CIVIL TRADES MANAGER, Facilities Management & Planning

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Boston is seeking a Civil Trades Manager to oversee facilities management and maintenance operations on campus. This full-time role requires strong organizational skills, detailed knowledge in construction and facilities management, and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Qualifications

• Facilities-related college degree or 3-5 years equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and maintenance of university campuses.
• Ensure successful completion of client facility needs.
• Coordinate services with vendors and university community.

Skills

Facilities management

Construction knowledge

Microsoft Office skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Facilities-related college degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

CIVIL TRADES MANAGER, Facilities Management & Planning

Category

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25500885380602

Posted Date

6/2/2025

Salary Grade

Grade 50

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Civil Trades Facilities Manager works with trades managers who are responsible for managing daily operations and maintenance of university campuses. This role involves developing excellent working relationships with the university community and both internal and external vendors to coordinate services.

The facilities manager ensures the successful completion of client facility needs, focusing on providing superior customer service and comprehensive facilities management for hundreds of buildings and operations projects.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Facilities-related college degree or 3-5 years of equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in facilities and construction.
• Understanding of building trades and ability to read construction documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and Project required.
• Familiarity with work order systems and building automation systems.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-up.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and accomplish multiple detailed tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good judgment, ability to prioritize work and meet multiple task deadlines, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, be proactive, take initiative, and be punctual.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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