Associate Director Of Buildings

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS

Location: Oakland

Job : 81538

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The Building & Administrative Services Center (BASC) provides a high-level of client service to the UC Office of the President through the strategic management of UCOP's building portfolio and all related operational activities. Key services provided by the department include managing UCOP owned, leased, and affiliated properties, capital projects, facilities maintenance, space management, event management, sustainability programs and initiatives, and administrative services (mail, moving, parking programs, etc.).

In addition the department plays a leadership role in UCOP business continuity planning and emergency management and is responsible for coordinating with other UCOP departments to address these areas of work. The department focuses on providing a work environment that supports all UCOP staff and other users of UCOP's building space in focused individual work and interactive team-based work to support the mission of the University.

Under the general direction of the Senior Director of the Building and Administrative Service Center, the Associate Director of Buildings (ADB) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the UCOP Consolidated Campus in Oakland, which includes the UC-owned 1111 Franklin Street building and the leased 1100 Broadway Building, along with oversight of remote UCOP facilities in Riverside, Sacramento, and Washington, DC.

The UCOP campus consists of approximately 360,000+ square feet of space occupied by staff responsible for systemwide oversight, administrative, and leadership functions.

The ADB receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines the best use of resources to meet schedules and achieve goals. This is a full time on-site role, requiring a physical presence at UCOP facilities, with the expectation of providing off‑hours support and response as operations and emergencies dictate. This role involves overseeing a diverse portfolio of properties and managing up to 6 direct reports to ensure efficient operations across the portfolio.

The ADB is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring facilities management policies and programs to meet the organization's objectives. A data‑driven approach is essential, as the ADB will process information from various facility systems, converting it into insights for decision‑making and presentations to senior leadership. The ADB also plays a crucial role in mentoring and training team members to support the department's overall efficiency and effectiveness.

This role involves producing and analyzing key reports, in collaboration with direct reports and associated departments, to drive operational decisions, ensure compliance, and support strategic improvements.

Please note this position requires daily on‑site presence in Oakland, CA.

• 35% Facility Management:
  The ADB efficiently manages all UCOP-owned, leased, and affiliated facilities, directing the activities of subordinate managers both locally and at remote locations. This includes oversight of all facility-related services, such as maintenance, HVAC, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), security, access control systems, and deferred maintenance. Oversees the training of direct reports and…