Renovation Services Supervisor

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

The Office of Physical Plant is seeking applicants for a Renovation Services Supervisor. The Renovation Services Supervisors will hire, train, evaluate, develop, and supervise personnel engaged in construction renovation services and operations. Supervisory responsibilities include construction scheduling, prioritizing, and inspecting work; conducting site visits; monitoring deadlines; coordinating with customers, outside vendors, and contractors; providing technical expertise and consultation; coordinating and participating in government agency inspections; administering budgets and monitoring inventory; and adhering to and enforcing policy, regulatory, and bargaining unit requirements.

Requirements

• Construction and renovation knowledge is required
• If filled as Renovation Services Supervisor - Senior Supervisor, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• If filled as Renovation Services Supervisor - Supervisor, this position requires: Associate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Building mechanical systems knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, evaluate, develop, and supervise staff and technical service employees engaged in renovation services and operations
• Prioritize, schedule, and assign work crews and equipment; arrange for equipment repair and maintenance
• Establish a construction work sequence, including trades coordination and utility shutdowns; monitor deadlines
• Conduct site visits; ensure regulation and job specification compliance; discuss, resolve, refer, and report issues
• Coordinate with customers, outside vendors, contractors, and subcontracted workforce; provide informal estimates for services
• Provide technical expertise/consultation; confer and collaborate with engineers, designers, architects, planners, estimators, etc.; analyze problems and recommend solutions
• Coordinate and participate in government agency inspections and occupancy approval reviews
• Administer budgets and monitor inventory; identify cost containment measures; research, recommend, and order equipment/materials
• Communicate, enforce, and make recommendations for work rules, policies, and procedures
• Ensure a safe work environment; participate in emergency planning and response; investigate accidents and prepare reports
• Follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement; participate in grievance procedures, hearings, and arbitrations

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees