Research Facilities Manager

What We Are Looking For

The Research Facilities Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of research facilities within the College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor University. This position requires a blend of expertise in scientific research practices and construction management to support faculty, staff, and students in their research endeavors.

An Associate's Degree and three years of relevant work experience is required. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Education and experience may be used in lieu of one another.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the wellness of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialized infrastructure associated with A&S research facilities via available software and in-person inspection.

• Initiate high-priority work orders for critical systems and support third-party maintenance groups with requisite information for shutdowns, impact assessments, repair documentation, etc., according to established A&S policy.

• Ensure third-party compliance with maintenance and housekeeping schedules and standards. Advise on suitable solutions when like-for-like repairs can't be made. Coordinate contractors and third-party vendors during emergency needs (e.g., urgent repairs, flooding, etc.)

• Conduct daily wellness checks of MEP and facility systems, including relevant critical values such as temperature, humidity, exhaust, etc., and specialized research equipment to provide early identification of emerging issues.

• Perform daily wellness checks of specialized research facilities (e.g., core research facilities, animal housing facilities, Chemical inventory, IT infrastructure rooms, etc.).

• Attend weekly construction meetings and provide direct support to general contractors overseeing major renovation and construction projects in A&S research facilities.

• Prepare monthly research-construction progress reports for A&S departments

• Advise and inform the BSB/A&S Research Facilities director and operations manager on potential impact of outages and construction-related shutdowns; including supporting development of suitable action plans to accommodate shutdown/outage needs.

• Coordinate with BSB/A&S facilities director and relevant units to provide notice of shutdowns and outages.

• Establish and implement scope for minor renovation projects as appropriate; including ensuring continuity of process between stages (eg, associated scope, cleanout, decommission, demolition, and construction according to policy and procedure at Baylor)

• Develop and maintain an inventory and knowledge database for records and documentation associated with essential and/or novel building and laboratory infrastructure.

• Support information requests from procurement, A&S strategic planning, BSB Director's office for needs related to maintenance, repairs, and/or replacement, and bids of valuable infrastructure and facility-supported services.

• Facilitate growth and planning in A&S departments by coordinating with A&S Departments, Facilities Director, and other relevant personnel to support "as needed" floor plans, space metrics, and other infrastructure details contained in the database.

• Provide expertise to assist and directly support repairs on minor, critical/specialized research infrastructure, and directly provide maintenance support and/or coordination for faculty-installed equipment.

• Support the BSB Instrumentation Specialist and Senior BSB Technology Specialist regarding maintenance and renovation needs associated with moves or installation of new and existing technology and instrumentation.

• Develop and maintain a controlled-access plan for BSB and other high-risk, high-value A&S spaces to support "in house" maintenance/custodial groups, faculty hires, and other third-party vendors to laboratory, mechanical, and IT spaces.

• Ability to comply with University policies

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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