Facilities Manager, Energy & Environmental Systems Center

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning training access

Retirement plan options

Free UT library access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an EME Building Manager at the Pickle Research Campus. The role manages facility, utility, security, safety, and operational continuity for the EME building, reporting to the CEESA Director.

Responsibilities include coordinating with UT Facilities, overseeing maintenance work orders, lab safety compliance, and serving on the EME Building Safety Committee. Candidates should have a relevant degree and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, business administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of supervisory/manager experience.
• Experience managing building maintenance, building systems, contractors and vendors.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities, work orders and facilities-related projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the EME point of contact with UT Facilities and custodial services.
• Oversees custodial services and maintenance work orders for EME; ensures timely performance.
• Coordinates lab final cleaning and transitions to ensure safe, orderly changes.
• Monitors facility condition and reports infrastructure issues with repair recommendations.
• Leads lab safety and coordinates safety compliance with UT EHS policies.
• Acts as liaison to UT Facilities Services and external contractors for operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities management

Project management

Vendor management

Building systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management / related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an EME Building Manager at the Pickle Research Campus. The role manages facility, utility, security, safety, and operational continuity for the EME building, reporting to the CEESA Director.

Responsibilities include coordinating with UT Facilities, overseeing maintenance work orders, lab safety compliance, and serving on the EME Building Safety Committee. Candidates should have a relevant degree and supervisory experience.