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The Facilities Engineering Institute Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for a Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute (PSFEI) service program responsible for delivering facility assessment, planning, energy procurement and management, adult educational and training programs, and engineering advisory services to public-sector clients; directs client relationships, contract administration, technical operations, staff, and resources to ensure the successful delivery of complex programs and projects; leads the development of innovative services, standardized practices, and long-range initiatives that enhance organizational performance and advance programmatic strategic objectives.

• Oversee the strategic and operational direction of PSFEI, or a PSFEI service division; establish priorities, align services with organizational objectives, and oversee the delivery of services for multiple public sector clients
• Serve as principal investigator for all grants and agreements for PSFEI; ensure accountability for compliance with University policies, standards, contract clauses; prepare budgets including authorization forms, justifications, and proposals; approve effort certifications; coordinate with Office of Engineering Research Administration and Office of Sponsored Programs
• Direct contract administration and client service delivery for complex, multi-year service agreements; develop and oversee contract interpretation, scope management, project priorities, resource allocations, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality assurance to ensure contractual compliance and exceptional client service; negotiate scope and cost with clients
• Serve as the principal liaison with client organizations; cultivate collaborative partnerships with executive leadership, facility managers, engineers, and stakeholders; evaluate client needs, recommend technical solutions, negotiate expanded services, and ensure responsive communication throughout project execution; propose new service offerings to meet emerging needs
• Provide technical expertise related to all aspects of facility management; oversee assessments, investigations, evaluations, deficiency analyses, predictive maintenance analysis, preventative maintenance and testing, construction cost estimating, and planning recommendations that support the client's operational, business, and investment decisions; communicate these efforts through reports and presentations; ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and standards
• Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of facility methodologies, engineering standards, reporting protocols, quality assurance processes, safety procedures, and technology solutions that promote consistency, efficiency, and service excellence
• Direct strategic initiatives that advance facility services, including the development of building standards, assessment tools and technology, performance-based maintenance strategies, process improvements, and other innovative solutions that improve operational effectiveness and long-range asset management
• Partner with organizational leadership to identify opportunities for program growth, expand client services, and implement initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and expand program capabilities, reach, and impact
• Collaborate with engineering, energy, education, and other organizational service areas to develop integrated solutions that address complex client needs and maximize the value of organizational resources and expertise
• Develop and manage program budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocations; monitor expenditures, project performance, workforce utilization, and financial metrics to ensure fiscal stewardship and achievement of operational objectives
• Lead and develop professional engineering and technical staff, including hiring, workforce planning, performance management, coaching, and professional development; establish performance expectations and foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Monitor emerging trends, technologies, engineering practices, building systems, and regulatory requirements related to all aspects of facility management; evaluate opportunities to improve services, increase operational efficiency, achieve compliance and strengthen client outcomes

Level:

– Manager

Base Description:

– Manages direct reports where primary duty is the management of a working unit.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing unit assignments. Reviews and guides work to ensure conformity to policy and effective approaches. Evaluates employee performance and recommend development opportunities. Demonstrates ability to coach employees. Presents and communicates key university indicatives and connects it to unit contributions. Provides broad guidelines. Develops, evaluates, enhances, and/or implements quality improvement practices. Recommends innovative solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Oversees a team (typically 4 or more; no fewer than 2) full
– time direct reports of individual contributors and/or first level supervisors.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Monitors and tracks department/area budget
– May plan, forecast, and/or assist in developing budgets
– May have final signature authority for specific area

Problem Solving:

– Encounters varied and complex problems
– Helps to develop creative and/or novel approaches to resolve problems that are difficult in nature but within limited scope
– Modifies, adapts, or refines guidelines if necessary to resolve issues or problems

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices and advanced working knowledge to determine appropriate work methods for the team
– Reviews completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach
– Delegates advanced tasks to others

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and various areas across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Communicates key university initiatives and how unit’s work contributes to their achievement
– Presents ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and uses persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 17
• Minimum – $150,204.00
• MidPoint – $191,544.00
• Maximum – $232,776.00