Assistant Project Manager

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage logistics support needed to maintain and accomplish repairs and renovations to all academic, administrative, residence halls and other facilities
• Aid and manage all contracted trades personnel and resources and scheduling involving mechanical, plumbing, and electrical
• Ensure that University standards of conduct are enforced by trades and mechanical personnel
• Conduct training of facilities employees on functions and safe work practices and procedures
• Assist the Director of Facilities and Project Manager in preparing operational and project scopes for all Capital Projects
• Establish goals, policies and internal controls for all areas of responsibility
• Work to create an environment of responsiveness, service and professionalism with the University community
• Maintain and update inventories of departmental materials at both satellite locations and the main campus warehouse
• Inspect mechanical and electrical systems, assess and inspect repairs and maintenance of systems and direct changes as needed
• Afford assistance in coordinating the addition of project systems into the University Asset Management and preventative maintenance Software
• Collaborate with external vendors to facilitate boiler, elevator, chillers, and fire safety equipment inspections
• Coordinate and review ADA sign compliance, including with third party vendors
• Assist the Assistant Director to coordinate the addition of the project systems into the University Asset Management and preventative maintenance Software
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of progressively responsible experience in the management of the installation, construction, and maintenance of equipment, utilities, and buildings, including pneumatic and electronic control systems
• High school graduate (diploma/GED) required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage and train technical and tradespersons in automated work order software
• Management and administrative skills, particularly the ability to analyze, organize and delegate, are required
• Experience in developing and managing a successful preventive maintenance program is preferred
• Experience in the maintenance of facilities in a higher education campus setting or with a large facility in a campus setting is preferred
• Familiarity with methods, practices, and procedures related to sustainability is preferred
• Computer literacy is required
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computer Management Systems (CMMS) is required