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Manager, Facilities Engineering

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2025

About the role

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Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!

Why Choose Us?

At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Manager, Facilities Engineering

JOB PURPOSE:

Manage and direct the operational and personnel functions for the Facilities Engineering unit to include providing professional engineering services for university facilities and public works projects (Major Maintenance) as required by the State of Wyoming. Provide oversight of designs and construction as the Engineer of Record for UW Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide professional engineering (mechanical and electrical) services for public works projects.
Develop project scope for maintenance and renovation projects including independent design, planning, scheduling and preparation of drawings and specifications. Incorporate economic analysis and life cycle costing in project selection.
Manage projects by organizing resources, setting priorities, selecting contractors and tracking monthly progress.
Perform engineering calculations required for analysis, design, modification and replacement of building systems. Estimate costs for labor, equipment, materials and total project expenses.
Conduct technical review of construction documents and assess project impact on existing building systems and structures. Identify and resolve engineering and design issues.
Provide professional engineering stamps on bidding and construction documents.
Support major maintenance planning and prioritization.
Supervise engineers and interns, providing training, mentoring and work scheduling to enhance efficiency and expertise.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, the International Building Code (IBC), and other applicable state and local regulations to uphold quality assurance. Perform site inspections.
Ensure contract compliance, evaluate product and service quality and review and enforce warranties.
Negotiate and manage consultant contracts. Prepare bid and request for proposal documents. Advertise and bid projects and review for compliance and acceptance. Manage agreements and records for projects.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Participate in the interviewing and hiring process for designated positions.
Participate in committee meetings to contribute to policy development and strategic planning for the future.
Act on behalf of the Deputy Director, in their absence.

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