Position Summary:

• Serves in the role of facility advisor to the Director. Plans, budgets and schedules all facility-related construction, renovation, modification, preventive maintenance and operations and revises them as needed. Manages budgets and maintains records of fiscal expenditures. Directs the preparation of short-term and long-term operations and maintenance plans based on the Strategic Plans of the school and university.
•  Develops long range plans, conceptual designs and capital budget requests for all facility-related projects. Analyzes facilities operational requirements (including mechanical, architectural and support systems) and makes short-term and long-term recommendations regarding space allocation, layout, communications services and assignment for all campus units/buildings. Coordinates activities of all support services departments related to office/lab relocations and renovations including, but not limited to, Physical Plant, Environmental Services, IT (data and telephone), University Facilities and Capital Planning and locksmith. Inspects construction, renovation and installation progress to ensure compliance with established specifications. 
• Inspects and evaluates use of on-campus and off-campus facilities. Conducts audits to support facility and campus site planning. Serves at the principle liaison with Rutgers Employee Health Services (REHS) and the university Fire Inspector to ensure that all medical school buildings, both on and off campus, provide a safe education and work environment for students, faculty and staff. 
• Manages the operation of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Machine and Instrument Repair Shops. Manages the financial accounts assigned in support of shop and equipment expenditures. Initiates all purchase requests, staffing requisitions and vendor payments. Prepares annual budget for Equipment Services program and submits monthly activity reports. 
• Develops and implements programs and systems for the maintenance and operation of shared laboratory equipment. Responsibilities include recommendations for new and replacement equipment and the administration of repair orders, service contracts and maintenance records. Assists the Purchasing Department and represents RWJMS in negotiations with vendors for supplies, equipment and services related to the operations and functions of the Shared Equipment Services program. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline or related field, plus at least six (6) years of progressively responsible technical and administrative experience. 
• Two (2) years of supervisory and/or management experience required. 
• Technical experience should include responsibility in a scientific, healthcare, research, or academic environment including medical or research instrumentation. 
• Management experience should include working with purchasing systems, inventory control and equipment maintenance administration.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement. 

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands:  Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds. 
• Work Environment:  Office environment. Moderate noise. 

Posting Number: 26ST1065

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