Job Details

Building Operations Manager - Office of Research

Position Number: 6156435
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Building Operations Manager - Office of Research

Job ID: 284408
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates and manages the scheduling of meeting rooms, event spaces, and other shared resources within the building
2. Coordinates with Environmental Health and Safety EHS) to develop, enforce, and maintain appropriate safety protocols in laboratories and core facilities
3. Communicates scheduling updates and changes to relevant stakeholders promptly

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
Certification in lab safety (Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer or Associate Safety Professional or
equivalent)
Certification in Facilities Management (CFM) or related credentials
Certification in Lab Management from an accredited organization (ASTM, ALMA, or equivalent)
Familiarity with local building codes, OSHA regulations, and safety protocols
Experience with budgeting and financial management

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and overseeing facilities and services in the assigned buildings, office, college, division, and departments. Services include the oversight of projects, operations and maintenance. Serves as a resource for faculty, staff, and students to support class, lab and research needs. Also, ensures the physical resources needed are available to support the university, college and department strategic plans when it comes to teaching, research and service. Acts as the liaison with other university units to ensure progress towards campus planning goals.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serves as the point of contact for all facilities related needs, issues and/or concerns in the college
2. Researches, defines, and approves items to submit for purchase approval for operations and projects to ensure best value is obtained
3. Oversees procedural processing of financial transactions and ensures resources are utilized per college and university policies
4. Monitors and approves assigned area spending to ensure compliance with State, Federal, BOR, and generally accepted accounting principles and University procedures
5. Assists in the preparation of budgets, funding amendments, and preparation of necessary supporting documentation
6. Provides management with periodic review of financial status and progress in assigned projects and activities
7. Responsible for developing and administering policies and procedures, budgetary decision-making, extensive scope and impact of decisions on assigned projects
8. Oversees and manages assigned staff and workload, maintains performance management and manages time and attendance
9. Provides basic engineering consultation and support services to college faculty and administration on projects and ideas
10. Provides preliminary drawings or specifications for building modifications to Facilities Department in coordination with lab staff
11. Provides project management for special projects
12. Researches and recommends potential new and replacement equipment and improvements to operations
13. Works with college faculty, staff, and Administration to continually improve lab spaces to meet changing curriculum and hands-on project requirements
14. Works closely with the leaders of assigned area(s) in developing an overall strategy
15. Ensures contractors are performing tasks safely and as outlined in the contract
16. Works with leadership to develop best use cases for building spaces
17. Ensures the proper maintenance and operation of all equipment in coordination with staff
18. Performs advanced diagnostics on complex computer-controlled equipment
19. Provides oversight to ensure the safe operation of all labs and equipment
20. Provides oversight to ensure all students and faculty are trained on applicable equipment and abide by all relevant safety and operation guidelines
21. Collaborates with other units, when necessary, for approved projects and tasks

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in from an accredited institution of higher education

Required Experience
Five (5) years of related work experience, including previous supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Position may require some specialized skill set, training, licensure or certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $57,300. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to serve on the Dean's college council representing facilities
Able to serves as the college's representative on the University Safety Committee operations, and 3D printing technologies
Able to read, understand, and prepare construction drawings and specifications
Able to perform or supervise maintenance and repairs on highly technical equipment
Able to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of modern fabrication methods for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment, woodworking joinery and fabrication techniques, model building, laser cutting

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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