How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

At Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, our supervisors are the backbone of our in house construction team. As an Associate Supervisor, you will help to support our team of tradespeople, supervisors, and project managers, through a variety of construction and renovations projects at the University of Michigan. Projects will include work in classroom, laboratories, animal areas, offices, and conference rooms.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care -- that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off, including Family care, Maternity and Parental paid leaves
Hybrid work environment
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

Assisting with planning, organization, scheduling and supervision of construction and renovations projects.
Generate or review project budgets.
Review jobs, prints, and specifications.
Prepare renovation project schedules.
Prepare requisitions for Purchase Orders.
Attend project walk through meeting with Procurement and potential vendors &/or sub-contractors.
Conduct feasibility reviews.
Assist with projects involving the application of carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire alarm, fire suppression, masonry, plaster and other skilled trades.
Perform pre-construction activities for multiple managers and senior supervisors.
Estimate job requirements including trade(s) required, quantity of time required to complete tasks, equipment required and supplies required.
Ability to meet with customers to create scope of work which meets user requirements and budget.
Coordinate and supervise day-to-day efforts of trades on projects. Assess productivity, quality, and efficiency on projects in construction. Assist in resolving problems.
Manage and coordinate the efforts of supplemental contract help hired to support construction projects.
Assign and manage work requests and projects.
General knowledge of building and life safety codes.
General knowledge of construction safety and MIOSHA rule pertaining to construction.

Required Qualifications*

High School Diploma
Proficiency in managing spreadsheets, writing reports and email communications
Experience with skilled trade workers
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Highly organized
Strong written, electronic and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Ability to work accurately
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work as a member of a team
Ability to maintain organized records (printed and electronic)
Ability to relate to individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds

Desired Qualifications*

4 years of experience in construction
Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture
Knowledge of CMMS software, financial accounting software, Microsoft Office products (or equivalent), Google products, Smart Phone technology, tablet technology and computers
Experience in managing laboratory construction
Experience in estimating
Proactive problem solver. Ability to identify and solve issues before they become problems
Entrepreneurial mind-set

Additional Information

Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.