Facilities Manager

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead campus facilities and safety operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Trenton, New Jersey. This onsite role supports a higher education environment and oversees day-to-day building services, maintenance coordination, contractor performance, and operational readiness across the campus. The position also plays a key role in renovation planning, regulatory compliance, and maintaining safe, reliable facilities that serve a 24/7 academic community.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily facilities operations by coordinating managers, administrative staff, skilled trades, custodial teams, grounds crews, and external service providers.

• Establish work priorities, distribute assignments, and monitor service quality to ensure campus needs are addressed efficiently across multiple functional areas.

• Oversee the upkeep of building systems, utilities, and infrastructure to maintain dependable campus operations and minimize service disruptions.

• Support the planning and execution of renovation, construction, and capital improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to applicable codes, statutes, and safety requirements.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, regulatory representatives, and university stakeholders to move projects forward and resolve operational concerns.

• Manage vendor and service contracts tied to facilities operations, confirming that scope, timelines, and performance expectations are met.

• Prepare operational summaries and reports for leadership, including materials that support executive and board-level decision-making.

• Promote a strong safety culture by leading training, addressing workplace hazards, coordinating audits, and partnering with environmental and compliance specialists.

• Maintain campus readiness during severe weather and after-hours situations by supporting safe access, emergency response, and continuous operational coverage.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, construction oversight, or project management, ideally within higher education or a comparable setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, occupational safety practices, safety audits, and facility compliance standards.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and provide clear direction in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the judgment to respond effectively during urgent or high-impact situations.
• Experience managing contractors, service agreements, and multiple simultaneous facilities priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across a campus community.

Compensation

$54.00-$60.00 Hourly

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