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University of Michigan Facilities Project Manager and Designer in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Facilities Project Manager and Designer
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
TheUniversity of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor (https://www.lib.umich.edu/) is one of the world's largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community of 19 schools and colleges with a vision to serve humanity as the defining public institution. The library's mission is to support, enhance, and collaborate in the instructional, research, and service activities of faculty, students, and staff and contribute to the common good by collecting, organizing, preserving, communicating, sharing, and creating the record of human knowledge.
The Facilities Project Manager and Designer will assist in the strategic and design aspects of collections, public, and employee spaces in all of our Libraries and managed spaces. You will report to the Director of Library Facilities and work within theLibrary Facilities department (https://www.lib.umich.edu/about-us/our-divisions-and-departments/deans-office/library-facilities) , which consists of six members. We oversee 800,000 square feet of space in four primary buildings. The Library Facilities department evolves regularly to respond to the needs of the campus and support the mission of the Library by taking on new tasks, improving and adapting workflows, and engaging in both maintenance and responsive design for spaces.
As part of theLibrary Facilities team (https://www.lib.umich.edu/about-us/our-divisions-and-departments/deans-office/library-facilities) , you will assist in addressing maintenance needs and support the Director of Library Facilities in coordinating infrastructure projects in Library managed spaces. The Facilities department works collaboratively with Library and campus departments on needs related to space management and building or room-level maintenance.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourage employees to incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work. More information can be found in ourDiversity Strategic Plan (https://www.lib.umich.edu/about-us/about-library/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-accessibility/diversity-strategic-plan) .
What You'll Do
Design and Project Management
Assist in developing and executing Library-wide workflows and processes to strategically invest in our physical spaces, including staff, programmed, and open study areas.
Collaborate with library employees to create spatial workflows, draft layouts, and designs for offices and workspaces; including picking finishes and purchasing furniture based on user decisions, library priorities and scope, and university guidelines.
With some supervision, plan and execute space management, programming, and design projects for public and employee spaces; including assessment after project completion.
Coordinate large department relocations including developing floorplans, meeting with departments to review and scope layouts, furniture and accessory purchases and installation, and associated demolition or infrastructure changes (electrical, etc.)
Manage comprehensive project plans including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and cost estimates, and work within the allocated budget.
Engage with different partners such as our building members and University partners, including Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals like architects, engineers, interior designers, and construction trades.
Maintain building floor plans (digital and print,) print directories, informational and directional signage, and guides to assist Library users and employees in navigating our campus-wide facilities.
Departmental Procedures
Assist the Director of Library Facilities in coordinating various projects, including as-needed or ongoing maintenance.
Chair or participate in library or campus committees relevant to work responsibilities or professional interests, such as library wayfinding, room reservations, etc.
Facilities Maintenance
- Call work orders into the Facilities Service Center when necessary and follow up on work requests with the Region Maintenance, Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Building Services, Construction Services and customer to ensure their completion.
Why Work at Michigan?
The University of Michigan offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness) including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous time off (24 vacation days per year and 15 sick days per year)
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Professional development opportunities
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and more
Required Qualifications*
A bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three or more years of demonstrated experience managing renovation projects ranging in scale from small to large through all phases of programming to assessment.
Experience managing construction schedules and design-related budgets.
Experience participating in or planning in space analysis or strategic planning related to facilities.
Experience with space design and furniture purchasing.
Experience using drafting and 3D software such as AutoCAD and Rhino 3D.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Additional Information
The work requirements for this position allow for hybrid work, which is both onsite and remote work. Occasionally, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently at the discretion of management or the job requirements.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- As part of your duties, you will occasionally move through the building and ascend/descend flights of stairs to different floors.
For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact [email protected] .
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
255957
Working Title
Facilities Project Manager and Designer
Job Title
Facilities Coordinator/Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Univ Library
Department
Library Dean Office-Facilities
Posting Begin/End Date
10/22/2024 - 11/05/2024
Salary
$72,000.00 - $85,000.00
Career Interest
Facilities Operations
Libraries & Museums
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