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General Administration & Management
Planning, Design & Construction
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Associate Vice President of Operations
Frederick Community College
Position Summary:
The Associate Vice President of Operations (AVP Operations) reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Administration. The AVP Operations position provides administrative direction and support for the operations, maintenance, and improvements for College capital physical assets. The position oversees the planning, organizing, coordination, budgeting and management of Plant Operations (including maintenance, custodial, and grounds), Capital Planning and Project Management (including capital project design, project management, and space planning), and Receiving Operations. The AVP of Operations manages College operational emergencies and unscheduled College closures in collaboration with the President. The AVP Operations has the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. The AVP Operations also has the ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and seven (7) years of cumulative experience in facilities management, capital planning, and skilled trades management (all three required).
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience of twenty (20) employees or more.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift up to 25-pounds, climb and descend stairs or ladders, walk long distances, tolerate periods in outdoor conditions of both winter and summer conditions, with or without accommodations.
Desired Qualification:
- Master’s Degree and ten (10) years of cumulative experience in facilities management, capital planning, and skilled trades management.
- Experience in physical plant operations and systems, building systems, and commercial construction in a higher education institution.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, BAS systems, access systems, CMMS systems, and space scheduling systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and direct large-scale institutional infrastructure and building operations and capital construction or renovation projects.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in organizational change.
- Demonstrated ability of professional written and oral communication skills.
- Experience developing and managing large, multi-faceted budgets.
- Strong organizational, reporting, and record-keeping skills.
To view a full position description and apply, please visit the following link: https://jobs.frederick.edu/postings/6061
Position salary: $155,000 - $175,000 annually
Information on FCC Benefits can be found here: https://benefitguides.psafinancial.com/view/563817862/
Assistant Director Utilities Services
East Carolina University
East Carolina University Greenville NC
Position Number: 500563
ECU Facilities Services is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Director for Utilities Services on our Main Campus. The Utilities Services Assistant Director will be responsible for daily operations and maintenance of approximately 4.5 million square feet of buildings and structures to include Academic and Administrative, Residence and Dining Halls, Athletic Facilities, etc. The successful candidate will manage the daily Utilities Services operations through seven direct reports consisting of manager, administrative, purchasing, and supervisors with additional oversite of approximately sixty employees within shops that include electrical, life safety, HVAC, controls, steam, and plumbing. Duties include: Managing the departmental budget, all personnel actions (staffing, evaluations, disciplinary action, etc.); procurement (materials, tools, contracts); providing technical direction to others. In addition, the position will be responsible for the knowledge and understanding of all utility systems including; electrical medium voltage grid including grid shifts and repairs; life safety systems (fire alarm and fire sprinkler) and elevators; mechanical systems for HVAC systems ranging from three (3) multi-chiller central plants to min-split systems including complex computer control operating system for building automation; plumbing system for domestic and well water systems and wastewater (sanitary sewer) systems; steam systems for four (4) boilers capable of producing 270 pounds per hour of steam pressure including underground steam distribution and condensate system. The individual in this role will assess and prioritize deferred maintenance needs for utility systems and also participate in planning, design, and completion of University construction projects, including new buildings and renovations.
Position requires Bachelor's degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment, or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Licensed Registered Engineer in the Electrical or Mechanical Field.
If interested, please apply: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/83410
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CSM Project Manager - UMKC Planning, Design, & Construction
University of Missouri Kansas City
Key Responsibilities
- Manage contracted construction projects to assure compliance with Contract Documents, laws, standards, practices, and University objectives and requirements. Maintain project cost and schedule information and continually monitor progress and status as the project design develops.
- Provide active direction to consultants and stakeholders to align deviations.
- Ensure coordination of work and communication construction of University new building construction, and/or renovation or remodel of existing University facilities
- Monitor and manage Architects and Engineers on design and construction projects, approving payments, and assuring deliverables from all parties on each project.
- Coordination with other campus departments, and non-university companies, as related to construction projects to ensure understanding of scope of work, impact of construction on departments and/or private companies (Utility companies, private businesses, or private homeowners).
- Conduct reviews of contract documents for accuracy, completeness, coordination of disciplines, conformance to industry standards, campus design standards, and building codes.
- Interpret, administer, and enforce the construction contract and all associated agreements for professional services.
- Assume primary manager of the project during the construction phase; ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents.
- Manage all contract budget expenditures and transactions for University construction projects.
- Monitor MBE/WBE contract compliance as it relates to the General Contractor and their Subcontractor/Material Suppliers.
