Head of Unit Building Management Systems (SMB) — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Mission
The Operations department manages and operates the real estate infrastructure and services to EPFL users.
It is composed of about 80 employees active in CVSE-MCR techniques, Building Maintenance as well as in concierge and stewardship services.
- Mission
- The Operations department manages and operates the real estate infrastructure and services to EPFL users.
- Main tasks and responsibilities
- Your duties and responsibilities as Head of Building Management Systems (BMS) will be as follows:
Main responsibilities
- Main tasks and responsibilities
- Your duties and responsibilities as Head of Building Management Systems (BMS) will be as follows:
- Pilot the Building Management Systems Unit (BMS) by defining priorities, planning activities and ensuring that the objectives of the service are met, while respecting EPFL's values and culture.
- Ensure the management of the unit's human resources, workload, budget and resources to ensure efficient and sustainable operation.
- To define the strategy for the evolution of systems and installations in the field, anticipating the needs of EPFL's technical infrastructure.
- Ensure the smooth running of the Unit's projects to ensure that the cost and time targets are met.
- Coordinate the operation, maintenance and evolution of associated software and infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with the various EPFL services linked to the different areas of activity.
- Conduct technical and interdisciplinary sessions, validate orders in accordance with current procedures.
- Participate in technological and regulatory monitoring in its fields to ensure the evolution of solutions according to best practices and current requirements
Additional details
- It is currently composed of 8 employees covering: MCR (Building Automation)
- Supervision of technical and security facilities Transmission of alarms
- To provide guidance, support and develop the skills of the Unit's staff, in particular by conducting evaluation interviews, identifying training needs and supporting their professional development. Provide picket service if necessary
- Confirmed competence to plan (roadmap, life cycle, resources, ...), analyze and write To develop technical specifications
- Very good mastery of French, English level B2 A quality working environment A friendly, stimulating and dynamic working atmosphere
Notes and original content
- It is currently composed of 8 employees covering:
- MCR (Building Automation)
- Supervision of technical and security facilities
- Hypervision
- Transmission of alarms
- Access control
- To provide guidance, support and develop the skills of the Unit's staff, in particular by conducting evaluation interviews, identifying training needs and supporting their professional development.
- Provide picket service if necessary
- Confirmed competence to plan (roadmap, life cycle, resources, ...), analyze and write
- To develop technical specifications
Questions about this listing
What salary does EPFL offer for this role?
EPFL lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Lausanne. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does EPFL offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
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