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Midland, MI - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Working/Functional Title

Site Manager

Position Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the operational technical administrative and financial functions of a research-focused facility. This role ensures the effective maintenance and upkeep of the building and its infrastructure manages facility operations and vendor coordination and supports scientific research through specialized logistical procurement and facility related services. The position provides direct supervision to assigned staff and plays a critical role in fostering a safe efficient and productive environment for research and educational activities and related services. The position provides direct supervision to assigned staff and plays a critical role in fostering a safe efficient and productive environment for research and educational activities.

Success in this role requires strong organizational skillsproficiencyin facility operations and maintenance processes sound judgment effective communication and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with a high degree of position requiresconsistentoffice presence five days per week along withon-callavailabilityto address facility emergenciesasneeded.

Theroleworks both independently and collaboratively with MSU St. Andrews team members and partners across the university. Frequent internal interactions include scientific staff Finance Human Resources MSU Extension and 4H. External partners include contractors vendors MSU Police the Midland Fire Department andlogisticsproviders involved in domestic and international shipments. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Innovation and Economic position is a one year enddatedposition with the potential for extension.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration -15%

  • Coordinate and support event planning and executionofevents

  • Co-facilitate the Summer Research Programincludingparticipantrecruitment onboarding andengagement

  • Conduct building tours for visitors guestsandnew staff

  • Participate in management and leadership development training

  • Serve as a member of search committeesto support recruitment ofnew staff

New Business Development 15 %

  • Developand implement communicationstrategies(web advertising outreach)to attract new clients

  • Utilizenetworking industry events marketingactivitiesto expand client engagementandsecurepotential projects

  • Arrange meetingswith prospective clients build rapport address client objectives

  • Collaboratewith scientific staff and externalpartnerstoattract andcultivatenew research projects

FacilityOperations andMaintenance -30%

  • Oversee maintenancerepairand refurbishmentof building equipment and site infrastructure

  • Collaborate with MSU IT to configure andmaintaininternet access points and troubleshoot connectivity issues

  • Assiststaff with orderingoridentifyingcompliant software solutions

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related concernsissuesandsupportneeds

  • Manage and coordinate all contractual work associated withfacilityoperations and improvementprojects

  • Collaborate with MSU Police toensuresecurity and safety protocols

  • Partner with scientific staff to support the design and construction of specialized research apparatusand equipment

  • Coordinatedomesticand internationalshipmentson behalf of scientificstaff to ensureproper handlingand compliance.

Finance/Procurement-20%

  • Manage invoicing for contract research activities

  • Develop andmaintainProjectDevelopment proposalsfor contract research

  • Prepare andmonitorbudgets associated with contractual agreements

  • Collaborate with Finance on budgeting reporting andensuringfinancial compliance

  • Identifyopportunities for costsavings andimplement financialefficiencyimprovements

  • Process billing and invoices related to facility operationsandservices

  • Monitor purchase updatetheannual assetinventoryreport

  • Orderequipmentchemicalsand supplies to supportscientificactivities and facilityoperations

Supervision -20%

  • Provide direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff

  • Offer ongoing coachingfeedbackandsupport to promote professionalgrowthand performance

  • Monitor and approve employee work hours

  • Conduct annual performance evaluations in alignment with university standards

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in facilities management business management or science; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in facilities management and building operations; experience with building management systems; knowledge of building operations and support; and experience with accounting and financial analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job requires managing and administering scientific laboratories and buildings or a facility related to the area of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Skill Set Requirements
  • Technical Skills:Proficiencywith use of acomputerMSOffice suite adaptability to learn and master university financial and information to diagnose issues with building infrastructure.
  • Soft Skills:Organizational skills collaborationeffective communicationproblem-solving adaptabilityproficiencyin facility operations and maintenance processesmotivation time management.
  • Experience:Five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible and expansive work experience infacility and business management.
  • Other Qualifications:This position partners with Environmental Health and Safety and the Midland Fire Departmentfor routine training and inspectionto ensure the building is up to code.
Physical Demands
  • Mobility:Ability to move around the facility walking standing sitting bending lifting.
  • Lifting:The abilitytolift upto50pounds.
  • Working Conditions:Requires manual dexterityhand-eyecoordination standingfor extended periods.
Additional Desirable Skills
  • Proficiencywith hand tools power tools packaging equipment scientificequipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume & Cover Letter

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is a off-dated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possibility of extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Summary of Physical Demands

  • Physical Demands

    • Mobility:Ability to move around the facility walking standing sitting bending lifting.

    • Lifting:The abilitytolift upto50pounds.

    • Working Conditions:Requires manual dexterityhand-eyecoordination standingfor extended periods.

    The Bidding Eligibility ends on 03/24/2026 at 11:55 PM


Required Experience:

Manager

Working/Functional TitleSite ManagerPosition SummaryThis position is responsible for overseeing the operational technical administrative and financial functions of a research-focused facility. This role ensures the effective maintenance and upkeep of the building and its infrastructure manages facil...
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