineering consultants.

This position serves as a campus representative during all phases of programming, design, revisions, construction, and occupancy of laboratory renovation projects but may also include instructional, auxiliary, and academic spaces that support the research laboratory. The person in this role will have a high degree of independence and will promote a positive, productive, and proactive customer-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities:

Engineering Specialist (FP009)
Engineering Designer (FP142)
Professional Engineer (FP138)

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred focus in engineering or related field or equivalent job experience (such as engineering design, construction management, lab planning, project management, etc)

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years is required of progressively responsible experience in design, project management, or construction project management of laboratory and/or highly technical type spaces within higher education or similar campus-like settings

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Design & Construction Laboratory Project Manager - arch [job number # 289912]; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the Division of Facilities Planning & Management to consider candidates with either a background in Architecture or Engineering.

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