Zone Manager - Enterprise Physical Operations

UNKNOWN; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Zone Manager to lead campus facilities operations on the Danforth Campus. You will direct shop staff, manage budget and materials, and oversee renewal projects from concept to completion while ensuring value and safety for the university.

You will coordinate with facilities leadership, department liaisons, and contractors, supervise bid documentation and contracting, and remain on-call for emergencies and after-hours campus needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience.
• Facilities-Related Supervisory (2 Years) experience.
• Master’s degree preferred (optional).
• CEFP or IFMA certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and account for use of staff, materials, inventory, budget.
• Coordinate with facilities staff and campus representatives on facility issues.
• Support events and planning, operate safety programs.
• Oversee bidding, contracting, and bid documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CEFP certification

FMP certification

Job description

## Zone Manager - Enterprise Physical OperationsApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Danforth Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR97926# **Location**ST. LOUIS, MO 63130# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**The Zone Manager supports the campus community and their maintenance needs. They oversee the operation of shop Mechanics who provide skilled sevice to the entire campus. This position also manages small and medium sized renewal type projects across the campus from the conceptual phase to implementation. They Interact with leadership management, zone managers, union labor and contractors plus oversee the applicable contracting process in the zone. This position also manages assigned capital and expense projects including all bid documentation development, sourcing, obtaining quotes, scheduling, overseeing progress and completion. This includes ensuring fiscal value by using internal labor where feasible and interface with building representatives to ensure customer satisfaction and solicit feedback to promote continuous improvement.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Direct and account for use of staff, materials, inventory, budget, etc. within the zone manager’s authority in a manner which provides the best value to the University and within the policy guidelines of the University. This includes managing maintenance work orders utilizing CMMS, involvement in the required procedures and documentation for zone personnel, project bidding/accounting and other areas of responsibility.* Coordinate/meet with other Facilities staff, the business managers, department liaisons, or other appropriate campus representatives on facility-related issues, including identification of potential capital projects and development of bid documentation including scope of work, project budget, and funding appropriation requests. Support University-related events sponsored by various campus organizations and departments including active participation in planning, operational, and follow up sessions.* Be proactive in accident prevention and responsive within the departmental policy to employee accidents which do occur. Ensure availability of safely functioning tools and required safety equipment as well as necessary mechanical and electrical testing equipment. Assist in training programs to enhance the overall skill level of each crew member.* Observe and communicate cleaning, grounds, security, safety, utility, construction project and other facilities-related issues with the appropriate representative(s) within Facilities, the University or the contractor providing the services.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Working Conditions:** Job Location/Working Conditions:* This position requires 24-hour on-call availability for emergencies.* The position requires frequent work/being on campus outside of normal business hours for meetings, overseeing facilities-related activities, including involvement with campus-wide events, such as Move-in, Orientation, Convocation, Parents Weekend, Commencement, etc. and university student group sponsored events which may occur in specific areas of the campus. Physical Effort:* Ability to do extensive walking, climbing stairs/ladders, bending, passing through restricted/noisy passageways/equipment rooms, conducting visual inspections (including roofs), etc. Equipment:* Office equipment.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**Facilities-Related Supervisory (2 Years)**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.## # **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**Master's degree**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**Certified Education Facilities Professional (CEFP) - Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA), Facility Management Professional (FMP) - International Facility Management Association (IFMA)**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Architecture (Buildings and Structures), Blueprints, Building Codes, Communication, Construction Management, Contractor Management, Customer Relationships, Electrical Systems, Environmental Health Policies, Fire Protection Engineering, HVAC Systems, Light Carpentry, Maintenance Plans, Plumbing, Project Bidding, Supervisory Management, Team Operations, Team Planning, Union Environment, Workload Management# **Grade**G14# **Salary Range**$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.# **Benefits Statement**Personal* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.Wellness* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!Family* We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/