Construction and Facility Management Officer

**The Institute**

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).

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**The Role**

The Facility Management Officer will be a key member of the Facility Management Department at CRG, actively contributing to the design, operation, and continuous improvement of scientific infrastructures in a high-level international research environment.

This position combines technical, organizational, and project management responsibilities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure and manage the proper functioning of all technical aspects of the CRG, including electricity, fluids, gases, HVAC systems, and furniture.
- Coordinate incident management, supervise maintenance staff, and monitor ticketing systems.
- Design, plan, and oversee architectural projects focused on scientific infrastructure (labs, special rooms, offices).
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and biosafety regulations.
- Oversee building maintenance and drive continuous improvement of the facilities.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders on infrastructure improvement projects.
- Prepare technical reports, produce drawings using AutoCAD, and keep infrastructure and service documentation up to date.
- Hazardous waste management.
- Supervise access control systems, alarm systems, and preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Manage the procurement and follow-up of sterilization materials.
- Maintain the CRG asset inventory.
- Record, control, and validate consumption of energy, gases, water, and other fluids, including associated cost management.
- Coordinate the management of deep cleanings and the supervision of alarm systems at PRBB facilities.
- Keep key departmental documentation up to date: master plans, protocols, control sheets, Excel trackers, etc.
- Take on any additional responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department.

**About the department**

The Facility Management Department is responsible for the maintenance and security of the CRG spaces (located in two sites: PRBB, Marenostrum Tower) and associated assets and equipment, as well as planning and building of new construction projects, including refurbishments and modifications. The specific services offered are included below:

- Maintenance and general services of the spaces and scientific equipment.
- PRBB and Marenostrum Emergency Plan control.
- Planning and building of new construction projects.
- Management and coordination of laboratory material cleaning and sterilization.
- Management and coordination of the CRG’s strategic sustainability plan.
- Other responsibilities, such as general incident management, minor repairs, and furniture moves.

**Whom would we like to hire**?**

**Professional experience**

We are looking for a technically skilled professional with a solid background in architecture or engineering, experience in scientific environments, strong adaptability to dynamic contexts, excellent communication skills with multidisciplinary teams, a service-oriented, detail-focused, ability to work effectively with other departments and across all levels of the organization and collaborative approach.

**Requirements**:

- You have 3 years of experience in a similar position
- Proven experience in biomedical research environments and complex facility management
- In-depth knowledge of building, safety, and biosafety regulations
- Strong skills in project management, technical reporting, public procurement processes, and multidisciplinary team coordination
- You have proven experience in successfully dealing with maintenance services
- You are capable of working independently and managing multiple tasks efficiently
- You have experience in developing and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) and in managing maintenance budgets
- You are proficient in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and continuous improvement tools

**Education and training**
- You hold a degree in Architecture or Mechanical, Industrial or industrial organization Engineering, with specialization or experience in the design of scientific or healthcare infrastructures

**Nice to have**
- Master degree in Faci