Director of Facilities Management

University of Arkansas System•Monticello, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Management is a senior leadership position responsible for planning, operating, maintaining, repairing, and continuously improving university facilities, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, the Director provides strategic oversight of facilities operations, custodial and grounds services, capital construction and renovation projects, environmental health and safety programs, regulatory compliance, energy management, and sustainability initiatives. The position ensures campus facilities are safe, functional, attractive, and supportive of the university’s educational mission. The Director manages departmental personnel, budgets, contracts, vendors, and long-term facilities planning, and directly oversees supervisors responsible for building maintenance, custodial services, and grounds operations. Areas of oversight include maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, grounds, custodial, fleet, and administrative services. The role develops departmental goals and procedures, directs preventive maintenance programs, oversees construction and deferred-maintenance projects, manages operating and capital budgets, ensures compliance with regulations and safety standards, leads emergency response, and identifies opportunities for operational efficiencies and infrastructure improvements. The position is principally supervisory and administrative, performed primarily in an office setting, with work also conducted in field environments. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required. The role involves limited exposure to hazardous chemicals and work conditions involving electrical systems, machinery, and heavy equipment. Benefits eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field.
Six to ten years of increasing facilities management experience, preferably in higher education, including four years at the senior level.
Working knowledge of plant operations, including custodial, grounds, maintenance, shipping and receiving, and transportation.
Knowledge and experience with energy monitoring and management systems.
Fundamental knowledge of construction, environmental, and conservation codes, regulations, and laws.
Knowledge of bid specifications and contracting procedures.
Experience working with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants on projects of varying levels.
Familiarity with safety regulations, fire prevention measures, HAZMAT handling regulations, and disaster response procedures.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external groups and work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Strategic and managerial thinking skills to align institutional goals and priorities with available resources.
Leadership skills to motivate, evaluate, manage, and supervise staff.
Ability to use analytical tools and concepts to review Plant Operations financial and budget requirements.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in office and field environments and respond to emergencies outside normal business hours.
Ability to work occasional extended hours and travel as required.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and assistance in facilities maintenance, renovations, project management, energy-saving programs, general management, and assigned projects or programs.
Plan, control, and direct facilities activities, including management of resources, support services, and personnel; prepare and monitor budgets for capital planning and construction.
Develop short- and long-term facility operations and maintenance goals and workload measures to assess progress and success.
Develop strategies and procedures for capital improvements to reduce the deferred-maintenance backlog.
Implement policies, strategies, and training programs to support safe, healthy, clean, and environmentally responsible buildings and campus venues.
Lead continual operational improvements, including daily operations, personnel management, policy and procedure development, process evaluation, training, customer service, and contract management.
Oversee administrative affairs and services across plant operations departments and coordinate their workloads and priorities.
Coordinate campus-wide capital improvement projects and oversee project management of contracted construction and renovation projects to ensure compliance with specifications and codes and alignment with the University’s mission and Master Plan.
Oversee facilities operations, custodial and grounds services, capital projects, environmental health and safety, regulatory compliance, energy management, and sustainability initiatives.
Manage departmental personnel, budgets, contracts, vendors, and long-term facilities planning; oversee supervisors responsible for maintenance, custodial services, and grounds operations.
Direct preventive maintenance programs, operating and capital budgets, emergency response efforts, and identification of operational efficiencies and infrastructure improvements.