Facilities Project Supervisor

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Job no: 552972

Work type: Staff

Location: San Diego

Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Probationary, Full Time, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary San Diego State University is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Facilities Project Supervisor to lead and coordinate multi-trade, MEP focused maintenance and repair projects across campus. This role directs a multi-disciplinary team, plans project execution, and ensures compliance with codes, safety standards, and timelines.

• Program Development: Leads planning and coordination of complex, multi-trade maintenance and repair projects for Facilities Services. Collaborates with trades and consultants to develop scopes, estimates, and strategies that meet campus standards, budget, and schedule goals.
• Project Management: Oversee projects from start to finish, managing logistics, procurement, contractors, and unforeseen conditions to ensure project success.
• Work Coordination: Collaborates with Facilities Services and Project Management to plan and coordinate multi-trade maintenance projects. Assists in resource forecasting, scheduling, and ensuring accurate project estimates and construction timelines.
• Daily Work Assignments: Supervise multi-trade staff, including direct supervision of the Metal Shop staff. Assign and monitor work, and maintain project data in maintenance systems.

• Lead high-impact maintenance and repair projects on a vibrant campus
• Work collaboratively with skilled trades, contractors, and consultants
• Apply your leadership, planning, and technical skills in a dynamic environment
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and functional space for students, staff, and faculty

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego

SDSU Facilities Services is a customer service-based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. As part of the BFA division, we aim to offer opportunities for advancement and foster an inclusive environment, so all are valued and empowered to thrive.

For more information regarding the Facilities Services department, .

Knowledge: Work requires thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the building and construction trades; effective supervisory practices and techniques; job design and work sequencing related to construction projects; and applicable state and federal safety, building and construction codes and regulations.

Abilities: Must possess journey-level skill in a building or construction trade. Must be able to operate all applicable building tools and equipment; plan and direct the work of skilled crafts workers and their assistants; determine and coordinate staffing, material and equipment needs for multiple jobs and projects; perform basic design work; read blueprints; work from plans and specifications; prepare rough sketches;

analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; ensure accuracy and maintenance of assigned record-keeping systems; prepare reports; read and write at a level appropriate for the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. Incumbents may be required to possess a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and operate.

Experience: These abilities normally would be acquired through two years of experience working as a journey level crafts worker in one or more building trades including one year in a lead/supervisory capacity. Must have demonstrated achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to those acquired through the completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.

• Possesses journey-level skills in one of the building trades and a working knowledge of multiple building and mechanical trades sufficient to plan, coordinate, and supervise maintenance and repair activities safely and effectively.
• Experience working in a large, complex, multi-building environment such as a higher education campus, healthcare system, government facility, or similar institutional setting.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating or supervising work involving HVAC systems, building automation systems, or controls-related maintenance activities.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and prioritizing maintenance or operational deficiencies in building systems.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system to track work, document…