The Facilities Operations Manager (FOM) is responsible for safely managing the operational demands for their assigned facilities or properties in the Longwood Medical Area. The candidate must be able to organize and prioritize multiple competing and conflicting tasks and projects with limited resources, effectively manage stressful situations, and consistently make effective, high-quality decisions. They must also understand and develop open, proactive, effective, and consistent communication with occupants and department coordinators. The candidate will have overall responsibility and oversight of maintenance and operations and contract management services for the areas of responsibility.
The candidate must be capable of actively monitoring building system performance, energy usage, appearance, and aesthetics, which require considerable walking and climbing. Knowledge of building systems, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and services is necessary to perform cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Audits of maintenance tasks for workmanship and completeness are also required to identify systems/components in need of repair or replacement. The candidate must also actively monitor operational services and work within their facilities, reinforcing facility standards for all those performing services.
The Facilities Operations Manager will frequently communicate with occupants and department coordinators to manage repairs/replacements of building systems/components, renovations, and planned and unplanned system shutdowns. The FOM will ensure the coordination and completeness of renovations by the Planning, Design, and Construction group.
The candidate will participate and contribute to the Facilities Group's long-range and strategic planning and assist in developing and tracking the detailed, zero-based annual operating budget. The candidate will develop and implement innovative processes and programs that reduce operating costs, improve efficiencies, and increase productivity. The Candidate will also monitor and manage contracted services as required – including initiating purchase orders for goods and services within the area of responsibility, actively monitoring performance criteria per scope of work and contractual agreements, performing periodic bidding, and creating change orders. This may sometimes require assisting with implementing and managing new and existing maintenance service contracts, i.e., elevators, facilities maintenance, sterilization, pest management, wastewater management, etc.
The candidate must be able to pay attention to detail when reviewing bids and invoices and actively monitor trend data and contractor performance indicators while proactively overseeing all building infrastructure services in accordance with HMS standard processes, procedures, goals, and values. Continuous learning, industry experience, and exposure are a necessity. This will occur through participation in benchmarking, industry education seminars, and conferences, which may require occasional travel.
As an Emergency Response Organization (ERO) member, this position is expected to be reachable 24 hours/7 Days per week to assist in person or remotely with campus and facilities-related emergency activities as necessary. This position will be part of a rotating on-call schedule in which the individual will rotate with others to be on call for twenty-four hours a day and seven days on assigned weeks in the year.
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Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 059. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
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