Facilities Manager - Museum Building Operations

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Harry Ransom Center seeks a Building Manager to lead facilities operations across the Center’s building and grounds. You will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate with UT Facilities and external vendors, and ensure safe, well‑maintained environments for staff, visitors, exhibitions, and programs.

You will manage projects, respond to after-hours alarms, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and preservation of collections while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, building operations, or maintenance within a complex facility.
• Demonstrated experience managing building maintenance, building systems, facility projects, contractors, and vendors.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities, work orders, preventative maintenance, and facilities-related projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety regulations, and facilities management best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized work order or facilities management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and manage preventive and corrective maintenance of traditional building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, environmental controls, and grounds, coordinating with staff, UT Facilities and external service providers.
• Manage facilities-related projects, including renovations, construction, space planning, procurement, asset management, vendor coordination, and facility enhancements, within time and budget constraints.
• Conduct regular, documented facilities walkthroughs and perform routine building maintenance tasks to ensure building functionality, safety, and appearance.
• Manage and maintain the Ransom Center’s exterior grounds including dumpster corrals, parking areas, and receiving dock operations, coordinating deliveries and exhibition logistics.
• Collaborate with University Facilities Operations, BAS, BOT, and campus partners to maintain critical building infrastructure and environmental conditions.
• On-call to respond to after-hours facilities alarms that risk the Center’s collection.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure spaces and amenities are fully operational for staff, events, and exhibitions.
• Provide facilities expertise during emergencies and support business continuity and emergency response.
• Develop and maintain facilities documentation, schedules, inventories, and procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor coordination

Project management

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management/Engineering/Construction/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s Harry Ransom Center seeks a Building Manager to lead facilities operations across the Center’s building and grounds. You will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate with UT Facilities and external vendors, and ensure safe, well‑maintained environments for staff, visitors, exhibitions, and programs.

You will manage projects, respond to after-hours alarms, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and preservation of collections while