Building Manager, The Harry Ransom Center

Building Maintenance:Plan, prioritize, and manage preventive and corrective maintenance of traditional building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, environmental controls, and grounds, as well as specialized archival building systems, including nitrate and acetate film vaults, coordinating closely with staff, UT Facilities and external service providers.Manage facilities-related projects, including renovations, construction, space planning, procurement, asset management, vendor coordination, and facility enhancements, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with University standards, applicable codes, and museum requirements.Conduct regular, documented facilities walkthroughs and perform routine building maintenance tasks to ensure building functionality, safety, and appearance.Manage and maintain the Ransom Centers exterior grounds including dumpster corrals, parking areas, and receiving dock operations and scheduling, coordinating deliveries, contractors, exhibition logistics, and building access to support daily operations and activities.Collaborate with University Facilities Operations, Building Automation System (BAS), Building Optimization Team (BOT), and other campus partners to maintain critical building infrastructure and environmental conditions that support the preservation of museum collections.Operational Coordination and Collaboration:Serve as the primary point of contact for facilities-related vendors, contractors, and service providers, coordinating work, monitoring quality, and ensuring compliance with contractual and operational standards.Oversee facilities inventories, supplies, work order requests, space records, and other operational documentation to support efficient facilities management.On-call to respond to any after hours or off hours facilities alarms that put the Ransom Centers collection at risk.Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure business needs are met, including, but not limited to maintaining functional workspaces for all staff, serving as point of contact and resource for departmental work needs, and working in a timely manner with departments to ensure event spaces, exhibition galleries, building systems, and facility amenities are fully operational and presentation-ready.Provide facilities expertise during emergency situations and collaborate with Security and other University partners to support business continuity and emergency response.Continuous Improvement:Evaluate facilities operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability, customer service, and the overall functionality of Ransom Center facilities.Develop and maintain facilities documentation, schedules, inventories, and operational procedures.Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.