Supervisor, Maintenance Contracts
Job Description
Position Number:
101840Title:
Supervisor Construction ContractsFunctional Title:
Supervisor, Maintenance ContractsCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
VPA-FM-O&M-Contract ConstructionCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Under direction of the Assistant Director, position responsibilities include field/project oversight, quality assurance inspection, contract administration, contractor supervision, and general direction to resources working on the care, repair, restoration, replacement, or installation of systems managed by the Facility Maintenance Programs (FMP) group. Maintenance programs may include insulation systems (pipes, ducting, fire-suppression, sound-attenuation, thermal envelope control), building foundations (outermost below grade structural support), exterior doors and windows (entryway and interior/exterior glazed-systems), building envelope/façade, Masonry (as it relates to small structures associated with, but not necessarily attached to a facility), as well as roofs and other architectural systems.
Incumbent will generate plans and specifications for maintenance and improvements. Incumbent will establish work priorities for both contractual and in-house labor. Incumbent will conduct cyclical system evaluations, identifying points of compromise to determine priority and establish funding requests. Position provides technical guidance and, at times, hands-on support for architects, designers, project managers, engineers, and a variety of representatives from state/university agencies on matters relating to facility maintenance programs. Position may serve as a safety representative, spearheading all matters of safety related training for the unit and attend any safety related meetings.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma/GED with an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Experience:
- Eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and/or construction trades.
- Three (3) years of experience in contract administration. Experience with insulation, building foundation repair, and water infiltration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Provide superior customer service and client liaison services; organize and direct the work of employees and contractors working simultaneously on single or multiple projects, across multiple disciplines; work within a team structure to implement full facility repair, restoration, and improvement services; communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; efficiently navigate automated information management systems and administer to their requirements; use PC/Web-based applications to generate estimates, scopes of work, schedules, project files, and reports; Proficiency with the Google suite of online tools is desired; professionally and harmoniously interact with clients, vendors, contractors and coworkers.
- Comprehensive knowledge of craftsmanship standards, techniques, materials, and processes associated with areas and systems of responsibility; ability to inspect work for completion and subscription to standards, regulations and specifications; ability to manage pre-bid, pre-construction, and progress meetings; working knowledge of Federal, State, local and University laws, regulations, codes, and procedures relating to applicable trades/processes; general knowledge of university or higher education setting, systems, and procedures.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher-education coursework in related field.
- Project management certification- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program
- Management Professional (PgMP) through PMI or equivalent.
- OSHA 30-hour.
Additional Certifications:
- Incumbent will be required to travel to work sites; if driving a State vehicle, must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than 6 points.
- Current Maryland EPA AHERA Inspector-Level Certificate AND Supervisor-Level Certificate.
- OSHA 10-hour.
Additional Information:
For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references by November 8, 2024.
The hiring range for this position is $67,200 – $84,000.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents, and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.
The hiring range for this position is $67,200 – $84,000.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents, and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Position is that of an ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE (Catastrophic & Weather/Other) and as such is subject to a 24-hours per day, 7 days per week span of operation.
Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbent must be able to work in a construction site environment and hazardous or irritating environments including constrained spaces and adverse conditions- including noisy, dirty, dusty environments, in- and outside facilities with temperatures ranging from below freezing to above 100 degrees (F); on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; on roofs, in properly-prepared trenches, vaults, and other excavations. Incumbent may be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including eye, ear, head, hand, foot, and respiratory protection as well as body suits- all of which will be provided by the university as needed. Duties may require work from scaffolding, lifts, or other elevated platforms at heights up to 60 feet, and from ladders up to 32 feet.
Must be able to participate in catastrophic/emergency responses as needed.
Posting Date:
10/09/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
11/08/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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