Group Manager

Job Category

Staff & Executive – Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Group Manager for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Campus Manager, Institutional Planning and Operations, ensures the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of all physical and real properties and equipment of the facility.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Determines requirements necessary to provide the maximum equipment and facilities operation at a minimum cost.
• Prepares budget for the maintenance and construction of the University Facilities and Capital Planning, highlighting additional staffing requirements and critical needs.
• Develops both short and long term project priorities.
• Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with facility administrators in order to upgrade service and discuss problems.
• Conducts routine inspection of University facilities and grounds to ensure the quality of maintenance and to identify problem areas.
• Continually upgrades the quality of the departmental staff, both hourly and salaried positions.
• Fills all vacancies in a timely manner with highly qualified candidates.
• Encourages self-development of the staff and utilizes both in-house and vendor training programs to upgrade skills.
• Develops back-up personnel for all key positions.
• Upgrades department communications.
• Develops and implements a three year strategic plan.
• Develops and implements a three year strategic plan and action programs for the Maintenance and Construction area.
• Identifies key issues plus action programs for staffing, training, safety, labor relations, facilities, energy conservation, customer service, capital, productivity, organization, affirmative action compliance, etc.
• Monitors and controls operations and maintenance within budgetary limitations.
• Enforces spending controls and routinely reviews operating reports in order to identify overspending in both the maintenance and capital areas. Takes corrective action, when necessary.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 32S

Minimum Salary

116601.000

Mid Range Salary

147501.000

Maximum Salary

178400.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

Union Description: MPSC – Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering plus five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience in plant operations, maintenance or construction; or an equivalent experience, education and/or training.
• At least two (2) years shall have been in a managerial capacity.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license is required.

Special Conditions

• Shift/Schedule: Mon- Fri 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
• Clean Driving Record

Posting Open Date: 02/11/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Documents: With the submission of your application, please ensure that an updated resume is uploaded. Your resume must include the month and year for each position in your employment history, as well as indicate whether each role was full-time, part-time, or per-diem.

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)

City

Newark

State

NJ

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