Brigham Young UniversityProvo, Utah
$73,000 - $95,000 / year
Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Job Description Site and Landscape Construction Manager The Site and Landscape Construction Manager leads and develops a high-performing team grounded in the BYU Physical Facilities mission, vision, and values. This includes fostering a culture of faith in Jesus Christ, safety, exceptional service, accountability, personal growth, and alignment with the aims of a BYU education. The manager sets expectations, mentors supervisors and staff, and ensures all team members are trained, supported, and equipped to excel in their roles. The Site and Landscape Construction Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Site and Landscape Construction Department within BYU Grounds. This position oversees landscape construction, hard surface maintenance, irrigation services, sewer and drain systems, heavy equipment operation, new construction, and repair/maintenance projects across campus. The manager directs department budgeting, ensures safe and effective operations, and coordinates closely with other Physical Facilities and Grounds units and contractors. The position also co-manages campus-wide snow removal operations, coordinates emergency callouts, and ensures that department activities reflect the university’s commitment to creating an inspiring, safe, and well-maintained campus environment. What you’ll do in this position: Leadership & Department Management Lead by positive and professional example to promote a culture of strengthening the student experience, safety, inclusion, teamwork, continuous improvement, and service-centered leadership aligned with BYU values as outlined in Envisioning BYU. Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and staff. Build a positive culture that establishes clear performance and interpersonal expectations, provides regular, timely and honest feedback and accountability, and supports professional growth With approval of upline management, structure the organization to fulfill department and university objectives with efficiency, safety, and excellence. Establishes areas of assignments and manages the distribution of special assignments. Conduct staff meetings that reinforce a positive culture focused on teamwork, valuing employees, communication, accountability, alignment, safety, and the aims of a BYU education – spiritually strengthening, intellectually enlarging, character building, leading to lifelong learning and service. Manage the department’s budget and purchasing through regular evaluation of financial reports, and working closely with Physical Facilities business support team, purchasing and travel team, suppliers, dealers, contractors and Grounds office staff. Understand the financial reports and be fiscally responsible for efficient use of resources. Oversee department Capital Needs Analysis (CNA) requests and procurement of materials, supplies, projects, and equipment. Daily approve labor time entries of direct reports and ensure department supervisors do the same. Ensure comprehensive and ongoing safety training and adherence to safety standards. Establish and manage on-call schedules including whole department support in snow removal operations. Irrigation Oversee and assist the Irrigation Shop. Coordinating with architects, contractors, and project managers, obtain construction documents and provide updates to the Irrigation Shop – as plans change, provide updated drawings to the shop. Monitor each project budget for shop compliance within limits. Authorize purchasing materials and supplies. Oversee purchase orders and invoicing for materials and equipment. Encourage and support continuing education and training for professional development. Understand and advocate for the shop’s needs – clear obstacles to their success. Landscape Construction Oversee and assist Landscape Construction Shop. Coordinating with architects, contractors, and project managers, obtain construction documents and provide updates to the site project supervisors – as plans change, provide updated drawings to the shop. Monitor each project budget for shop compliance within limits. Authorize purchasing materials and supplies. Oversee purchase orders and invoicing for materials and equipment. Verify plant schedule with architect. Oversee plant material purchasing. Verify hardscape materials and site furnishing. Oversee purchasing materials. Encourage and support continuing education and training for professional development. Understand and advocate for the shop’s needs – clear obstacles to their success. Hard Surface Maintenance & Utility Support Oversee and assist the Hard Surface Maintenance and Utility Support Shop Monitor budget for shop compliance within limits and authorize purchasing supplies. Encourage and support continuing education and training for professional development. Understand and advocate for the shop’s needs – clear obstacles to their success. Snow Removal In coordination with the Grounds Maintenance Manager, direct snow removal operations for BYU Campus, MTC, and the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple. Lead and support crews working to ensure safe campus roads, parking lots, and pedestrian walkways. What qualifies you for this role: Required: A firm commitment to the mission of BYU. Bachelor’s degree in construction, landscape, or facilities management, or related fields and 2+ years related experience OR six years supervisory experience in grounds and/or facilities management Demonstrated ability to positively lead, mentor, and manage full- and part-time staff. Working knowledge of heavy equipment operation. Experience in landscape construction, sprinkler system design/maintenance, and related trades. Strong commitment to a safety culture and regulatory compliance. Experience completing landscape installations from construction drawings to project completion. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience in related supervisory roles. Working Conditions: Physical Effort Moderate – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions Lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the week. Environment Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions because of unavoidable need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments, etc. Extreme weather conditions hot/cold every working day. Hazards Moderate existing or potential hazards Noise from Equipment 30 min. to 4 hours up to 5 days per week. What we offer in return: In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits , including: 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans) Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation+ 12 sick days, accrued annually Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members Access to athletic facilities Excellent medical/dental benefits Short/long term disability benefits Paid parental and maternity leave Wellness program Free on-campus parking Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU Pay Grade: 53 Typical Starting Pay: $73,000 to $95,000 Required Documents: All Staff positions require a resume. Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
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