Facilities/Construction Manager

Requisition # 2024-19823
Date Posted 3 weeks ago(11/12/2024 8:58 AM)
Department
Molecular Biology
Category
Facilities Management and Physical Plant
Job Type
Full-Time

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable, and skilled Facilities Manager for the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University. The Facilities Manager for the Department is responsible for all space-related tasks, including but not limited to moves, construction and renovation, and infrastructure, under the direction of department leadership.

Responsibilities

Space and Project Management

  • Proactively address maintenance of departmental buildings and spaces: Lewis Thomas Lab, Moffett Lab and Schultz Laboratory
  • Submit tickets for, and track progress on, maintenance and renovation projects
  • Prepare laboratory space for new faculty by refreshing existing space or requesting the Office of Capital Projects (OCP) to design new spaces; supervise vendors and budgets for non-OCP projects
  • Coordinate with internal departments and outside contractors to provide departmental building knowledge for projects and ensure minimal interference for building occupants

Supervision

Supervise three employees:

  • Assistant Facilities Manager – Responsible for building access, equipment-related issues, and work orders to central shops and Special Facilities and Maintenance. Provides back-up to Loading Dock attendants.
  • Departmental Loading dock attendants (2 employees) - Handle all incoming and outgoing freight, mail, gases, deliveries to laboratories, and furniture moves for department needs and events.

Environmental Health and Safety

  • Primary liaison with University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for the Department.
  • Create standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including handling of animals, chemicals/hazardous materials, personal protective equipment and fire codes as instructed by university safety committees

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 10+ Years Experience Facilities management experience.
  • Construction/renovation project management experience.
  • Excellent understanding of facilities issues, such as HVAC, carpentry, electric, and plumbing
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Demonstrated team building skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance a broad range of work activities.
  • Superior communication skills.
  • Solid computer skills (PC).
  • Ability to adapt to external project impacts.
  • Ability to lift forty pounds several times per week. Stand or walk for 4-6 hours per day.

 

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Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

Yes

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

Yes

Experience Level

Associate

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