Architectural Trades Manager

Company: Agcar
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University's physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university's academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford's 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as "Caretakers of a Legacy." Architectural Trades The Architectural Trades are an integral part of maintaining and improving the structures on campus, including Carpentry shop, Glass shop, Sign shop and Lock Shop. These shops provide a range of services to academic, research, library and special University facilities which include: Emergency Response Routine Maintenance Remodeling Design Services Repairs & Alterations to Existing Structures Job Purpose: Oversee and manage assigned staff, including other supervisors/managers, engaged in facilities management or building/equipment maintenance. Participate in department/unit strategic management. In this position you will

• Oversee the daily operation and management of assigned facilities and programs, including scheduling and assigning work to staff and coordinating with staff, subcontractors, and/or vendors; coaching lower-level managerial staff; overseeing staffing and performance evaluation of assigned staff; contributing to department or division staffing needs forecast.
• Clarify and resolve problems spanning multiple areas or technical fields and/or oversee or develop programs within assigned facilities.\
• Manage and/or develop budget for area of responsibility, including staffing, maintenance, contracts, etc.
• Manage ongoing service contracts as applicable.
• Participate in department/unit strategic management, including making recommendations involving short-term planning for facility-type projects and for longer-range programs/projects; providing input into long-range financial, budgeting, and programmatic planning and development; providing input into the development of policies and procedures; interpret and manage policies and procedures for assigned area.
• Oversee and/or monitor project activities; ensure integration with larger unit goals; coordinate with staff, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with increasing responsibilities in management positions in the building trades i.e., Project Superintendent, General Contractor, Department Manager
  • Experience with estimating multi discipline work i.e. tenant improvement projects, involving Carpentry, Locksmithing, Glazing, Painting & Sign work.
  • Full understanding of door hardware, mechanical locks and access control systems.
  • Previous experience & responsibility in successfully tracking financials at the project and department level.
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, strong business decorum, relationship building & experience with motivating & building teams.
  • Previous experience managing workers represented by a CBA.
  • Ability to work with Planning & Scheduling partners to adjust staffing & resources to meet a dynamic workload. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering or other appropriate technical area, or combination of technical education, training, and experience. Two or more years of experience managing facilities operations and maintenance staff in an environment with a variety of building types (administrative offices, classrooms, laboratories, residential & dining facilities, auditoriums, etc.). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Knowledge of environmental and safety rules, regulations, and policies. Ability to conduct job site inspections to ensure compliance.
    • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
    • Demonstrated experience managing service contracts.
    • Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets.
    • Demonstrated experience planning, developing, and implementing programs.
    • Ability to interpret planning specifications, documents, working drawings, and related reports. Certifications and Licenses: None PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
      • Frequently sitting, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
      • Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 11-20 pounds.
      • Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh > 40 pounds. * - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. WORKING CONDITIONS:
        • Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations.
        • May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA.
        • May working at heights 4 - 10 ft. WORK STANDARDS:
          • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
          • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
          • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, . The work performed by this position will be on-site at the Stanford University Campus. The expected pay range for this position is $109,000 to $149,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additional Information
            • Schedule: Full-time
            • Job Code: 4296
            • Employee Status: Regular
            • Grade: M
            • Requisition ID: 99200
            • Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible

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