Facilities Operations Manager
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193433EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Facilities Operations ManagerAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate based on experience and qualificationsWork Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Wilson College of TextilesAbout the Department
About the Department:
For more than 120 years, the Wilson College of Textiles has developed a reputation for exceptional education, innovative research and productive industry partnerships. While we take pride in that legacy, we continue to set higher standards and new goals.
That means establishing sustainability as the foundation of everything we do. It means updating the cutting edge technology used in our state-of-the-art labs and studios. Put simply, it means using our textiles expertise to improve quality of life for everyone.
We produce leaders who make a difference both at home in North Carolina and across the world. Students land top jobs in manufacturing, fashion, athletics, research, medicine, academia and more. Our faculty count the CDC, DOD and the NSF as regular research partners.
The Wilson College provides both the community feel of a small college and the resources of NC State University, a leading land-grant public research institution and recognized as one of the best employers in the state. Not to mention, it’s located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which U.S. News and World Report named the third best American city to live in.
At NC State, our employee value proposition aims to create an ecosystem of meaningful work opportunities that align with Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary, NC State’s strategic plan. We strive to provide an accepting and dynamic culture, opportunities for personal growth and professional development, and programs to support your busy life. Simply put, we want you to achieve your highest potential at work.
If you’re a world-class applicant with a passion for higher education and a commitment to affecting positive change locally and globally, apply to become a part of our hyper-collaborative Wolfpack where everyone belongs.
Essential Job Duties
Are you an organized and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced academic environment? We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Facilities Operations Manager (Facility Planner III) to join our team and support the college in managing day-to-day facilities operations. As the primary operations contact for the Wilson College of Textiles, you will play a critical role in facilitating seamless coordination within the college and with external stakeholders.
A successful candidate will be driven to perform all duties of the office with excellence and absolute attention to detail. This position requires someone that is inherently organized and that has the ability to create structure for others with ease. This position requires a high degree of organization and diplomacy that fosters positive relationships with many stakeholders. A strong candidate will be proactive, flexible, resourceful, kind, compassionate, approachable, knowledgeable, thorough and an excellent communicator.
Essential Job Duties:
The Facilities Operations Manager is the central person for all building-related projects and operations within the Wilson College of Textiles. The manager’s responsibilities will include coordination of day-to-day and major construction and renovation projects for the college, including:
- supervision of any full and part-time staff for college mail and facilities services
- project management, planning and preparation of budgets for construction and renovation projects, including seeking project and budget authorization at the college and/or university level, managing approved facilities budgets, and selection of designers, architects and other contractors.
- coordination of post-construction activities, including: representing the college for upfit design, purchasing of teaching, research, studio and office equipment and furniture, occupancy and moving, telecommunications installations, office systems installations, and laboratory scientific equipment upfit.
- physical and mechanical oversight of all collegewide specialty laboratories, studios, conference rooms, office and communal spaces
- serve as the primary liaison with University Facilities, college units and contractors including serving as chairperson, member or advisor to construction committees
- serve as facilities liaison for all safety and security activities
- serve on university and college committees as needed, including the Wilson College Safety Committee and the Wilson College Space Committee.
- Review project plans and specifications, lead all direct interaction with architects and engineers, construction liaison, and member or technical advisor to the unit leaders, staff and faculty.
- Communicate and update the college community on construction project status and utility outages (including wayfinding signage, Slack updates, emails, department meetings, etc).
- Coordination of materials management: Provide oversight of all shipping and receiving, on-site campus and USPS, FedEx and UPS Mail. Provide equipment moving and logistics support for relocation and people and equipment.
- Manage maintenance (zone shop) and housekeeping.
- Negotiation and management of maintenance contracts for building specialty systems: Prepare bid documents and specifications
- Oversee the annual asset management certification process and coordinate ongoing asset management
- Work to ensure facility security and safety, including developing and managing the access management processes. Review safety and security plans for the Textiles Complex; collaborate with the Safety Officer for lab and research spaces and the Wilson College Safety Committee for the greater Textiles Complex.
- Provide support for events as needed for on and off-site college events.
- Work on special projects as needed.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Institutional Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Technology or a related discipline and two years of facility and space planning experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Proficient knowledge of standard design and construction practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer and a variety of software for email, word processing, spreadsheets, database & information collection.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with architecture design for complex projects, strategic planning for the physical campus, and/or space planning & programming.
- Experience working in a university setting.
- Master’s in institutional planning, public administration, engineering, architecture, business administration, economics, industrial technology or related fields.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Valid NC driver’s license required within 60 days of hire.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
06/03/2024Anticipated Close Date
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number
00110847Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal EmergenciesDepartment ID
180601 - Textiles Creative and Technology ServicesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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