BSD-FS Building Manager

* Coordinates an integrated network of infrastructure services supporting routine research and educational activities.* Maintains the research environment for investigators during renovations and coordinating contractor activities to minimize negative impacts on research.* Develop long-term strategic and short-term operating plans for the buildings in conjunction with the Director of Operations.* Work with other BSD-FS Building Managers to complete tasks and department-wide initiatives. May act as Building Manager in other BSD facilities in the absence of staff or other departmental needs.* Inspects and tests building systems and equipment.* Coordinates effective delivery of EVS (janitorial) services.* Coordinates effective delivery of Physical Plant services.* Enforces policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all students, staff and faculty members.* Collaborate with facility trades and contractors to ensure building services proceed in support of occupants and BSD community.* Reports violations of access policies and infractions of University/Divisional/Departmental security policies.* Identifies and develops plans for resolving building-related issues through capital project issuance.* Plan and coordinate construction-related capital projects on behalf of the BSD.* Day-to-day contact and oversight of renovations and building projects.* Works mostly independently to create and proactively maintain partnerships with clients, internal and third party service providers and other University partners in an assigned campus area.* Uses depth of knowledge in clients' business to develop strategies to add organizational value and to minimize the adverse impact of facilities activities.* Proactively identifies substandard conditions and services and recommends corrective actions.* Interprets needs and gaps in service to collaborate with and recommend appropriate services to colleagues and vendors.* Performs other related work as needed.* Advanced job-related education or designation programs, such as BOMI Institute.* Coursework completion or certification in one or more of the following core competencies – HVAC, basic electrical, plumbing, piping and fluid-handling systems, refrigeration, building automation systems or an encompassing certification such as in physical plant maintenance.* The position requires extensive knowledge of infrastructure systems, building controls, monitoring systems and applicable City of Chicago codes, industry standards and occupant need.* Able to categorize and prioritize work activities.* Able to develop and implement solutions to varied problems. Complete numerous activities in a multi-task environment.* Effectively communicate in both written and verbal format.* Able to use a personal computer and standard software packages.* Able to maintain confidentiality.* Able to inspect facilities, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here #J-18808-Ljbffr