Sr. Superintendent, Physical Plant

Sr Superintendent

Under the direction of the Director of Projects & Maintenance, the Sr Superintendent provides the leadership and management for the daily operations of a group of Skilled Craft Workers for Residential Operations. In partnership with (2) additional Sr. Superintendents, provides operational services to 4.3 million gross square feet of buildings in the HDAE portfolio, consisting of residence halls, undergraduate and graduate student apartment complexes, family student apartments, and hospitality facilities that provide housing for over 10,000 students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities include daily scheduling/adjusting of assignments/resources/contractors/vendors, establishing work priorities, implementation of training programs, adjusting work procedures and priorities to meet schedules or work demands, meeting with clients and contractors/vendors, writing construction contracts for maintenance work, ordering and inspecting materials, site inventory management, analyzing and resolving work problems, maintaining records, quality control for maintenance work, developing and implementing training programs for Skilled Craft Workers, carpentry, painting and building envelope work scheduling and planning for the HDAE building portfolio. Exercising responsibility for quality of work in HDAE buildings and back-up manager for all HDAE Facilities.

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and training. 4-6 years of experience with demonstrated leadership and supervisory responsibility, leading various journey level craft workers, in an institutional facilities maintenance and construction environment. Certification in a specialty skilled trade required. Journey level certification or equivalent education and/or experience in one or more trade specialties.

Preferred Qualifications: Substantial experience with demonstrated leadership and supervisory responsibility, leading and directing various journey level craft workers, in an institutional facilities maintenance and construction environment. Journey level certification or equivalent education and/or experience in one or more trade specialties. Familiarity with multiple skilled trades including but not limited to: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, locksmithing, carpentry, painting, and hazardous material abatement. Two years experience managing small to medium size construction and renovation projects. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, planning, and management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google suite, other management software, and familiarity with a range of modern electronic communication media. Use of emotional intelligence as an effective leadership tool. Ability to assess interpersonal interactions with clients and staff and adjust style to have positive outcomes.

Special Conditions of Employment: Ability to respond to emergency and after hour maintenance calls. Days and hours will vary to meet operational needs. Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.