Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM On occasion, employee may be needed to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 09/15/2025 Open until filled No Closing Date 10/01/2025 Proposed Starting Date 11/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Operations Manager FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), Registered Landscape Architect (RLA), Professional Project Manager (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) for preferred qualifications.
Position Summary
The Director of Maintenance Project Management (MPM) reports to the Senior Director of Operations and Infrastructure in the Facilities Management Division. The Director of PMP is responsible for the overall managerial oversight of the construction project management office (CPMO) consisting of two (2) Senior Project Managers, 12 Project Managers, Manager of Budget & Capital Expenses, 2 Contract Professionals, and an Administrative Specialist .This position leads the development, strategy, assignment, execution, and administration of campus maintenance construction projects in all phases of project management. The position is responsible for the complete management of the annual Major Repair and Renovation (MRR) program cycle and many efforts relating to sustainability and utility management. Typical project portfolio consists of renovations, repair, maintenance, and customer funded requests. Duties also include supervision of all FMD contracting actions and oversight of contracting personnel. This leader sets the strategic direction for the department, as well as ensures the team is performing effectively and efficiently. The Director of MPM will identify and implement best practices for the department and develop metrics to evaluate and manage performance. The Director of MPM will bring innovation, attention to client services, and proactively adapt to emerging trends in support of our mission. This director shall be a technical expert in building systems and construction project management as well as being a dynamic and experienced leader for large organizations. Work shall be performed in accordance with general polices and procedures; however, the Director of MPM is needed to make technical decisions and exercise considerable initiative and creativity to accomplish the mission. This employee will have considerable experience in team leadership and facilities maintenance, and construction project management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Licensed Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect, with the ability to be registered in the state of Georgia within 6 months of date of hire.
• Certified Education Facilities Professional (CEFP) and/or LEED Accredited Professional, Certified Construction Management Professional, or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of the modern principles and practices of construction, project management, and maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of, and experience in, modern building maintenance, alternation, project management, and operations.
• Strong record of mentorship and leadership.
• Extensive experience in management of facilities operations, planning, work management, training, and organizational control.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of technical and professional subordinates.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and carry out complex oral and written instructions, including the reading and interpretation of construction documents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with various constituencies including university faculty, staff, and administrative personnel.
• Ability to respond to university emergencies 24×7×365.
• Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of business continuity, incident command systems and emergency response and recovery.
• Ability to think and act decisively under duress and during emergency situations, placing human safety before the preservation of property.
• Prepare budgets and monitor the disbursement of funds.
• Analyze highly conceptual issues and problems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using standard office software applications for facilities management systems.

Physical Demands

• Sit at a computer for up to 8 hours a day.
• Traverse active construction job sites.
• Climb ladders and work from heights while wearing approved personal protective equipment.
• Driving to perform job related duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide overall managerial oversight for the Maintenance Project Management Department.
• Set the strategic direction for the department, as well as ensure the department's operational components are performing effectively and efficiently.
• Identifies and implements best practices for the department and develops metrics to evaluate and manage performance.
• Brings innovation and emerging trends to the department.
• Maintain awareness of latest methods, products, and systems to maximize efficiency and ensure employee safety.
• Will represent the department in monthly stakeholder meetings on project updates with senior leadership, Office of Research, Office of University Architects, and various colleges at UGA.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for human resources and fiscal management of the Maintenance Project Management Department. This includes annual budget development, implementation, interpretation and periodic review. This also includes collaboration with FMD Human Resources to ensure proper hiring and evaluation of all assigned employees.
• Collaboration with FMD Human Resources to ensure proper hiring and performance evaluations of all assigned employees.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, schedule creation, and budget setting of Major Repair and Renovation (MRR), projects.
• Sets priorities for the team.
• Collaborates with peers and FMD leadership to form and maintain a master project schedule, annual MRR plans, and long-term capital outlay plans.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops and implements work standards and training that contribute to the personal and professional development of employees and maintain high quality standards.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Kasie Price Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-7432

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents