Zone Manager - Enterprise Physical Operations

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit benefits

Retirement plan 403(b)

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Zone Manager to lead campus facilities operations, oversee shop mechanics, and manage renewal-type projects from concept to completion.

You will coordinate with leadership, union labor, and contractors while ensuring fiscal value and customer satisfaction across the zone. The role involves managing capital and expense projects, bid documentation, and interfacing with building representatives to promote continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Master’s degree preferred for this position.
• 2+ years of facilities-related supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and account for use of staff, materials, inventory, budget, etc. within the zone manager’s authority for best value to the University.
• Manage maintenance work orders using CMMS and oversee bid documentation and project accounting.
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders on facility issues and identify capital projects and bid documentation.
• Support campus events and ensure safety and accident prevention in line with policy.
• Ensure availability of safe tools and testing equipment; train crews as needed.
• Observe and communicate facilities-related issues to appropriate representatives and contractors.

Skills

Architecture

Blueprints

Building Codes

Communication

Construction Mgmt

Contractor Management

Customer Relationships

Electrical Systems

Environmental Health Policies

Fire Protection Eng

HVAC Systems

Light Carpentry

Maintenance Plans

Plumbing

Project Bidding

Supervisory Management

Team Operations

Team Planning

Union Environment

Workload Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location

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.

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 / Annually The 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/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

About Our Community

Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.