Building Operations Manager
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Building Operations ManagerJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Experience with mechanical electrical and HVAC systems with the demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to troubleshoot and maintain building systems.Demonstrated ability to monitor and manage operational budgets including contracts equipment purchases and service agreements.
Proven experience supervising staff and/or student workers.
Experience coordinating construction projects remodeling and equipment installations.
Job Description:
Looking for a role that values your work-life balance while offering variety and opportunities to learn every day Want to make a real impact in an organization where your contributions truly matter
If so the Vice President for Research (VPR) at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Building Operations Manager! This position will be classified as a Building Services Specialist III and will be overseeing operations at the Molecular Biology and Carver Co-Laboratory buildings.
What Youll Do:
Oversee daily building operations including greenhouses and growth chambers.
Coordinate maintenance repairs and troubleshooting with Facilities Planning & Management.
Ensure continuous facility functionality and minimize downtime.
Assign and monitor space usage for labs greenhouses and event areas.
Maintain consumable supplies and manage billing for space and resources.
Schedule and manage atrium and conference room usage.
Plan and oversee remodeling equipment installations and building modifications.
Coordinate construction projects shutdowns and moves.
Assist with furniture/equipment selection and purchasing.
Manage budgets for supplies services and rental income.
Develop rate structures for chargeable services.
Supervise greenhouse caretaker and student worker(s).
Manage key and card access systems including electronic locks.
Oversee telecommunications and conference room scheduling.
Coordinate setup for events and specialized equipment (e.g. liquid nitrogen).
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Level Guidelines
Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals
Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Responds to complicated inquiries provides training and provides direction to lower-level staff
May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e. leads a small work team)
May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS810Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date:
January 15 2026Posting Close Date:
January 25 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18443Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Construction Management
- Maintenance
- Quality Management
- Geometry
- Property Management
- Supervising Experience
- Commercial Cleaning
- Google Suite
About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
