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Auburn University · 1 month ago

Manager, Engineering Research Operations

Auburn, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$85K/yr - $152K/yr

8+ years exp

Auburn University is seeking a Manager of Engineering Research Operations to assist with research operations and construction throughout the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. This role involves project management, coordination with various stakeholders, and overseeing laboratory preparations, ensuring effective support for research initiatives.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages the College of Engineering construction projects, from planning to completion, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. Performs project management activities to include reviewing construction drawings to ensure the scope meets customer requirements

Coordinates and communicates with contractors, consulting engineers, surveyors, inspectors, interior designers, architects, utility representatives, and other officials to gather and disseminate information and maintenance records, as well as to work in unison on campus projects

Oversees classroom and office renovations, maintenance, and repairs

Performs a variety of research and research development activities requiring the application of engineering practices and principles

Designs, operates, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment and engineered systems utilizing engineering practices and principles

Prepares laboratories for specific research activities, including moving equipment, heavy materials, and laboratory furnishing

Supervises, develops, and trains personnel

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Engineering principlesLaboratory safetyProject managementHeavy equipment operationSupervision skillsCarpentryMetalworkingMultitaskingEnvironmental HealthSafetyTool operationLearning enthusiasmCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

8 years of experience in engineering practices and principles

Knowledge of general lab safety principles and protocols

Knowledge of basic carpentry, metalworking, and electrical work

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to operate heavy equipment, including forklifts, rigging, overhead cranes, and towing trailers

Ability to work independently, multitask, initiate and prioritize work, and exercise sound judgment

Ability to supervise laboratory users and student employees, and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a varying environment

Ability to learn and apply applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment in the performance of essential duties

Ability to work on ladders and scaffolding

Willingness and enthusiasm for learning in a dynamic environment

Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a security clearance