EME Building Manager in Center for Energy & Enviornmental Systems Analysis in Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

EME Building Manager in Center for Energy & Enviornmental Systems Analysis in Cockrell School of Engineering ----

Hiring Department:

Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis ----

Position Open To:

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40 ----

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately ----

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue ----

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ----

Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers , provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds

Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities

Tuition assistance

Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card

Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Purpose

The EME Building Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility, utility, security, safety, and operational continuity/support matters including providing comprehensive management, coordination, and oversight for the EME building to ensure efficient and effective operational support of research activities. The EME Building Manager will report to the Director of the Center for Energy & Environmental Systems Analysis (CEESA).

Responsibilities

Serves as the EME point of contact (POC) with UT Facilities and custodial services. Oversees and coordinates all custodial services and emergency and routine building maintenance/repair work orders for EME to ensure timely and satisfactory performance of work orders. Coordinates lab final cleaning and preparation of offices and labs when occupants change to ensure safe and orderly transitions. Monitors office and lab facility condition/needs and reports infrastructure issues not covered through routine UT work requests to the CES Director or their designee with recommendations for replacement or repair.

The principal tenet of the EME safety program is cultivating a culture of safety through the leadership of the CES Director, faculty and PIs. Therefore, the primary responsibility for Lab Safety and conducting all research activities in a safe manner compliant with UT EHS policies is the responsibility of the PI, their students and staff. The EME Building Manager will serve as the POC for EME with UT Environmental Health and Safety and will monitor EME’s compliance with all UT and EME Lab Safety requirements. The EME Building Manager will conduct lab inspections at least once a semester and make notes of any safety violations during any visit to a lab and report them to the PI, with copies to the CES Director and the EME Building Safety Committee. Serves on the EME Building Safety Committee to receive guidance and help ensure consistent application of building specific safety requirements.

Represents the EME Director and researchers with UT PDC when EME Building renovations are being proposed or conducted to ensure that EME lab safety and operations are not compromised and to minimize inconvenience to building occupants and research activities during demolition, construction, renovations, utility outages and disruptions. Acts as a liaison to UT Facilities Services, and other interdepartmental entities, as well as outside contractors for facilities related issues and escorts them as needed to maintain safe, secure and normal building operations.

Coordinates building access via Building Access Card System (BACs) and serve as a point of contact for BACs access issues. Coordinates and requests keys for new researchers consistent with UT and EME key issuance policies. Responsible for the EME space inventory and maintenance of space records.

Serve as a liaison to UTPD, the UT Association of Lab Managers, and the UT Emergency Management Division. Develops and maintains building-specific emergency preparedness protocols and coordinates staff training accordingly. and helps ensure compliance with safety standards.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory/manager capacity

Demonstrated experience managing building maintenance, building systems, facility projects, contractors, and vendors

Experience coordinating multiple priorities, work orders, preventative maintenance, and facilities-related projects in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems

Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety regulations, and facilities management best practices

Experience developing scopes of work, coordinating contracted services, and monitoring vendor performance

Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

Demonstrated organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation as needed

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized work order or facilities management systems

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing facilities, laboratories, research spaces, or other technically complex environments

Experience working in a university, research institution, engineering, or scientific environment

Experience coordinating laboratory safety, Environmental Health and Safety requirements, inspections, or emergency preparedness

Experience coordinating renovation, construction, utility outage, building access, or other facilities-related projects

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subjec