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EER Building Manager, Cockrell School of Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Location
Austin, TX
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Job overview

The EER Building Manager coordinates facilities operations, renovations, maintenance, space readiness, and building access for the Cockrell School of Engineering. The role works with university service units, faculty, researchers, contractors, vendors, and campus safety partners. It also manages specialty gas distribution and inventory controls, supports emergency preparedness, and serves on the CSE on-call support team and safety committee.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project CoordinationFacilities ManagementBuilding MaintenanceWork Order AdministrationSpace Management

Full job description

Facilities Operations, Renovations, and Project Coordination Coordinate laboratory renovations, equipment installations, and space improvement projects in partnership with Cockrell School personnel, faculty members, and research groups.Serve as the primary liaison with Facilities Services, Planning Design and Construction Services (PDC), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), contractors, and vendors.Coordinate facilities-related work orders and service requests across multiple university service units, including Plumbing, Electrical, Locks and Keys, Furniture, Events, Moving Services, and other support groups.Monitor project schedules, communicate impacts to stakeholders, and help ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.Building Maintenance and Infrastructure Management Oversee maintenance, repair, and safety activities for EER. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve facility and infrastructure issues affecting building operations. Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and building system inspections. Develop scopes of work, estimate project requirements, and submit work orders related to repairs, renovations, and operational improvements. Monitor building systems and support efforts to ensure reliable operation of critical infrastructure.Work Order Administration and Space Readiness Manage Facilities Services work orders from initiation through completion. Serve as the primary point of contact for facility renovations and space-related projects. Coordinate laboratory clean-outs, move-ins, move-outs, and space readiness activities. Maintain accurate records related to facility projects and occupancy changes. Assist with space planning efforts and support departmental space inventory initiatives.Chemical and Gas Distribution Management Manage specialty gas distribution systems and Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) inventory controls and charge backs.Coordinate deliveries, storage, tracking, and usage documentation in accordance with applicable safety requirements and university procedures.Collaborate with researchers and safety personnel to ensure compliance with UT established standards. Serve on the CSE on call team and calibrate with the other CSE building Managers support team for all CSE managed buildings. Space Management and Building Access ControlCoordinate building access through university access control systems and serve as the primary contact for access-related issues.Support departmental planning efforts by providing accurate space utilization information and maintaining campus required space data / usage. Partner with faculty and administrative staff regarding office, laboratory, and shared space assignments.Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness Serve as a liaison with Environmental Health and Safety, Custodial Services, University Police, Emergency Management, and other campus partners. Develop, maintain, and implement building-specific emergency preparedness and response procedures.Coordinate emergency planning, drills, training activities, and continuity-of-operations initiatives.Support compliance with safety regulations, university policies, and best practices.Serve on the CSE On-Call support team and safety committee to ensure compliance with EHS lab safety standards.Other DutiesPerform other related duties and special projects assigned.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,137 open Facilities Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$126–187K/yr42 salary ranges
  • US median$25–35/hr200 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 154 open Facilities Management jobs in Texas and 2,137 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Facilities Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (1,525 postings).
Education
267 of the 2,137 open Facilities Management jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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