Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations

Radford University • Radford, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, the Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operations leads and oversees 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, while emphasizing the Department's Mission Statement.

The position prioritizes budget and resource management, energy management, fire and life safety functions, infrastructure improvement and maintenance, and long-term planning. The Director leads staff in carrying out improvements and renovation projects to University facilities. This is an essential personnel position and requires availability to respond to emergencies on an on-call 24/7 basis.

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 combined with 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, including Electrical, Life Safety, Networking, Plumbing, Preventive Maintenance, HVAC, Grounds, Housekeeping, Central Power Plant, Trash and Recycling, Carpentry, Locks/Access Control, Paint, Roofing, and Masonry.
• Lead Assistant Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Superintendents, and Coordinators in completing 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 the execution of improvements and renovation projects to University facilities.
• Respond to emergencies on an on-call 24/7 basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director