Asset Manager/OLAC Liaison (0364U) - 30684 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

The Asset Management group, part of the Asset Management/Facilities Services unit, is responsible for planning and coordinating facility maintenance and renewal efforts, providing customer service to campus clients and collecting and maintaining condition and cost data for groups of buildings on the campus. Working in partnership with other campus units, such as Facilities Services and Construction and Design, the Regional Facilities Manager will be responsible for ensuring the effective planning and execution of maintenance and renewal work done in a group of buildings. The Regional Manager provides general support and oversight of regional facility work, projects, data, renewal and maintenance needs and cost planning.

The Asset Manager (Spec 4) / Office of Laboratory Animal Care (OLAC) Liaison is the primary point of contact on behalf of Facilities Services for all building systems that support species research laboratories. The OLAC Liaison routinely meets with customers (which includes but is not limited to: representatives from OLAC, HCLOG, BSL3, EH&S and other regulatory agency representatives on behalf of Facilities Services). The liaison collaborates with Department Building Managers on behalf of Facilities Services to plan routine maintenance and repairs. Actively works to develop beneficial Service Level Agreements with Facilities Managers and vendors to support the OLAC facilities. Assists with identifying funding opportunities and partnerships for equipment replacement and building system renewals. Collaborates with various Facilities Trade managers to plan and manage the maintenance and repair of equipment, systems, and renewal projects.

The Asset Manager / OLAC Liaison position will also have responsibility for Region 5 Including: customer support for management of maintenance and renewal efforts in a regional group of buildings. Supports maintenance work performed by internal and external staff, quality oversight of work in the regions, execution/oversight of renewal and maintenance projects performed by internal staff or contractors, planning for and coordination of renewal work and management of facilities data for the region. Responsible for the planning and coordination of renewal and maintenance projects affecting the region. Responsible for communicating and coordinating with campus leadership and regional representatives to ensure the campus mission is supported by the regional projects and program. Provides customer support for the resolution of issues regarding services and activities provided by campus units in a region. Acts independently, receiving guidance at each key phase of the project. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Asset Management program for a specified campus region, including meeting with campus clients to help define operational priorities and work with FS to communicate importance and develop strategies for implementation.
• May be consulted regarding the hiring and scope criteria of Hires architectural, engineering and consultant firms, to development of project requirement definitions, design criteria, and preparing layouts and detail drawings; provides leadership expertise.
• Prepares and approves cost estimates, functional studies and establishes project priorities and reviews with clients; which may be Facilities Services internal stakeholders or Campus stakeholders; establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans, budgets and schedules.
• May work with Capital Projects to develops criteria and performance specifications required to meet unique operating requirements, specifically as it relates to species research and building and safety codes; ensures plans and specifications conform to all codes and regulations.
• Communicates to campus stake holders construction activities, including contractors schedule, Specifications, Submittals, Punch List; specializes and focuses on monitoring construction and impact to campus.
• Acts as liaison among project, building, and campus participants and assists in resolves problems or conflicts resolution, including recommending range of solutions to disputed issues, operational issues or contractor coordination issue.
• Reviews project closedout, Operations & Maintenance Manuals and record drawings.
• Ensures documents are complete and turned over to Facilities Services.
• May oversee, coordinate, and/or direct other Trade Managers and Technicians
• Will coordinate with Species Research Mgr., Facilities Services, and Capital Projects for the reporting of project status as required by UCOP, regulatory agencies, Campus, and Capital Projects Management, including budget and schedule; may include monthly written analysis of project.
• Performs organizational, campus and administrative activities not directly relating to projects, including serving on campus committees representing department or unit.
• May work with Customer Service Call Center, Asset Managers, and Facilities Services operations to develop and maintain integrated operational communication center.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including advanced understanding of industry practices, or deep expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.
• Advanced project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects, or highly specialized and critical project component.
• Advanced knowledge of or ability to uickly learn the campus, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short and long range strategic building plans.
• Advanced knowledge of Biosafety Level Laboratories, laboratory animal care, species research regulations and operational requirements,
• Advanced analytical, organizational and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including highly effective negotiation skills and highly developed political acumen.

Education/Training:

• Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

This is an exempt, monthly paid position. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $86,000.00 - $127,300.00.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Driving Required

A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.

Diversity Statement

Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that “every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive.”



Other Information

The minimum posting duration of this position is 14 calendar days. The department will not initiate the application review process prior to February 17, 2022.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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