George Fox University's George Fox University's Plant Services team is looking for a dedicated, equipped, and hardworking individual to bring on as their Facilities Engineer and Project Manager.
About the Job:
The Facilities Engineer and Project Manager will oversee the comprehensive management of facilities projects, including planning, design, budgeting, scheduling, and construction. This role is essential in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget, while also aligning with organizational goals and standards.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Leading and overseeing projects as assigned by the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Facilities.
- Project management: Overseeing projects from start to finish, including managing costs, schedules, and quality.
- Team management: Leading a team of service providers, including guiding and providing feedback to team members.
- Contract management: Interpreting and explaining contracts and negotiating with vendors and subcontractors. Creating policies and procedures to achieve best practices. Communicating policies and procedures and tracking adherence.
- Communication: Keeping stakeholders informed about project progress, and providing recommendations for contract modifications.
- Planning and scheduling: Developing conceptual plans and budgets, and preparing requests for proposals as needed. Creating work schedules, milestones, and timelines.
- Budgeting: Preparing cost estimates, managing costs, and monitoring the budget.
- Coordination: Coordinating with building committees and proponent groups, and assigning tasks to team members.
- Quality control: Ensuring safety compliance and quality standards are met.
- Resource Alignment: Developing and utilizing a Facilities Condition Index to support project priorities.
- Permitting: As needed, securing necessary permits. Developing effective relations within the counties and cities that the university operates in.
- Partnering with the Assistant Director of Facilities Maintenance as needed leading Plant Services in the absence of the AVP, Facilities.
- Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
- By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
- Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
- Other duties as assigned.
- *See the full job description attached for more information!
A day in the life of this position:
In this dynamic role, you'll engage with stakeholders to refine project ideas and gather essential data in the field for conceptual projects. Your office time will involve reviewing plan sets for compliance with university standards, evaluating AIA contracts, and assessing minor proposals. You'll also track permits and liaise with local jurisdictions to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on our facilities and the community.
We're looking for candidates who have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Project Engineering or a Bachelor's Degree in Project Management.
- 5 years of experience in the desired fields listed.
- A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.
Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:
- A proven commitment to excellence and reliability in their work.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to precision in their work.
- Robust problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
- Strong critical thinking abilities and can analyze situations effectively to make informed decisions.
Job information:
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
- Working Conditions: Physical requirements could include lifting more than 25 pounds and performing any activities such as balancing, bending/stooping, climbing stairs, crawling, crouching, climbing ladders, kneeling, repetitive motion or reaching above shoulder level.
- Supervisor: Assistant VP of Facilities
George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.
Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.
As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.
What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?
- Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
- Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
- Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
For your personal well-being we offer:
- A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
- Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
- A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
- Free Fitness Center membership.
- Free parking.
- Rich employee benefit package.
Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website
When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume :
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!
**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
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The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.
George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.
In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.