- Other Duties as Assisgned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Possesses an in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in the CSM Operations function and begins to acquire knowledge in other related functions
- Has knowledge of best practices and concepts in the CSM Operations function and how own area integrates with other functions
- Strategically executing projects on a campus/within buildings that are occupied and in regular use
- Creating and maintaining positive relations with all the third party partners (Ex; Maintaining relationships with our third party partners preserves a stable list of partners that UMKC can work with)
- Creating and maintaining positive relations with internal clients (Ex; Clients may have desires for the scope of their project that exceed their budget. This person will strive to manage expectations and build consensus)
- Delivering projects on time and on budget (Ex; Projects are reviewed and approved by the Curators, projects that miss their scope, schedule, budget bring additional scrutiny)
Supervision Received
- Works within guidelines and policies (e.g., for assessing operations), noting improvements and efficiencies to supervisor/manager
Supervision Exercised
- Monitors staffs’ progress with respect to schedules, hours, extended time on a project, and quality of over-all product
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
- Licensure may be required
Preferred Qualifications
7 to 10 years’ experience in all phases of construction is necessary, including working knowledge of building codes, regulations, and standards. Previous experience as a construction project manager. Experience with architectural design, planning and construction.
Anticipated Hiring Range
$78,000 to $85,000 annual, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity
Application Instructions
Please apply at: https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/
Facilities Project and Asset Specialist
Baylor University
Facilities Project and Asset Specialist
Job Identification: 17965
Job Schedule: Full Time
What We Are Looking For
Baylor University is seeking a Project Program and Asset Specialist to support the mission of the university by working closely with the construction project managers, space occupants, and various campus departments to ensure smooth and efficient moves and project documentation. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. This position reports to the Director of Facility Planning and Project Programming and provides coordinated support to the offices within the Facilities Management Department.
A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience is preferred.
A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
• Collaborates with construction project managers to determine moving timelines and schedules
• Ensures all moving activities align with construction project milestones and space is clean and ready for occupancy by users
• Validates furniture and equipment within space
• Ensures items to be relocated into new space are identified and their new locations identified
• Takes measurements and inventory of items to be moved as appropriate
• Schedules movers and coordinate the logistics of the move including re-keying and communication with IT for activation of workstation data ports
• Assists campus stakeholder's preparation of moving packets
• Improves and maintains standard operating procedures for relocation requests associated with facilities projects
• Manages and receives project requests from campus stakeholders
• Establishes initial contact with campus stakeholders and serves as primary point of contact during project initiation until hand-off with construction project manager
• Creates project file and logs project within departmental database
• Provides administrative file organization and record keeping support to the Office of Planning and Construction
• Supports effort in providing communication updates to facilities management, facilities partners and project stakeholders
• Assists Director of Facility Planning and Project Programming in providing updates to campus-wide asset inventory including collecting previous years major maintenance and capital improvement spending for annual asset updates to database
• Receives and archives all close-out documentation for facility assets, including warranty and O&M manuals
• Provides necessary asset documentation to the CMMS system administrator for updates to the asset database
• Performs all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to https://www.baylor.edu/hr/index.php?id=949184
Explore & Engage
Learn more about https://www.baylor.edu/about/ and our strategic vision, https://strategicplan.web.baylor.edu/. Also, explore our great hometown of https://www.baylor.edu/waco/ and the many opportunities to https://www.baylor.edu/waco/index.php?id=970687 If you are new to Central Texas, https://vimeo.com/452638883
About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5935000
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Senior Assistant Director - UMKC Planning, Design, & Construction
University of Missouri Kansas City
The Assistant Director will play a key role in supporting the Director's leadership in the management, direction, and strategic vision for planning and construction operations at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC). This position will involve collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to reinforce the successful execution of construction projects, adherence to budget and timelines, and alignment with the university's long-term goals.
This position will ensure project schedule milestones are established and met for all construction projects, and the position will provide operational level support for capital construction projects and act as the owner’s representative for capital projects assigned. The Assistant Director will develop and oversee processes for establishing construction project schedules, risk management plans, cost performance reports, and project priorities. The position will be the subject matter expert for construction management and ensure projects are compliant with department and university policies and procedures.
- Establish best practices and standard operating procedures related to all aspects of construction management including, but not limited to, regulatory compliance, quality control, personnel, safety, cost management, change management, risk management, and enforcement of general conditions of the contract for construction.
- Acts as the “owner’s representative” on campus construction projects, including interpreting, administering, and enforcing contracts during the construction phase.
- Performs assignments and responsibilities of varying degrees of complexity and diversity.
- Works within broad guidelines and policies, providing input to policy development and improvement as requested.
