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Requisition ID req36371

Working Title Facility Renewal Manager

Position Grade 14

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico Facility Services is seeking a Facility Renewal Manager to play a critical role in protecting and reinvesting in the University’s physical assets. This position is ideal for a data‑driven facilities professional who enjoys translating building condition information, maintenance trends, and lifecycle data into clear, prioritized investment recommendations that support long‑term campus success.

The Facility Renewal Manager supports the University’s capital renewal and reinvestment efforts by maintaining and managing the building renewal database, coordinating facility condition assessments, and providing analytical insight to prioritize funding requests. This role compiles and validates facility renewal information, analyzes maintenance and lifecycle trends, and develops annual renewal project priority lists aligned with UNM’s deferred maintenance strategy, capital renewal goals, and strategic planning objectives.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Facility Support Services, the Facility Renewal Manager works closely with Facilities Operations, Facilities Design and Construction, Finance, and campus departments to ensure renewal data is accurate, transparent, defensible, and decision‑ready, serving as the technical foundation for institutional renewal and replacement investment decisions.

The Facility Services division—comprising Building & Landscape Services, Facilities Design & Construction, Facilities Customer Services, Facilities Support Services, and Technical Services—is responsible for maintaining more than 10 million square feet of facilities and 680 acres of open space. The division supports UNM’s mission by stewarding campus infrastructure and environments that serve students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Duties and responsibilities specific to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain and update a centralized Building Renewal Database that tracks system condition, inspection results, work-order trends, lifecycle status, renewal cost estimates, and funding requests.
• Use database information and work-order/CMMS trend data to develop and submit an annual prioritized renewal funding package to leadership.
• Assist in the development and coordination of multi-year facility renewal plans, recommending how renewal dollars should be allocated to maximize asset value and support the University’s mission.
• Conduct inspections and assessments of major building systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building envelope, structural) and cross-reference findings with renewal data and CMMS history to identify renewal needs and high-risk conditions.
• Analyze historical work-order and preventive maintenance data to identify recurring failure points, potential lifecycle replacements, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Coordinate with campus departments, Facilities Operations supervisors, and external consultants/vendors to validate renewal needs, scopes, cost estimates and ensure alignment with academic and operational priorities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, executive presentations, and funding request packages that clearly depict renewal priorities, risk exposures, cost impacts, and recommended funding.
• Assist with review of project plans and specifications to ensure alignment with renewal objectives, asset lifecycle strategies, and university standards.
• Collaborate with Planning & Design, Project Management, Finance & Strategic Planning teams to integrate renewal planning into the broader capital improvement portfolio and ensure cohesive execution of renewal projects.
• Identify, recommend and support implementation of process improvements related to how renewal data is captured, prioritized, reported, and communicated across Facilities Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the nature and scope of the position.

Why Join Us?

Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits including:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Pension and enrollment in a choice of additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Generous annual vacation leave (up to 168 hours per year), sick leave (up to 96 hours per year), and 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being.
• Community Engagement: Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities.
• Job Security: Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within our respected flagship institution of New Mexico.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of institutional building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building envelope) and lifecycle/renewal considerations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present technical, financial and strategic information to a wide audience including leadership, staff, and campus departments.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret inspection data, maintenance histories, cost estimates, and develop prioritized recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data visualization or dashboard tools preferred.

Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department FM Administration (821B1)

Employment Type Staff

Staff Type Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status Exempt

Pay Monthly: $4,875.87 - $6,976.67

Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required Yes

For Best Consideration Date 4/28/2026

Eligible for Remote Work Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule upon completion of training. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement and Section 6, Out-of-State Employee Responsibilities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To be considered for this position:
1. Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include all prior work experience, including the full dates of employment (month and year) for each position held, and the number of hours worked per week.
2. Attach your current resume with three professional references listed.
3. Attach your cover letter that addresses our preferred qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.