Manager of Facility Systems

Responsible for assisting a wide range of support functions and activities relating to building systems, maintenance and services, and facility budget control for SEAS Science and Engineering Complex at 150 Western Ave, Allston, which consists of approximately 500,000 square feet of lab, office, and classroom space.

Responsible for assisting a wide range of support functions and activities relating to building systems, maintenance and services, and facility budget control for SEAS Science and Engineering Complex at 150 Western Ave, Allston, which consists of approximately 500,000 square feet of lab, office, and classroom space.

Reports to Manager of Facilities Operations. Supervises, manages, and assigns tasks to direct reports responsible for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire / life safety, elevators, generators, and other systems that support research. Ensures all systems are in full compliance with Federal, State and Local, and University standards. Supervises all outside maintenance contractors who perform daily maintenance/repairs on campus. Directs contractors as required to provide continuous service of mechanical and Life Safety Systems.

Coordinates trades and service providers for the day to day mechanical, preventative maintenance, and structural repairs, and customer requests. Manage and monitor related projects, as well as the Work Request System, to ensure optimal performance and utilization of resources.

Analyze data and analysis and assists in developing preventative maintenance programs to maximize efficiencies in these areas. This includes working with KGS and using their data from ongoing enhanced commissioning to make sure systems are running optimally to support research and help in meeting University sustainability goals. Works closely with OPRP and Harvard University Office for Sustainability staff to implement best operations and maintenance practices, and to actively participate in University greenhouse gas and energy reduction efforts and goals for SEAS.

Assists with long-term planning for mechanical and structural systems. This includes upkeep of Accruent/VFA database and assessment of building.

Assists in the management of all Environmental Health and Safety issues, including but not limited to, confined space inventory, cfc management, spill containment, mold and asbestos monitoring and abatement, etc. This also includes compliance and assistance with Lab Ventilation Management Plan.

Schedules and oversees all overtime projects performed by in-house trades and contracted personnel.

In coordination with Manager of Facilities Operations, works with WSP on initial building commissioning and continued ongoing commissioning of building during construction, and after occupancy.

In conjunction with Manager of Facilities Operations, supervises procurement of all services, parts and equipment for Facilities group. Maintains parts and equipment inventory and stocks emergency equipment closets on campus.

Assists in administration and enhancements of the SEAS Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system. Ensures that trades staff use CAFM in the completion of their daily duties. Monitor and maintain mechanical and Life Safety systems including: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Safety Systems, elevators, emergency power and emergency egress.

Reviews plans and submittals (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc.) for all new and renovated building systems.
Enhances all trades shops to optimize work performance.

Responsible for training of existing and new trades staff.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.