Facilities Operations Manager – Research Labs

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City College of New York seeks an Administrative Manager to oversee daily operations, space management, and occupant support for Marshak and Steinman buildings on its North Campus. The role demands ensuring facility service delivery, regulatory compliance, and accurate space resources management in a complex research environment.

Reporting to the AVP for Campus Planning and Facilities, the position collaborates with academic leadership and Facilities Operations to maintain functionality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required.
• Experience in higher-education or non-profit research-driven operations preferred.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art facilities systems and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for building occupants and departments.
• Maintains regular communication with academic leadership and researchers to assess service needs.
• Receives and tracks service requests, coordinating follow-up and escalation as needed.
• Coordinates maintenance of HVAC, lighting, plumbing, electrical systems, and lab infrastructure.
• Supports space policies, room assignments, and space utilization with audit-ready documentation.
• Identifies noncompliance issues and coordinates corrective actions related to life-safety and accessibility.
• Manages space inventory, occupancy records, and space planning activities.
• May supervise student workers and ensure in-person operations as an essential employee.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Tech & facilities systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

City College of New York seeks an Administrative Manager to oversee daily operations, space management, and occupant support for Marshak and Steinman buildings on its North Campus. The role demands ensuring facility service delivery, regulatory compliance, and accurate space resources management in a complex research environment.

Reporting to the AVP for Campus Planning and Facilities, the position collaborates with academic leadership and Facilities Operations to maintain functionality and