Director of Facilities and Capital Projects

Cecil College•North East, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Director of Facilities and Capital Projects provides strategic leadership and oversight for the College’s capital improvement program, construction projects, and facilities and campus infrastructure operations across the North East and Elkton Station campuses. The role advances long-term facilities and infrastructure needs through capital planning, project management, and coordination of major construction and renovation initiatives, while supporting safe, functional, sustainable, and welcoming campus environments. It also oversees buildings, grounds, maintenance, custodial services, utilities, environmental services, life safety systems, and regulatory compliance. The Director serves as the College’s primary resource for capital planning, campus development, facilities strategy, and cross-functional project leadership, advising senior leadership on infrastructure investments, physical plant stewardship, and long-term campus growth. The Director leads Facilities Department operations and personnel, including maintenance, grounds, contracted services, shipping and receiving, duplication services, campus events, fleet operations, facilities rentals, safety programs, and related support services. The position manages preventive and corrective maintenance, work orders, campus utilities and building systems, energy management, and coordination of classroom and instructional space needs. The role leads facilities safety, regulatory compliance, inspections, testing, certifications, and reporting; oversees hazardous and regulated materials handling; and is responsible for ADA-accessible facilities and compliance with applicable safety requirements. The Director plans and manages capital and major maintenance projects, including project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, contractors, specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and contracts. The position also leads sustainability and energy initiatives, institutional projects, budgeting and resource management, and relationships with government agencies, consultants, contractors, vendors, service providers, and community organizations. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree and technical certifications are preferred. The position requires at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance and operations and project management, including at least five years of supervisory experience. Higher education experience is preferred. The work schedule may be flexible during critical periods, inclement weather, and special events, including evening and weekend hours. Periodic travel between College locations and to State and other external meetings is required. Occasional telework may be permitted with supervisor approval, but onsite presence is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance and operations as well as project management.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with college faculty, staff, administrators, governing boards, and government agencies.
Experience reflecting progressively increasing responsibility for managing tasks and projects.
Experience in operational and strategic planning and budget development.
Ability to communicate ideas and information effectively in writing and orally to administrative staff, professional colleagues, governing boards, and government agencies.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Familiarity with an online Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Ability to implement change, build consensus, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, and gain confidence and cooperation within the College community.
Ability to analyze complex data and develop financial reports for analysis, forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule during critical periods, inclement weather, and special events, potentially including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Ability to travel periodically between College locations and to State and other external meetings.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and perform the described physical activities, including daily walking inspections of campus operations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Technical certification such as FMP, PMP, Master Electrician, or Master HVAC.
Experience at an institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and administrative oversight for Facilities Department operations, including maintenance, grounds, contracted services, shipping and receiving, duplication services, campus events, fleet operations, facilities rentals, safety programs, and related support services.
Plan and oversee preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, work orders, and day-to-day facilities services.
Oversee campus utilities, building systems, and energy management systems, and assist with management of the College’s vehicle and equipment fleet.
Collaborate with campus departments on classroom and instructional space needs, scheduling, space utilization, and facilities configurations.
Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate Facilities Department personnel; promote safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Ensure employees receive appropriate technical, operational, and safety training, and coordinate professional development.
Lead and improve the College’s facilities safety program and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Oversee inspections, testing, certifications, and reporting for elevators, pressure vessels, stormwater infrastructure, fire protection, and other life safety systems.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous and regulated materials and maintain ADA-accessible facilities.
Lead planning, design, construction, renovation, and implementation of capital and major maintenance projects in accordance with College, county, and state requirements.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality standards, contractor performance, and outcomes; participate in construction site inspections.
Develop project specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and contract requirements for facilities projects, equipment purchases, and contracted services.
Identify current and future facilities needs with College leadership and support facility master planning, space utilization planning, and long-range campus development.
Lead sustainability and environmental stewardship initiatives and develop strategies for operational efficiency, energy conservation, and long-term resource management.
Lead institutional projects across departments, managing planning, communication, scope, schedules, budgets, implementation, and assessment.
Advise College leadership on facilities and project management matters through studies, recommendations, presentations, and reports.
Develop, administer, and monitor departmental operating and capital budgets; oversee purchasing, inventory, and resource allocation.
Review expenditures and recommend capital outlay and facilities-related investments while stewarding College facilities, equipment, and financial resources.
Coordinate with county, state, and regulatory agencies on Campus Master Plan, Space Inventory, Capital Improvement Program, permitting, and compliance submissions.
Manage relationships with consultants, contractors, vendors, and service providers; represent the College on external committees and participate in College committees and planning groups.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.