Research Building Facilities Lead

The Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Department of Physics seeks a Facilities Operations Consultant to manage the Physics Research Building and Smith Laboratory spaces, ensuring asset integrity, equipment installations, and safety compliance.

You will advise leadership on long-range facilities planning, coordinate renovations up to $5 million, liaise with ENCOMM and infrastructure teams, and provide guidance to staff and researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or equivalent.
• Six years of relevant experience in facilities operations.
• Experience coordinating renovations or construction projects.
• Knowledge of building mechanical systems.
• Experience with sensitive scientific equipment.
• Knowledge of safety codes and compliance.
• Proficiency with engineering and standard office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversees asset management for the Physics Research Building (PRB) and Smith Laboratory.
• Advises department leadership on long-term facilities planning and infrastructure investments.
• Liaises between Physics facilities and research/teaching needs of faculty and groups.
• Provides technical guidance, problem-solving support, and budgeting assistance; mentors staff.
• Responds to building emergencies outside normal business hours.
• Coordinates renovations and construction projects, including major lab renovations up to $5 million.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Building mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

The Ohio State University’s Department of Physics seeks a Facilities Operations Consultant to manage the Physics Research Building and Smith Laboratory spaces, ensuring asset integrity, equipment installations, and safety compliance.

You will advise leadership on long-range facilities planning, coordinate renovations up to $5 million, liaise with ENCOMM and infrastructure teams, and provide guidance to staff and researchers.