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Position Number: 5879370
Location: Corvallis, OR
Position Type: Facilities Management

Buildings Manager

Oregon State University

Department: College of Engineering (ENG)
Appointment Type: Professional Faculty
Job Location: Corvallis
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $48,945-$75,516

Job Summary:

The College of Engineering is seeking a Buildings Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

As a member of the College of Engineering (COE) Operations team the Buildings Manager reports directly to the Director of Facilities. The Buildings Manager role is instrumental in ensuring an operational and conducive environment for the college community, encompassing students, faculty, staff, and visitors. With the responsibility and authority for overseeing facility planning, modification, and maintenance, as well as the allocation of facilities support services, this position operates within the broad guidelines set by the Director of Facilities. The Buildings Manager will provide strategic direction, project management, and operational oversight to address the Colleges evolving facilities needs.

This role determines the suitability of college-level projects, assesses whether projects can be executed by the internal workforce or require external contract support, advises the Director of Facilities on the design and construction of new structures or remodels, manages the solicitation and evaluation of bids for projects in collaboration with university resources and serves as the owners representative for contracted work.

Active support and advancement of University and College diversity, community, equity, and inclusivity are fundamentally embedded into all the Building Managers activities, both as a responsibility and expectation.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We dont wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon States beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of Americas best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

Active support and advancement of University and College diversity, community, equity and inclusivity are fundamentally embedded into all of the Facilities Operations Manager activities, both as a responsibility and an expectation.

50% - Construction Coordination and Project Management

Leads the planning and execution of construction, renovation, and maintenance projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards. Collaborate with university units, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Formulates specifications for jobs; initiates work orders with the university and with outside contracts; reviews and recommends acceptance of bids; coordinates moves, remodels, construction, or major maintenance projects with end users; monitors work of contractors; estimates time, materials, and staffing needs for projects; requisitions materials and supplies; monitors costs and work timelines; ensures modifications meet research needs and safety standards. Explores opportunities for cost-saving initiatives.
Inspects college buildings and rooms to plan for lab remodels or room upgrades and repairs.
Collaborates with academic departments, administrative units, and student organizations to understand their facility needs and provide solutions that support their missions and objectives with support and leadership from the Director of Facilities.
Works with City of Corvallis Public Works and other City entities to secure permitting for building construction in concert with OSU Capital Planning and Development entities; Serves as a point of contact for OSU in this capacity.

35% - Operations Management & Maintenance

Collect data on temperature, monitor and analyze: Several labs within the college require the temperature to remain within a range. Monitor these spaces to collect data on the changes of temperature within these labs, process, analyze and identify factors that influence temperature.
Monitors allocation and expenditures of funds, including Building Use Credits for the areas of facilities and safety.
Collects and analyzes data related to facilities operations and makes data-driven recommendations for improvements and future planning.
Serves as a liaison with city, county, and state governments, area neighborhood associations, site developers, facilities managers, and emergency responders.
Facilitates evaluation and recovery in cases of emergencies involving facilities and equipment.
Monitors facility maintenance and repairs, painting, janitorial services, and implementing improvement plans with OSU Facilities Services personnel. Ensures upgrades of facilities and equipment to meet safety and accessibility requirements.
Complies with federal, state, and university regulations pertaining to property control for college assets and follows prescribed equipment inventory procedures for donating equipment associated with construction projects.
Observes employee work conditions and collaborates with the Safety Manager to recommend resources to enhance the work environment.
Sort, organize and document decisions and official documents generated during a project from conception to closeout needs to be sorted in a recognized project management structure.
Receive, organize and archive CoE project documentation using best practices and data-bases being used by the College in support of infrastructure.

10% - Supervision

Provides guidance and supervision of assigned student staff: hire and train, plan, approve and assign work; discipline and/or reward; prepare and sign performance appraisals and reviews; develop performance goals and assess performance through written evaluations; coaching and focusing as needed to obtain desired level of performance; discipline or effectively recommend discipline up to and including dismissal; respond to grievances; establishing and ensuring adherence to safety procedures; fostering an ethic for quality customer service; and encourage continuous procedural improvement. Manages and supervises remodeling/renovation projects conducted by OSU Facility Services and outside contractors.

5% - Other Duties as Assigned

What You Will Need

B.S. degree in Construction Engineering Management or Business Administration,
Experience managing and overseeing projects and operations related to facilities and safety.
Demonstrated business, analytical, and organizational skills; prioritize opposing work demands, and resolve problems, with the ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report on activities.
Demonstrated understanding of contract management practices.
Demonstrated understanding of safety and risk management principles.
Ability to build and serve as a member of a team of professionals at the policymaking and implementation levels.
Strong interpersonal skills, verbally and in writing, to enable collaboration with diverse communities.
Ability to interact with faculty, staff, and students who care deeply about their research and instruction needs.
Experience in managing project budgets
Collaborative working style with proven ability to work in a team setting as supervisor ensuring responsive and efficient facilities maintenance.
Computer skills that augment and support the performance of the duties of the position. Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office computer applications.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid drivers license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

2 years of management or supervisory experience in facilities and operations for a large, multi-faceted organization.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position will require travel to off-campus research stations and other facilities as needed.
The employee in this position may be required to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Possible exposure to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, gas anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, wet and slippery floors, and machinery.
Shift and/or work assignments may be changed based on operational needs. The OSU College of Engineering is a seven-day-a-week operation so weekends and holiday work may be required.
Working in a confined area with no air conditions; required to work extended work hours due to emergency situations or increased temporary workload; required work during inclement weather conditions during natural disasters; and working in an area of moderate noise levels caused by equipment and radio transmissions.
Working environment may include exposure to communicable diseases on a daily basis; and working with emotionally stressed clients.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 01/12/2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Verification of Degree (upload as Other Document 1)

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:
Janet Knudson
Janet.knudson@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/162893