Manager of Structural Maintenance

UMBC: Recent Jobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 94,175 - 106,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days of Annual Leave

15 Days of Sick Leave

15 Holidays

3 Personal Days

Tuition remission

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

UMBC: Recent Jobs is seeking a Manager, Structural Maintenance to oversee all aspects of campus structural upkeep in Baltimore, Maryland. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with at least 10 years of operational experience in facilities management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing maintenance projects, guiding staff, and ensuring compliance with design standards. A Bachelor's Degree and a valid Maryland Class C Driver's License are essential. A competitive salary ranging from $94,175 to $106,200 is offered along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10 years of operational experience in facilities management with at least 5 years at a management/leadership level.
• Class C Driver’s License valid in the State of Maryland.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods while inspecting job sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural maintenance projects and oversee campus upkeep.
• Coordinate with staff and contractors to ensure proper maintenance.
• Review designs for compliance with management standards.
• Track and ensure comprehensive inspection processes.
• Communicate with stakeholders to minimize disruptions.
• Develop scopes of work and prepare construction specifications.

Skills

Leadership skills

Operational management

Project management

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Advertised: Jun 26 2026 08:00 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled

Position Overview

Facilities Management is seeking a Manager, Structural Maintenance to provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of campus structural maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manages and provides planning and operational direction to support the proper upkeep and maintenance of university facilities, both interior and exterior, finishes, doors, foundations, facades, roofs, elevators, pavement, sidewalks, stairs, and signage. Provides daily oversight of all structural maintenance shops.
• Manages and provides direction and guidance to staff and contractors performing structural maintenance projects. Oversees the proper utilization of the department's On‑Call contracts in accordance with the State and UMBC's procurement policies. Oversees the proper utilization of contracts procured outside of the established On‑Call contracts.
• Reviews Architecture & Engineering designs for new construction as well as renovation projects for compliance with Facilities Management's design standards. Provides recommendations and assists with value engineering efforts.
• Develops, oversees and tracks inspection programs for each structural maintenance shop to ensure maintenance needs are identified and tracked to completion. Ensures inspection processes are comprehensive in scope and performed efficiently.
• Proactively communicates with campus constituents to ensure work is properly coordinated to minimize disruption. Provides advanced notice of pending work and timely updates to campus stakeholders. Works with stakeholders to find solutions to conflicts acceptable to all stakeholders.
• Develops scopes of work and cost estimates for time, labor, and materials appropriate to each assigned project. Prepares contractual specifications for construction, renovation, or renovation work to be done by outside contractors.
• Performs estimates of time, labor, and materials to be used on assigned projects. Participates in departmental planning to develop budgets, review priorities and assign work.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 10 years of operational experience in facilities management with at least 5 years at a management/leadership level
• Class C Driver’s License valid in the State of Maryland
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time while inspecting job sites on campus.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills and abilities required may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Background Screening Statement

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Benefits

Salary: $94,175 to $106,200 depending on qualifications and experience. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certifications, and other business considerations.

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

• 8 credit hours per semester Tuition remission
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of full‑time employment

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• Much more

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Salary

Salary: $94,175 to $106,200 depending on qualifications and experience. The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours

Full‑time

Type

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410‑455‑2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1‑800‑735‑2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.