Area Manager, GSAS Facilities

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience. Job Summary: The Area Manager for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) is responsible for complete facility management of 8 buildings,  225,000 square feet and a budget of 2.6  million. The building portfolio includes graduate dormitories, administrative offices, library collections and a dining facility.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Responsible for all facilities operations including: Oversees the maintenance & operations of the facilities to provide a safe home for graduate and undergraduate students. Regularly interacts with student residents, faculty, and staff responding to occupant building problems/requests promptly and resolving them quickly. Responsible for budget management, vendor selection, & managing relationships with many Harvard departments.Directs day-to-day activity of custodial staff, building trades, & contractors to assure timely and cost-effective completion of work.Maintains the security of the buildings through proper attention to access control, security procedures and the condition of locking devices.Reviews computer-based HVAC, security and fire systems, monitors safety compliance, coordinates inspections and ensures compliance with codes & regulations.Works closely with OPRP and Harvard University Office for Sustainability staff to implement best operations and maintenance practices, and to actively participate in FAS greenhouse gas and energy reduction efforts and goals for House. Responds to emergency situations as appropriate during both working and off-hours.·         Occasional planned weekend work including student move-in and move-out & Summer School move-in.Working Conditions:  This is an on-campus critical position. Physical Requirements:  Abi...