Manager, Building Operations - College of Architecture and Construction Management

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Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country . With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia .  Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect.  We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.   

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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, [email protected].

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

• 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