Senior Manager Facilities

Senior Manager Facilities Facilities Management AVC - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003642) Preferred Qualifications Experience managing complex utility plants, distribution systems, and multi-building facility operations including maintenance and vendor oversight. Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems. Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and standard business software. Experience operating and maintaining BSL-3 and ABSL-3 research laboratory environments. Professional certifications such as CFC Refrigeration and Power Engineer or equivalent. Experience with contract negotiation, vendor management, and performance monitoring. Job Summary Manages overall building and facility operations and maintenance and leads team. Prepares budgets and performs related financial duties. Maintains, negotiates, and ensures adherence to contracts. Ensures safety and operational security of buildings and maintains associated records. Essential Functions Manage operation and maintenance of complex utility systems—including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and specialized research support infrastructure—and develop preventive maintenance programs. Oversee facilities operations supporting BSL-3 and ABSL-3 research laboratory environments in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Monitor operational budgets, identify cost-saving and resource optimization opportunities, and authorize non-routine maintenance expenditures. Ensure safety and security of all assigned buildings, including emergency preparedness, incident response, and compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations. Manage work schedules, approve timecards, and ensure adequate staffing for ongoing and emergency operations. The responsibilities listed above represent common duties for this position and are not exhaustive. The University reserves the right to assign additional duties as needed. Physical Effort Walking and lifting as all other Facility managers. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.

Manager - Facilities Operations Job Family Campus Operations Job Sub-Family Facilities Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required 3 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm

Work Arrangement On-Campus:

Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab. Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter