Director of Facilities Management

momentum-formerly-ucpla•Thousand Oaks, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Momentum is hiring a Director of Facilities Management to manage construction and improvement projects, while providing senior administrative direction and leadership over strategic and long-range planning and ongoing operational activities of Momentum’s facilities management division.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in engineering, architecture, facilities management, construction management, or related field, required
Five (5) years of strategic and operational leadership experience in the management of multiple construction projects, maintenance, logistics, and safety in the disabilities field, required
Five (5) years of recent, full-time, paid, professional-level experience in a facilities management position with responsibility for an integrated facility management program for an organization employing 500 or more employees, required
Experience in supervising staff, including professional-level employees, required
Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, walk, stand and sit for long periods of time, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds
Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in one of the aforementioned fields and/or a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board of Registration of Civil and Professional Engineers, highly preferred
Public agency experience in the disabilities field, preferred
Ability to formulate a clear organizational vision and operational goals and objectives for the management of the Momentum’s facilities management and construction programs
Administer and direct a multifaceted and complex facilities management and construction program through a combination of program managers, consultants, contractors, and staff
Establish and implement a comprehensive program of reporting and communication
Develop and implement the operating policies required to achieve goals and objectives
Ability to anticipate conditions, plan ahead, and establish priorities; act independently and promptly to situations and events
Ability to prepare and present effective oral and written communications, presentations, and reports
Integrate technology into business decisions and operations
Effectively communicate highly technical information concisely and in understandable terms
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with industry representatives, officials of public and private organizations, employees, co-workers, and the public

Responsibilities

Establishes, implements, and monitors short-range and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, progress, and strategies
Reviews the submission and tracking of the Capital Outlay Program, Scheduled Maintenance Program, Hazardous Materials Removal Program, Five Year Capital Construction Plan, Space Inventory, and other state or federal programs
Directs the maintenance of the department’s web site and archives of as-built plans, soil reports, legal site descriptions, environmental reports, Environmental Impact Reports and College Master Plans
Directs, oversees, and evaluates the performance of the facilities team, consultants, contractors, and personnel
Provides policy recommendations, technical assistance, and information to the Executive Team, and others on capital and facilities management programs, project status, issues needing attention, evaluation, resolution, and decisions
Coordinates with the accounting and information technology staff the maintenance and modification of computerized records, management information systems, and controls to ensure the efficient processing of invoices and claims for assigned programs
Integrates operations and drives collaboration across Momentum agencies
Evaluates policies and procedures and implements changes as needed; insures all elements of the facilities operation are consistent with best practices
Ensures all design and construction meets quality standards and expectations
Monitors capital and operating budgets
Insures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Represents Momentum in meetings, hearings, and conferences with contractors; representatives from public agencies, regulatory agencies, business organizations and community groups; and the public
Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and business needs