Manager, Facilities II – Campus Facilities Planner

Cornell University

Campus Facilities Planner at Cornell University addressing facility needs and collaborating with stakeholders. Supporting strategic planning and maintenance for Cornell's campus facilities.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeIthaca • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,201 - $117,579 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in facility condition assessment, maintenance planning, and capital renewal concepts, while effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders to develop informed planning recommendations and project scopes. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and facilities management software for documentation and reporting.

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Facility Condition AssessmentMaintenance PlanningCapital Renewal ConceptsProject Management ToolsStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Building SystemsGeneral Construction PracticesCondition Data AnalysisCost EstimationDocumentation Development

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInitiativeCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelDatabasesFacilities Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid New York State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Facilities ManagementInfrastructureMaintenance NeedsPlanning DocumentationCampus Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build strong relationships across Facilities Management and campus partners to identify current and future facility, infrastructure, and space needs
Assess the condition of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and related assets across an assigned portfolio of approximately 2.4 million square feet
Identify maintenance, renewal, and replacement needs while maintaining accurate facility condition records and planning documentation
Develop planning recommendations, project scopes, and order-of-magnitude cost estimates to support informed decision-making
Collaborate with Facilities Management leadership, technical experts, and campus stakeholders to evaluate complex facility challenges and develop practical solutions
Prepare reports, presentations, and planning materials that communicate facility conditions, maintenance needs, risks, and investment recommendations
Support a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and respect by working effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
Proficiency of knowledge of University policies and procedures surrounding project work
Working knowledge of facility condition assessment, building systems, infrastructure, general construction practices, maintenance planning, and capital renewal concepts
Demonstrated ability to assess facility needs, document deficiencies and condition findings, evaluate priorities, and develop planning recommendations using condition data, stakeholder input, operational impact, and resource considerations
Ability to develop baseline scopes, planning assumptions, order-of-magnitude cost estimates, reports, presentation materials, and supporting documentation for maintenance, renewal, and capital planning efforts
Experience using excel, databases, project management tools, and/or facilities management software to support planning, analysis, documentation, and reporting
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Facilities Management staff, campus partners, technical resources, project teams, and unit leadership
Strong judgment, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and support consistent work processes and procedures
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license; use of a personal vehicle may be required
Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program