Building Manager- State Program Administrator Director

Working Title: Building Manager**

**Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director**

**Agency: Administration Dept**

+ **Job ID** : 87223

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 7/08/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 7/14/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Administration Dept / Administration-MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : Plant Management

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Not Applicable Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position serves as the customer relationship manager to agency tenants occupying Department of Administration, Facilities Management Division facilities on the state Capitol Complex and at other select locations in the Metro and State. The incumbent will provide coordination and collaboration in order to ensure effective building management operations. They will provide direction and oversight for day-time janitorial services. This will include collaboration, coordination, and project management for the division's building maintenance and construction programs. They will also work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, tenants, other FMD staff, and other stakeholders through all phases of construction for the buildings and grounds. Additionally, this position oversees the Capitol complex HAZMAT program to ensure compliance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and County/City requirements.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring FMD facilities, agency partners, visitors, and others receive consistent, quality services that provide safe, clean, and environmentally sounds buildings, grounds, and operations.

**Minimum Qualifications**

Applicants must meet **one** of the following educational and experience conditions for consideration:

Bachelors degree in construction management, Construction Technology, Facilities Management or related field AND (1) one-year direct experience in construction project or facilities management.

Associates degree in construction management, Construction Technology, Facilities Management or related field AND (2) two years direct experience in construction project or facilities management.

(3) Three years of experience in construction project or facilities management. Experience must include professional involvement in varied maintenance, remodeling, or construction projects from predesign/planning through post construction/completion phases on commercial/public facilities.

**Applicants must also possess the following experience:**

+ Supervisory or leadwork experience demonstrating the ability to hire, coach, discipline, team build, and implement performance standards and training goals.

+ Experience coordinating building construction and/or maintenance projects for a large complex with multiple buildings.

+ Knowledge of building components, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and construction methods.

+ Outstanding customer service skills in order to provide cooperative, timely, and professional service to FMD partners and Capitol Complex visitors.

+ Ability to effectively articulate program decisions, changes, schedules, and other relevant information.

+ Applicants must possess a valid class D drivers license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Strong working knowledge of federal employment laws including FMLA, ADA and discrimination and harassment laws.

+ Knowledge of construction, construction techniques, sequencing of work, and construction principles.

+ General knowledge of building services applications including: general cleaning, floor finishing, carpet extraction techniques as well as knowledge about cleaning products and their application for various surface types and finishes.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills sufficient to develop short communication documents for agency partners and others.

+ Excellent writing and analytical ability sufficient to compose reports, letters and memos.

+ Ability to implement short- and long-range planning principles and practices.

+ Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities at one time while achieving desired results.

+ Negotiation and mediation skills to work with multiple stakeholders to achieve desired and practical results.

+ Experience with facility management database system software such as Archibus.

+ Experience working in a unionized environment.

+ Knowledge of waste management and state of the art recycling practices.

+ Knowledge of public sector purchasing policies.

+ Knowledge of Hazmat program management practices.

+ Skill in using computer software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint.

**Physical Requirements**

Some infrequent lifting of equipment up to 20-35 pounds may be required. Must have the ability to inspect emergency situations in buildings which may include traversing over rough terrain, climbing ladders, or entering confined spaces.

**Additional Requirements**

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank, BCA, and department of Revenue tax check and employment reference checks (where applicable) prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

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