FACILITIES MANAGER (Project/Temporary)

Seattle, WA, United States

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Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The Department of Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Facilities Manager. This position works under general supervision of the Vice Chair, Administration & Finance.

This position can be between 50% - 100% FTE.

The Facilities Manager manages all phases of project development for large and/or complex department facility improvement projects. The incumbent manages and coordinates the activities of a designated project with a specific timeframe and funding amount to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within specified timeframe and funding parameters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.)

Facilities Management: 60%

• Coordinate facilities renovation and remodel projects, facilities maintenance, space assignment and space utilization for offices and work areas.

• Process facilities service requests/work orders for repairs, maintenance, and minor remodeling of office/lab space and equipment (including HVAC) for UW departmental space. May include light cleaning of workspaces.

• Coordinate moving/relocation of faculty and staff, furniture, equipment, telephones, computers, with movers, physical plant, vendors, and other necessary parties.

• Monitor compliance with EH&S and related offices on appropriate space use, fire safety, etc.

Special Projects Management: 30%

• Manages all phases of project development for large and/or complex facility improvement projects.

• Assist with a variety of special projects, surveys, reports, and related duties as assigned. Special projects include standing desk implementation, department signage upgrades, hallway and conference room renovations, etc.

• Positions in this classification may perform all or some of the responsibilities above and all positions perform other related duties as assigned.

Self/Team Development: 10%

• Participate in fostering a collaborative environment with diversity as a core value. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all students, staff, and faculty.

• The incumbent is expected to continue to grow their own skill set necessary in their position, contribute to a team atmosphere in working with all internal/external customers, and provide thoughtful suggestions for continued improvement in work processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in management, facilities management, etc. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

• 2+ years of project management.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of facilities planning and construction management processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of UW policies, contacts and practices.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or listen. The employee frequently is required to bend; sit; use hands to write, finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Schedule is normally between the hours 8a to 5p, M-F but is not always fixed and workload does vary. The incumbent¹s first responsibility is to complete tasks rather than keep to a fixed schedule. Flexibility in schedule and intensity of work is necessary.

• This is a temporary 12-month Project position.

• Travel between sites will be necessary by UW Health Services or other shuttles.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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