Buildings Operations Manager / State Prog Admin Manager Sr

About the role

The Buildings Operations Manager position manages and directs the DNR's Buildings and Sustainability (BAS) program's agency-wide building operations which includes space planning, building occupancy, leasing, site and custodial maintenance, and site safety and security so that business units and divisions can operate in facilities that support their programs.

Responsibilities

• Statewide planning at all leased buildings sites
• Building operations
• Lease renewals
• Report to work building office environment
• Building safety
• Space planning and relocations
• Associated purchasing of needed furniture, fixtures, equipment, and contracts
• Project Management
• Building security
• Central Office mail, shipping and receiving and delivery services

Requirements

• Three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience that includes demonstrated knowledge of finance, human resources, safety, or other related activities.
• A bachelor's degree in building construction, real estate management, general management/administration or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management processes sufficient to coordinate and articulate budget proposals, prioritize and manage budgets, monitor revenue, administer grants, and interpret budget reports.
• Thorough understanding of buildings operations, maintenance and management for both owned and leased facilities.
• Experience in managing security, safety, and emergency management programs within facility operations.
• Working knowledge of sustainability principles and methodologies to reduce energy consumption and the use of water and fossil fuels.
• Knowledge of strategic and operational planning procedures sufficient to participate in the development of unit plans, evaluate recommendations and explain proposals, and report to staff, peers, and superiors.
• Ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations sufficient to ensure compliance across the agency.
• Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills sufficient to direct, develop, and engage staff.
• Communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate and present complex information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Skills in all standard Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders; experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external partners within the space of equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience that includes demonstrated knowledge of finance, human resources, safety, or other related activities.
• Bachelor's degree in building construction, real estate management, general management/administration or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management processes sufficient to coordinate and articulate budget proposals, prioritize and manage budgets, monitor revenue, administer grants, and interpret budget reports.
• Thorough understanding of buildings operations, maintenance and management for both owned and leased facilities.
• Experience in managing security, safety, and emergency management programs within facility operations.
• Working knowledge of sustainability principles and methodologies to reduce energy consumption and the use of water and fossil fuels.
• Knowledge of strategic and operational planning procedures sufficient to participate in the development of unit plans, evaluate recommendations and explain proposals, and report to staff, peers, and superiors.
• Ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations sufficient to ensure compliance across the agency.
• Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills sufficient to direct, develop, and engage staff.
• Communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate and present complex information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Skills in all standard Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care