EME Building Manager in Center for Energy & Enviormental Systems Analysis in Coc

EME Building Manager in Center for Energy & Enviormental Systems Analysis in Cockrell School of Engineering, 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)., * 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., * Work is performed in both office and field environments, mechanical rooms, loading docks, rooftops, and outdoor areas in varying weather conditions
• Position requires frequent walking throughout multi-level buildings, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• May be required to operate University vehicles, powered equipment, hand tools, ladders, and other facilities-related equipment
• Work may involve exposure to dust, noise, construction environments, mechanical equipment, cleaning products, and other conditions associated with facilities maintenance and building operations. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used when required

Work Shift

• Standard business hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Position requires flexibility to support evening, weekend, and occasional holiday work in support of construction activities and operational needs
• Must be available to respond to after-hours facility emergencies, including critical building systems or environmental conditions that could impact operations or collection preservation

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes., The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length., Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

• 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., * 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 subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing)., A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position., * E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]

• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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