Facility Manager in Chicago, Illinois at DePaul University

The Highlights:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Facility Operations for the Loop Campus, the Facility Manager oversees the daily operations that keep campus buildings clean, safe, and comfortable. The role schedules and supervises in-house custodial staff, oversees contracted cleaning services, and uses Planon, the University's IWMS, to manage workflows, inspections, preventive maintenance, and operational reporting. The Facility Manager also manages assigned operational and capital projects, primarily involving vertical transportation and building envelope systems, from bidding through closeout, including punch list completion, warranty follow-up, and departmental moves. The position manages supplies, equipment, standing purchase orders, and custodial, elevator maintenance, and waste removal contracts; assists with related Loop Campus budgets; ensures procurement, safety, and regulatory compliance; and aligns daily operations, projects, and reporting with the Climate Action Plan. Except during approved leave, the Facility Manager is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to lead emergency response and coordinate snow removal and other urgent matters.

What You'll Do:

1. Custodial Operations Supervision (30%) - Manage custodial operations and maintain adequate in-house staffing and third-party custodial coverage to ensure all work meets University standards. Oversee daily cleaning and maintenance; coordinate special event setups and overtime projects; and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University safety policies and procedures. Use Planon to assign and monitor custodial work, document daily and monthly inspections, and track completion of preventive maintenance. Incorporate applicable Climate Action Plan objectives into daily custodial practices. Coordinate all hiring decisions for DePaul custodial staff with the Associate Director and Director of Facility Operations.

2. Procurement, Contracts, and Budget Management (30%) - Procure supplies and equipment for custodial operations through competitive bidding and product research, and add new products to the online SDS file before they arrive on campus. Comply with University requirements governing vendor selection, purchase order processing, and internal and tenant chargebacks. Manage assigned standing purchase orders and maintenance contracts. Assist in developing annual budgets for wages, overtime, benefits, supplies, and custodial and related contracts, including landscaping, vertical transportation, janitorial services, and waste hauling. Manage assigned budget lines throughout the fiscal year using the division's monthly finance and administration reports.

3. Project Management (30%) - Manage assigned operational and capital repair and replacement projects, primarily involving elevators and escalators, roofs, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment, from bidding and purchase order processing through scheduling, inspection, safety oversight, and closeout. Coordinate post-construction services among Facility Operations, occupants, and contractors, including punch list completion, warranty documentation and follow-up, departmental moves, and related cleaning support. Manage common area and classroom furniture assets, including condition assessment, inventory, storage, procurement, delivery, placement, and disposition of damaged or obsolete pieces, to keep furnishings safe and functional across assigned campus facilities.

4. Compliance and Reporting (10%) - Assist the Associate Director and Director of Facility Operations in developing and overseeing departmental compliance, reporting, and tracking initiatives, including condition audits and inspection records, preventive maintenance schedules, safety training, payment of annual City of Chicago AIC fees, and monthly cleaning, recycling, and management reports. Maintain accurate Planon records and use system reports to support these initiatives. Maintain the department key box inventory.

The Facility Manager directly supervises 7 in-house custodial staff, oversees approximately 46 contracted custodians, and recommends custodial hires to the Associate Director and Director. Supervisory duties account for approximately 30 percent of the role.

This position currently oversees budgets totaling more than $4 million for contracted custodial, elevator maintenance, and waste removal services.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, property management or a related technical or business field.
• A minimum of 5-years of experience in the facilities or property management profession, preferably in higher education.
• Must be able to perform detailed monthly building inspections. This requires extensive walking and occasional kneeling, bending and ladder climbing to access all areas of the assigned building(s).
• Excellent verbal and communication skills. Second language skills i.e. Polish or Spanish to better communicate with contracted cleaning staff are not mandatory, but preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Excel, Access, Word and MS Project programs.
• Excellent organizational skills.

RPA or FMA designation preferred.

This position will require some late hour, early morning and weekend work, as necessary. These work time frames are required to accommodate the successful completion of both routine and non-routine tasks.

The Facility Manager is on call except during approved leave, including vacation. The Associate Director and Facility Manager assigned to each campus will coordinate their vacation schedules with the Director of Facility Operations to ensure continuous supervisory coverage at both campuses.

The Facility Manager must be able to conduct detailed monthly building inspections, which require extensive walking and occasional kneeling, bending, and ladder climbing to access mechanical and rooftop areas.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $74,367 to $100,000.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Vincentian Mission:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.