Area Manager, Building Operations & Maintenance

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Generous leave policies

Tuition assistance

Well-being resources

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an Area Manager for Building Operations & Maintenance to lead maintenance and building systems for General Education Fund facilities on the Iowa City campus. This role directs staff, manages projects, and ensures adherence to a Reliability Centered Maintenance program, driving service quality and customer satisfaction.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 5–7 years in skilled trades or construction, plus at least 1 year in

Job description

Area Manager, Building Operations & Maintenance

The University of Iowa Facilities Management team is seeking an Area Manager, Building Operations & Maintenance to be responsible for building maintenance and building systems operations for the General Education Fund (GEF) facilities on the University of Iowa and Oakdale campus. This position plans, organizes, directs, and controls organizational resources to align with the best practices of a Reliability Centered Maintenance Program.

Duties to include:

Establish a structure for accomplishing strategic plan requirements, staffing the plan, delegating responsibility and authority for carrying out the plan, providing policies and procedures to help guide people, and creating methods or systems to monitor implementation.

Engage with the total cost of ownership principles throughout the life cycle of projects in designated area.

Oversee hiring and training of all assigned staff. Establish and promote training opportunities for staff to assist in their personal and professional development.

Develop, nurture, and maintain effective, productive, and collaborative relationships with customers. Continuously communicate and seek feedback and opportunities for service improvements. Assure customers are informed of the status of their work and maintenance requests.

Provides data on budgets and operations to assist in the development of statistical reports, metrics, and analytics.

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Professional experience (typically 5-7 years) working in or with skilled trades activities and/or general construction.

Minimum 1-year supervisory experience, including demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, analyzing, executing, and documenting specific administrative and management functions.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team placing a strong focus on customer service

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly effective interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with constituencies.

Proven experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably AiM.

Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Special Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain University Driving Policy standards.

Desired Qualifications:

Typically, 7-9 years working in or with skilled trades activities and/or general construction.

3 years minimum supervisory experience.

Working knowledge with architectural plans and specifications.

Experience with process improvement and change management in the workplace.

University experience.

Demonstrated commitment to professional continuous learning and development .

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and driver’s license verification. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Management Services Manager
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .