Manager of Building & Facilities

Salary Grade Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $56,395 and $71,340, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess. Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under general direction of the Assistant Director of Facilities Engineering, the Manager of Building & Facilities (Manager) is responsible for the startup support, day-to-day operational management, and long-term reliability of the state-of-the-art Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Building (ISEB). The position serves as the primary facilities and operations lead for the ISEB, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and reliable operation of mission-critical building systems supporting advanced research laboratories. The Manager acts as the central point of contact for researchers, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), research administration, contractors, zone skilled trades workers, custodial supervisors, and all relevant external service providers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Manager serves as the primary facilities manager for the ISEB, overseeing daily operations that support research laboratories and core facilities. The role ensures the safe, efficient, compliant, and reliable operation of building systems; coordinating with Environmental Health & Safety and Research Administration; and maintaining building-specific operating procedures and documentation. (25%) The Manager manages maintenance and lifecycle activities for all building systems by administering preventive maintenance programs through the CMMS, monitoring BAS to maintain stable research environments, and coordinating responses to emergencies and planned or unplanned system outages. (25%) The Manager supports capital renewal and renovation projects through participation in design reviews and construction coordination, standards compliance, assisting with commissioning and acceptance activities, and coordinating service contracts and warranties to ensure long-term system performance and reliability. (15%) The Manager works closely with zone skilled trades workers and contracted service providers and assists with operating budget development, cost tracking, and fiscal accountability to support efficient and reliable building operations. (10%) The Manager supports activation of renovated laboratory spaces by coordinating readiness checklists and system turnover, leading CMMS asset setup, and conducting post-occupancy reviews to ensure systems are fully operational and supported for long-term use. (10%) The Manager provides advanced technical troubleshooting and failure analysis for complex building and laboratory systems, assists with triage and response to equipment failures, collaborates with zone skilled trades workers to resolve persistent or difficult-to-diagnose issues, and supports long-term system reliability. (8%) The Manager utilizes advanced diagnostic instrumentation to verify system performance and compliance, documents equipment failures and system conditions, and prepares technical reports on equipment performance, ventilation conditions, and code and standards compliance to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. (7%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform Other duties as assigned (