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Position Summary:
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The Facilities Operations Manager is responsible for supporting the Operations Departments in managing service contracts, maintenance agreements, and periodic required testing of systems (elevators, sprinkler/standpipe, HVAC, etc.) for the day-to-day administration of the Department. The Manager will also oversee small (under $5 million) facilities projects and support the Project Management Office with their projects.
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Position Responsibilities:
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- Support the Chief Facilities Officer and the Director of Departmental Operations in performing their duties.
- Assist the department in the implementation of short and long-term Facilities projects.
- Manage all compliance testing and periodic inspections across all campuses.
- Manage the procurement and implementation of service contracts and maintenance agreements across all campuses.
- Develop and implement innovative programs, processes, and procedures that reduce short- and long-term operating costs and increase productivity by working closely with the Chief Facilities Officer and the Director of Departmental Operations.
- Oversee facilities projects up to $5 million including Local Law 11 façade restoration, roofing, elevator modernization, asbestos abatement, and other projects overseen by the Operations Department.
- Support the Project Management Office with their projects as requested.
- Coordinate with the Department of Environment Health and Safety to track and cure violations as requested.
- Assist the Off-Campus Housing Manager in managing renovations, projects, and other tasks as requested.
- Coordinate with the Energy Manager to close out permits and obtain Certificates of Occupancy as requested.
- Manage the library of project and building documentation, product data, and University standards for furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
- Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.
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Experience & Educational Background:
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- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis
- A minimum of 8 years of industry experience required either in the corporate environment, third-party service provider, or as a consultant
- Higher education experience is preferred
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About Us:
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Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.
We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan, and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do, and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross-section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.
The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks of paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Yeshiva University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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