Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations
About The Position
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, the Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operations leads and oversees the departments and shops within Facilities Management. These include Electrical, Life Safety, Networking, Plumbing, Preventive Maintenance, HVAC, Grounds, Housekeeping, Central Power Plant, Trash and Recycling, Carpentry, Locks/Access Control, Paint, Roofing, and Masonry. The Director leads Assistant Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Superintendents, and Coordinators in completing required tasks and outcomes, and emphasizes the Department's Mission Statement. The role prioritizes budget and resource management, energy management, fire and life safety functions, infrastructure improvement and maintenance, and long-term planning. The Director also leads staff in carrying out improvements and renovation projects at University Facilities. This position is designated as essential personnel.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a master’s degree.
- Experience supervising managers, supervisors, and diverse work teams.
- Demonstrated success in employee leadership, organizational development, and workforce management.
- Experience managing budgets, staffing resources, and operational performance.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Considerable knowledge of building construction and building systems.
- Considerable knowledge of site development and construction.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies on an on-call 24/7 basis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Professional certification such as Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Experience implementing organizational change and service improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee departments and shops within Facilities Management.
- Lead Assistant Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Superintendents, and Coordinators in the performance and completion of required tasks and outcomes.
- Emphasize the Department's Mission Statement.
- Prioritize budget and resource management, energy management, fire and life safety functions, infrastructure improvement and maintenance, and long-term planning.
- Direct and lead staff in executing improvements and renovation projects at University Facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
