Engineering Building & Lab Operations Manager

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Library access to UT Austin resources

UT Shuttle & CapMetro free rides

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering seeks an EER Building Manager at UT Main Campus to oversee facilities, safety, and operational continuity for the EER building. You will coordinate renovations, space readiness, maintenance, and safety programs with researchers, Facilities Services, EHS, and contractors.

A Bachelor's degree or four years of trade experience, plus at least three years supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of building systems are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in facilities or construction management, engineering, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years of supervisory/manager experience.
• Experience managing building maintenance, systems, and projects with contractors.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, work orders, and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate renovations, installations, and space improvements with stakeholders.
• Liaise with Facilities Services, EHS, planning, and vendors.
• Manage work orders across multiple service units and monitor project schedules.
• Maintain safety, space readiness, and building operations for EER.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Prioritization of multiple tasks

Vendor and contractor management

Attention to detail

On-call readiness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities or Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field

Four years of trade experience, journeyman level or higher

Tools

CMMS / facilities management systems

Contractor management

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering seeks an EER Building Manager at UT Main Campus to oversee facilities, safety, and operational continuity for the EER building. You will coordinate renovations, space readiness, maintenance, and safety programs with researchers, Facilities Services, EHS, and contractors.

A Bachelor's degree or four years of trade experience, plus at least three years supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of building systems are required.