University of Chicago
Campus Service Manager
Hyde Park Campus, USA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$82k-$97kDetected 1 day ago
StatisticsProject ManagementNegotiationProcurementCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOSHA
About the role
- The Campus Service Manager serves as the primary liaison between Facilities Services, external vendors, and campus stakeholders, ensuring contract compliance, financial accountability, and service excellence across the University.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee outsourced service contracts, including custodial, elevator, pest control, waste/recycling, window washing, and other vendor-supported services.
- Develop and update service-level agreements (SLAs), FS2 Standards, scopes of work, and proposal/invoice reviews.
- Conduct building inspections and coordinate with internal staff, consultants, vendors, the Office of Risk Management, Legal, and regulatory authorities (DOB, AIC, OSHA) to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
- Develop and monitor standing purchase orders, invoice coding, and work order recharges to ensure fiscal accuracy and efficiency.
- maintain accurate records and reporting on vendor performance, service metrics, and financial activity for Facilities Services leadership.
- Collaborate with internal partners, including Planning, Project Management, Finance, and Procurement, to align operational services with capital and maintenance goals.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with building managers, department directors, Registrar's Office, Deans, and other campus leaders.
- Support campus events and special projects requiring vendor coordination.
Requirements
- include a college or university degree in related field.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Master's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities or operations management.
- Proven experience managing large, outsourced service contracts involving 100+ FTEs.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.
Skills
- Proficiency with financial and CMMS systems such as Oracle and Maximo.
- Strong understanding of service contract negotiation, vendor compliance, and performance management.
- CEFP or equivalent facilities management certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Advanced planning, scheduling, and analytical skills.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Customer service orientation with a focus on timely issue resolution.
- Ability to move around campus to inspect buildings.
- The ability to work in extreme temperatures.
- Must have mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity and be physically capable of strenuous activity over extended periods of time.
Compensation
- $82,170.49 - $96,671.16 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
- The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information.
- Manage a combined annual service budget exceeding $20 million.
Benefits
- Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
- Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
- Benefits Eligible
Company info
- Serve as a central point of contact between Facilities Services, campus customers, and vendors.
Equal opportunity
- Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
- Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
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