The ITS Facilities Manager will officially report to the ITS Construction Manager in Baylor's Information Technology (IT) Department, but offices in Baylor's Facilities Management Department and will receive tactical day-to-day direction on tasks and duties from a collaboration between the ITS Construction Manager and Facilities Management leadership/managers. All work and advisement provided by the ITS Facilities Manager will align with the technology standards and processes required by ITS. This new position will ensure synergies for all IT aspects related to Facilities Management's construction projects, smaller scale renovation projects, as well as day-to-day operations with Baylor's facilities service providers and other vendors. This position requires in-person presence at the Baylor University Facilities Management office.
A Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant work experience is required. A Master's degree and three years of relevant work experience is preferred. A combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of the required degree and/or years of experience.
Additional qualifications include:
Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds
Excellent stakeholder-facing partnership attributes and written and verbal communication skills
Discretion and self-motivation
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking
Demonstrated understanding of project management processes, strategies, and methods
Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
Must have a current driver's license.
Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed for special events or meetings
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.
What You Will Do
In coordination with Technology Project Manager create scope of work documents for construction and renovation projects detailing IT infrastructure requirements to support such systems including but not limited to: network, phone, cable-TV, audio-visual equipment, and security (i.e., cameras and card readers) systems, by partnering with campus stakeholders, 3rd party architects and vendors, Baylor project managers, and others
Collaborate with the ITS technology project team to provide support on construction and renovations projects serving as the liaison for the ITS networking, telephone, and security groups during the design and construction periods
Provide guidance and recommendations to Facilities Management project managers, stakeholders, and 3rd party contractors, professional services firms, and other vendors, in the selection of IT related equipment
Review design drawings to ensure proper IT equipment and supporting infrastructure (i.e., electricity and server rooms/closets, lighting, A/C) are properly accounted for in design, thus minimizing/eliminating construction change orders
Walk job sites and partner with construction project managers and contractors to identify IT-related construction issues and monitor the progress and quality of installed work
Attend regularly scheduled project meetings with architects, contractors, campus stakeholders, Baylor project managers, and others
Identify the locations of the Building Automation Systems equipment that interface with the Baylor network
Review security systems design and equipment locations in conjunction with the Technology Project Manager, architect and the security consultant and representatives from the Baylor University Department of Public Safety; security systems include, but are not limited to, card access, timed access, intrusion alarm, video security, emergency (panic) alarms, and emergency phones and call boxes.
Verify that provisions are made for the appropriate communications services connection and interface with the various equipment and systems within the project, including but not limited to: Fire Alarm, Voice Evacuation, Elevators, Building Automation/Energy Management, Audio Visual
Coordinate the technology and communications design and installation for on-campus projects involving third party vendors and tenants, including cell phone installations and other service providers services, and their interface with other Baylor contracted on-campus service providing companies
Serve as a member of the Baylor Department of Public Safety TSAT committee to review security related services, systems, and equipment
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
About Us: Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris, and academic strategic plan, Illuminate.