- Evaluates information/data from field sites to review project status.
- Performs quality assurance for construction projects and reviews safety practices.
- Solves complex problems and analyses.
- Analyzes project feasibility and design studies relative to needs and budget, space needs, layout and arrangement, selecting materials and the more specific design of construction systems and details.
- Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
- Explains difficult or sensitive information with a goal to build consensus.
- Maintain relationships with contractors.
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines using capital planning and construction management software such as Unity Construct (formerly known as e-Builder) or Microsoft Project; develop master construction schedule, lookahead reports, and variance reports for reporting to university administration; ensure schedules and milestones. The UM System uses Trimble Unity Construct for Bidding, Contract Management, and Project Management.
- Oversee risk management for construction projects; identify financial, schedule, or scope risks that the organization may face; prepare risk responses and action plans to decrease risk factors.
- Coordinate the planning, management and implementation of operational policies, procedures, and recommendations for construction services at UMKC.
- Implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, polices, and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effect changes required for improvement.
- Mentor and train the project management and construction staff to prepare and submit comprehensive budget estimates, project status update reports, and cost tracking reports.
- Confer with departmental personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction issues.
- Work collaboratively with University of Missouri’s System Facilities Planning and Development office to develop systemwide protocols and procedures and ensure compliance with System policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with University, state, federal and local regulatory requirements, as well as environmental impact issues. Assess safety compliance needs pertaining to the campus’ physical assets.
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
- Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
- Develop and implement quality control programs.
- Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner, including administrative staff, construction project managers, or clients.
- Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Position Responsibilities for Assistant Director
- Assist the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction with staff support and supervision, client relations and ongoing collaborations as needed.
- Work with internal clients to assess current space utilization and determine future space needs.
- Develop strategic facility planning documents including, but not limited to floor plans, site plans, spreadsheets, studies and reports.
- Assist with conceptual space programming efforts for building renovation and new construction projects.
- Prepare space related reports, charts, graphs, & drawings for both internal and external clients.
- Analyze, interpret and synthesize information from space data files and communicate findings for administrative decision making and planning.
- Collaborate and coordinate with in-house and consultant architects, interior designers, engineers, project managers and construction managers.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Anticipated starting salary from $93,000 to $100,000 per year commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.
Application Instructions
Please apply via the UMKC Careers Portal: https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/
Senior Project Manager (Mechanical Engineer)
Oberlin College and Conservatory
The Senior Project Manager (Mechanical Engineer) at Oberlin College is a full-time Administrative & Professional position responsible for the direction and coordination of the planning, design, engineering, and construction services to the campus through effective and efficient project management of new construction and modernization projects. The Senior Project Manager (Mechanical Engineer) reports to the Deputy Chief Facilities Officer, Director of Facility Planning & Construction. The Senior Project Manager ensures that the planning, design, and construction of new buildings and modernization of the same meet established design standards, fit within the architectural design and tradition of the campus and that the planning of new facilities fits within the requirements of Oberlin’s development plan. The Senior Project Manager will coordinate related project permitting and approvals with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) and local community and serves as the campus utility and Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) infrastructure facility asset manager (FAM).
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical or electrical engineering with a minimum of five years of facilities related experience and/or training.
For full details and to apply, go to quick link; https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/11982
University Landscape Architect (Staff FTE) - STA00023PO25
University of South Carolina
University Landscape Architect (Staff FTE) - STA00023PO25
Job Summary
- The University Landscape Architect (ULA) oversees and directs all landscape and hardscape planning, design, and stewardship. for USC’s urban campus in Columbia, SC. The ULA oversees the design review of all capital and renovation projects for suitability in addressing landscape impacts, including tree conservation, site protection and restoration. In addition, the ULA will support landscape planning and projects across the USC system, including seven satellite campuses across the state.
- The ULA oversees the design review of all capital and renovation projects for suitability in addressing landscape impacts, including tree conservation, site protection and restoration. In addition, the ULA will support landscape planning and projects across the USC system, including seven satellite campuses across the state.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
- Professional Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture, planning, and general knowledge of site engineering principles.
- Ability to prepare graphic presentations. Skilled at producing, supervising, and reviewing landscape plans.
- Knowledgeable in reviewing civil and architectural plans.
- Ability to estimate cost for a broad range of site work projects. On-site construction management skills.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with clients, superiors, subordinates, associates, A/E teams, contractors, state, local and federal professional personnel and other public and private sector organizations and individuals.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse university staff. Ability to problem-solve and utilize conscious decision-making. Ability to build teams and involve stakeholders.
Applicants Need to Apply Here: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/182049
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
