Facilities Manager – Science & Research Laboratories

Boston College • Newton, MA

20h • $86,000 - $107,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is a vital member of the Facilities Services Team and will report to the Director, Trades Services in Facilities Services. This individual is responsible for facilities needs supporting the R1 Research locations on campus.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of scientific and research laboratory facilities. This role oversees building systems, lab infrastructure, maintenance programs, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance to ensure laboratories operate reliably and safely in support of research, development, and innovation activities.

Manage daily facility operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, cold rooms, lab vacuum, lab air, processed chilled water, RODI, and other building systems. Oversee the maintenance and repairs of facilities equipment consistent with a research and life science environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of facilities management experience, preferably in laboratory, research, healthcare, or regulated environments
• Candidates will need to demonstrate a general knowledge of trades (Electrical, Carpentry, Mechanical, Plumbing). Preference to hold additional trade Licenses such as Electric and/or Refrigeration.
• Knowledge of and familiar with energy management systems (EMS) and building automation systems (BAS). Preferably Johnson Controls and Schneider Electric
• Working knowledge of laboratory building systems and research infrastructure
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements affecting research and laboratory facilities
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and facilities projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Chat and Drive)
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Comm. of Mass Wastewater License (I1or I2) or willing to obtain within first year of employment
• Normal work schedule is 7:30AM - 4:00PM Monday- Friday but occasional evening, weekend, or on-call work may be required to support classes, research continuity, safety inspections, emergency response, or critical infrastructure outages.
• The fFacilities Manager is expected to participate in and may need to respond to after-hours emergencies, alarms, or critical system failures. The Facilities Manager position is considered to be essential and may require reporting to work during extreme weather conditions on nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work is primarily performed on-site in academic laboratory, classroom, mechanical, and office environments
• Regular presence in active research and teaching laboratories, including spaces with chemicals, biological materials, radiation sources, noise, or specialized equipment (with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided)
• Ability to walk campus buildings, climb stairs, scale ladders, access mechanical rooms, rooftops, and utility spaces, and navigate stairs and confined areas, at times in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment or materials weighing up to [25–50] pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of academic laboratory buildings, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, laboratory gases, vacuum systems, and specialty research utilities
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of critical research infrastructure (e.g., environmental controls, teaching labs, shared core facilities, cleanrooms, cold rooms, freezers, vivariums, instrument suites, backup power)
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs to minimize disruptions to teaching schedules and research activities.
• Assignment of work orders to the Trade shop employees, including inspection of work upon completion.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance and asset lifecycle programs for lab equipment and building systems
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards, including State, MWRA, biosafety, chemical safety, and local building codes
• Partner with EH&S teams to support lab biosafety, radiation, and hazardous waste programs, inspections, audits, and corrective actions
• Maintain documentation related to permits, certifications, inspections, and standard operating procedures
• Manage service contracts and relationships with vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Oversee contractor safety, work quality, and adherence to lab-specific protocols
• Review bids, negotiate contracts, and manage budgets for facilities services and capital projects
• Develop and manage facilities operating and capital budgets,
• Track expenditures, forecast maintenance and upgrade needs, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Reconcile monthly expenditures per university regulations.
• Support capital improvement projects and system upgrades
• Work closely with scientists, researchers, lab managers, IT, EHS, and leadership to understand operational needs
• Respond to facilities-related requests and issues with a customer-focused approach
• Communicate clearly about planned maintenance, outages, and project timelines

Benefits

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager