Senior Building Administrator - Penn Engineering

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Posted Job Title

Senior Building Administrator - Penn Engineering

Job Profile Title

Building Administrator Senior

Job Description Summary

The Senior Building Administrator has shared responsibility for the day to day operations and maintenance of several buildings across the Penn Engineering portfolio, including facilities repairs and maintenance, cleanliness (housekeeping), mission continuity, lab/life safety, security, building access and key control. Provide indirect supervision of the Services Assistants who identify, prioritize & resolve building operational needs working in conjunction with both internal unionized and external service providers to meet customer satisfaction and departmental needs and mission critical goals. Represent the Engineering and Operation Services (EOS) department at capital project meetings and share oversight of renovation projects and facilities related work requests - some of which can be highly involved and or sophisticated involving complex building systems such as building automation systems, HVAC and electrical distribution. Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors who support critical infrastructure for academic and research missions for Penn Engineering. Regularly interact with FRES Administration to ensure service level agreements are being met. Maintain departmental database integrity for Work Orders, Keys, etc. Maintain shared 24/7 on call status for emergency situations and Penn Engineering needs such as utility shutdowns, lab lockouts, elevator entrapments, etc

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the various aspects of physical plant operations, including complex mechanical and electrical systems. Has shared responsibility for ensuring maintenance across the Penn Engineering portfolio is completed on time and on budget. Share 24/7 on call status for emergencies. 

• Oversee maintenance needs at satellite facilities using contract labor.

• Conduct daily/weekly building inspection a