Position
Facilities Construction and Renovation Lead
Department
Facilities and General Affairs
Position Type
Full-time
Location
Tokyo (Sangen-jaya station): hybrid-remote flexibility after initial training period available.
Report to
Facilities Manager
Work Hours
37.5 Hours Per Week (9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday)
(Some work on late nights, Saturday and Sunday may be required. Compensatory time off provided.)
Visa Requirement
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is able to sponsor a visa for this position.
Salary & benefits
Salary commensurate with experience.
Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year. In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year. Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting/telework allowance, a welfare-discount program membership, retirement payment system, and tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs.
Overview of position
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is growing rapidly, and we are seeking Facilities Construction and Renovation Lead to maintain, develop and expand our current facilities.
Primary responsibilities
Facilities and General Affairs
- Overall management of TUJ construction and renovation projects (Kyoto and Tokyo)
- Manage campus and other facilities’ long-term maintenance plans
- Develop and maintain good relationships with construction companies, and the building owners of campuses
- Ensure construction projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Facilities Manager
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 3 to 10 years of experience in construction project management
- Fluent in both English (business level) and Japanese (native-level)
- Budget management experience
- Strong computer skills: Excel (skills on Pivot Table and VLOOKUP preferred),
Word, and PowerPoint - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Creative, team player and self-motivated
- Professional appearance and attitude
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in the real estate industry
- Skills on AutoCAD and Visio
Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately. Desired start date is late September 2025.
Apply for This Job *You will be directed to an external job platform, BambooHR.
Required application materials to be submitted:
(a) cover letter,
(b) resume or c.v.,
(c) contact information for two references.
Only those applicants who make it past the initial review will be contacted.
Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall have full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.