Building Operations Manager - Office of Research

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Building Operations Manager to enhance facilities and services across its campuses. This role involves overseeing maintenance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, budgeting, and communication, contributing to the university's mission of academic excellence and community partnership. Join a vibrant educational environment that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will help shape the future of education and research.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Waiver

Retirement Plans

Wellness Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.
• Certification in lab safety or Facilities Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees facilities operations and maintenance for assigned buildings.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to manage scheduling and safety protocols.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CNC Equipment

Job description

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About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

Department Specific Tasks And Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages the scheduling of meeting rooms, event spaces, and other shared resources within the building
• Coordinates with Environmental Health and Safety EHS) to develop, enforce, and maintain appropriate safety protocols in laboratories and core facilities
• Communicates scheduling updates and changes to relevant stakeholders promptly

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

Certification in lab safety (Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer or Associate Safety Professional or

equivalent)

Certification in Facilities Management (CFM) or related credentials

Certification in Lab Management from an accredited organization (ASTM, ALMA, or equivalent)

Familiarity with local building codes, OSHA regulations, and safety protocols

Experience with budgeting and financial management

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and overseeing facilities and services in the assigned buildings, office, college, division, and departments. Services include the oversight of projects, operations and maintenance. Serves as a resource for faculty, staff, and students to support class, lab and research needs. Also, ensures the physical resources needed are available to support the university, college and department strategic plans when it comes to teaching, research and service. Acts as the liaison with other university units to ensure progress towards campus planning goals.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the point of contact for all facilities related needs, issues and/or concerns in the college
• Researches, defines, and approves items to submit for purchase approval for operations and projects to ensure best value is obtained
• Oversees procedural processing of financial transactions and ensures resources are utilized per college and university policies
• Monitors and approves assigned area spending to ensure compliance with State, Federal, BOR, and generally accepted accounting principles and University procedures
• Assists in the preparation of budgets, funding amendments, and preparation of necessary supporting documentation
• Provides management with periodic review of financial status and progress in assigned projects and activities
• Responsible for developing and administering policies and procedures, budgetary decision-making, extensive scope and impact of decisions on assigned projects
• Oversees and manages assigned staff and workload, maintains performance management and manages time and attendance
• Provides basic engineering consultation and support services to college faculty and administration on projects and ideas
• Provides preliminary drawings or specifications for building modifications to Facilities Department in coordination with lab staff
• Provides project management for special projects
• Researches and recommends potential new and replacement equipment and improvements to operations
• Works with college faculty, staff, and Administration to continually improve lab spaces to meet changing curriculum and hands-on project requirements
• Works closely with the leaders of assigned area(s) in developing an overall strategy
• Ensures contractors are performing tasks safely and as outlined in the contract
• Works with leadership to develop best use cases for building spaces
• Ensures the proper maintenance and operation of all equipment in coordination with staff
• Performs advanced diagnostics on complex computer-controlled equipment
• Provides oversight to ensure the safe operation of all labs and equipment
• Provides oversight to ensure all students and faculty are trained on applicable equipment and abide by all relevant safety and operation guidelines
• Collaborates with other units, when necessary, for approved projects and tasks

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in from an accredited institution of higher education

Required Experience

Five (5) years of related work experience, including previous supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Position may require some specialized skill set, training, licensure or certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $57,300. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to serve on the Dean's college council representing facilities

Able to serves as the college's representative on the University Safety Committee operations, and 3D printing technologies

Able to read, understand, and prepare construction drawings and specifications

Able to perform or supervise maintenance and repairs on highly technical equipment

Able to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of modern fabrication methods for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment, woodworking joinery and fabrication techniques, model building, laser cutting

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Higher Education

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