EER Building Manager, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

EER Building Manager, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Cockrell School of Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Oct 19, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. 

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

 

Purpose

The EER Building Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility, utility, security, safety, and operational continuity/support matters including providing comprehensive management, coordination, and oversight for the EER building to ensure efficient and effective operational support of research activities. The EER Building Manager reports to the Cockrell School of Engineering Director of Facilities Operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment.

 

Responsibilities

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 Control

• Coordinate 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 Duties

• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities or Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field OR Four (4) years of trade experience, journeyman level or higher
• Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory/manager capacity
• Demonstrated experience managing building maintenance, building systems, facility projects, contractors, and vendors
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities, work orders, preventative maintenance, and facilities-related projects in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety regulations, and facilities management best practices
• Experience developing scopes of work, coordinating contracted services, and monitoring vendor performance
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and participate on-call rotation as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized work order or facilities management systems

 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than four (4) years of trade experience, journeyman level or higher
• More than five (5) years of experience in a supervisory/manager capacity
• Experience managing facilities, laboratories, research spaces, or other technically complex environments
• Experience working in a university, research institution, engineering, or scientific environment
• Experience coordinating laboratory safety, Environmental Health and Safety requirements, inspections, or emergency preparedness
• Experience coordinating renovation, construction, utility outage, building access, or other facilities-related projects

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$89,000 + depending on qualifications

 

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both office and field environments, mechanical rooms, loading docks, rooftops, and outdoor areas in varying weather conditions
• Position requires frequent walking throughout multi-level buildings, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• May be required to operate University vehicles, powered equipment, hand tools, ladders, and other facilities-related equipment
• Position requires flexibility to support evening, weekend, and occasional holiday work in support of operational needs
• Must be available to respond to after-hours facility emergencies, including critical building systems or environmental conditions that could impact operations or collection preservation
• Work may involve exposure to dust, noise, construction environments, mechanical equipment, cleaning products, and other conditions associated with facilities maintenance and building operations. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used when required

 

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

 

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.