The Office of Physical Resources & Planning (OPRP) provides complete and integrated planning and design services, construction management, and building renewal, maintenance, and operations management to maintain the physical resources of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) campus.
The Area Manager is responsible for managing a wide range of support functions and all activities relating to building operations, building systems, safety, security, maintenance and services, and facility budget control for Physics buildings including Jefferson/Lyman, LISE, 38 Oxford, Hoffman Lab, Palfrey House, and the Oakridge/EPS Seismograph Building, 60 Oxford, approximately 600,000 sq. ft.
Position Description:
- Leads all aspects of building operations to ensure the highest quality service is provided.
- Provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to 3 staff and multiple embedded vendors.
- Develops, prepares, and manages annual building budgets and requests.
- Establishes preventative maintenance programs, and oversees processes needed for maintenance, emergency repairs, safety programs, and renovations.
- Analyzes, plans, schedules & manages multiple projects and renovations including some capital projects.
- Reviews computer-based HVAC, security & fire systems, monitors safety compliance, coordinates inspections, and ensures compliance with codes & regulations.
- Directs and oversees the day-to-day activity of custodial staff, mail clerks, building trades, and numerous contractors to ensure timely, cost-effective, and correct completion of the work.
- Maintains the security of the buildings through proper attention to access control, security procedures, and the condition of locking devices.
- Responds to emergency situations as appropriate during working and off-hours.
- Carries out programs of the Office of Physical Resources.
- Continually reviews security and facility needs for portfolio.
- Continually manages and monitors the project and work order systems.
- Works closely with OPRP and Harvard University Office for Sustainability staff to implement best operations and maintenance practices, and to actively participate in FAS greenhouse gas and energy reduction efforts and goals.
Physical Requirements: Walk through campus facilities including mechanical spaces, roofs, etc.
Working Conditions: During emergency situations and severe inclement weather this position is designated as essential and critical to the operations of the FAS.
Work Format Details: This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Schedule: M-F 8-4
