ARC/OSRF Supervisor of Maintenance & Infrastructure

DepartmentBSD ARC - Veterinary Services 2About the DepartmentThe Animal Resources Center (ARC) at the University of Chicago supports animal research by ensuring humane care and proper use of all laboratory animals. It oversees all research animals on campus, manages six facilities and a business office, and includes husbandry, maintenance, operations, veterinary care, and finance/administration. ARC is part of the Office of Shared Research Facilities, which also manages BSD core facilities.Job SummaryThe job supervises and monitors a team of support staff responsible for the capital projects delivery process, from the design phase through commissioning and close-out. Is responsible for managing the construction and renovation of physical assets and bringing assets online in the most efficient and effective manner.ResponsibilitiesOversee the delivery process of all ARC/OSRF renovation/construction projects from the design phase through close out/completion. Coordinates schedules and provides status updates and reports on active projects to the Associate Director.Oversee preventative maintenance schedules for external vendors. Provides forecasts for expected life of equipment and plans for capital replacements proactively. Responsible for supervising the maintenance & infrastructure team’s assignments, performance and time approval.Oversee the monitoring of environmental conditions (lights, temperature and humidity) and verifies proper operation of building systems. Manages responses to infrastructural/building deficiencies. Communicates deficiencies to Associate Director and works closely with veterinary faculty to resolve issues.Responsible for maintaining working relationships with University and UCMC facilities and physical plant groups. Supervises external groups/contractors/service providers while on site to ensure UC construction standards and provides applicable training. Manages requests (RFPs) and assesses quotes from vendors and coordinates the bidding and selection process of outside contractors/vendors and development of budgets with the finance group and University Procurement.Responsible for developing, organizing and creating reports and presentations relevant to ARC/OSRF infrastructure/renovation/construction projects. Manages activities/visits with external groups, service providers and contractors.Supervises the development and implementation of the team's design and construction standards to ensure quality, compatibility with sustainability plans, and timeliness.Coordinates the bidding and selection of outside contractors and development of budgets and project building plans.Prepares the maintenance and delivery of budgets and schedules on a daily basis. Provides status updates and reports of active development projects.Plans the project closeout process including final punch list completion, as-built documentation, and transition to Asset Management team through warranty period.Performs other related work as needed.Minim...