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Manager, Campus Trades

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead a team of 25+ tradespeople (structural mechanics, carpentry, locksmiths, decorators) to manage building envelope, sheet metal, and masonry projects for the University of Chicago campus.

Role type

Senior IC Facilities Manager (Building Trades)

Builds

Building envelope, sheet metal, and masonry repairs and maintenance

Domain

Higher Education Facilities Management

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Team leadership, budget management, technical expertise in building envelope/masonry/sheet metal, safety planning, code compliance, feasibility and cost analysis, stakeholder communication, inspection and reporting

Preferred skills

Project management in university settings, concurrent project management, large-scale building project experience, knowledge of Chicago/IL roofing and masonry codes, driver's license

Technologies

Computerized maintenance management systems, spreadsheets, procurement authorization logs

Responsibilities

Manage and develop staff including hiring, mentoring, performance reviews, and timecard approval; oversee technical execution of building envelope and masonry projects; conduct feasibility and cost studies; act as point of contact for government agencies regarding code compliance; inspect buildings and grounds for deficiencies; communicate with internal and external stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight

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