Apply on Employer Site

University of New England · 1 hour ago

Manager of Facilities Management

Portland, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $112K/yr

6+ years exp

The University of New England is Maine’s largest private university, and they are seeking a Manager of Facilities Management. This role oversees the planning, coordination, and administration of all maintenance operations for the University’s buildings, grounds, and equipment, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while leading a team of facilities staff.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, administer, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate maintenance programs for campus buildings, grounds, and vehicles/equipment, including the development and enforcement of operating policies, procedures, and systems

Develop, modify, and optimize services and operational systems in alignment with institutional objectives, emerging technologies, and external regulations and standards

Provide full supervisory leadership for staff, seasonal temporary employees, and other personnel, including training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning

Conduct staff meetings, assign and review work, resolve complex or unusual issues, and manage staffing needs, schedules, and overtime budgets

Administer operating and capital project budgets, recommending major purchases and resource allocations as needed

Lead short- and long-term planning and evaluation initiatives, establish work priorities, and coordinate project schedules

Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety to plan and implement campus safety programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and security procedures

Assist in preparing specifications for external contract bids and serve as a liaison to monitor work performed by outside contractors

Coordinate departmental operations with renovation and construction projects, overseeing preventive maintenance programs

Ensure compliance with all relevant external requirements and guidelines regarding equipment operation and building occupancy

Interact regularly with vendors, suppliers, and service contractors, including negotiating contract terms and pricing

Collaborate with senior administrators, department heads, and other University personnel to plan, coordinate, and evaluate departmental activities, projects, and systems

Oversee records management related to department operations and capital improvement projects, including the development and maintenance of automated inventory and work control systems

Prepare administrative and management reports and remain current on technical and management practices relevant to assigned functions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Facilities ManagementTechnical ExpertiseProject PlanningBudget ManagementLeadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline, plus 6–8 years of relevant technical and supervisory experience in facilities or construction management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop an effective, results-oriented team

Broad technical expertise in facilities management, including project planning, cost estimating, oversight, materials and equipment procurement, blueprint reading, and working knowledge of skilled trades. Technical training in engineering is highly desirable

Strong planning, organizational, administrative, budgetary, and personnel management skills

Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a cross-functional management team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups across and outside the University