Facilities/Construction Manager - Princeton University

We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable, and skilled Facilities Manager for the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University. The Facilities Manager for the Department is responsible for all space-related tasks, including but not limited to moves, construction and renovation, and infrastructure, under the direction of department leadership.

Space and Project Management

• Proactively address maintenance of departmental buildings and spaces: Lewis Thomas Lab, Moffett Lab and Schultz Laboratory
• Submit tickets for, and track progress on, maintenance and renovation projects
• Prepare laboratory space for new faculty by refreshing existing space or requesting the Office of Capital Projects (OCP) to design new spaces; supervise vendors and budgets for non-OCP projects
• Coordinate with internal departments and outside contractors to provide departmental building knowledge for projects and ensure minimal interference for building occupants

Supervision

Supervise three employees:

• Assistant Facilities Manager – Responsible for building access, equipment-related issues, and work orders to central shops and Special Facilities and Maintenance. Provides back-up to Loading Dock attendants.
• Departmental Loading dock attendants (2 employees) - Handle all incoming and outgoing freight, mail, gases, deliveries to laboratories, and furniture moves for department needs and events.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Primary liaison with University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for the Department.
• Create standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including handling of animals, chemicals/hazardous materials, personal protective equipment and fire codes as instructed by university safety committees

• High School Diploma or GED
• 10+ Years Experience Facilities management experience.
• Construction/renovation project management experience.
• Excellent understanding of facilities issues, such as HVAC, carpentry, electric, and plumbing
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated team building skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to balance a broad range of work activities.
• Superior communication skills.
• Solid computer skills (PC).
• Ability to adapt to external project impacts.
• Ability to lift forty pounds several times per week. Stand or walk for 4-6 hours per day.

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