Executive Director, Facilities Services

Bucks County Community College • Newtown, PA

6h

About The Position

It’s great to work at a place where people are truly committed to serving our students! We’re committed to bringing passion and energy to our College. Visit our Life Page on LinkedIn to explore our dynamic campus culture, hear from current employees, and discover what makes Bucks County Community College a great place to work! The Executive Director of Facility Services provides overall strategic leadership and operational oversight for all facilities, grounds, maintenance, custodial, utilities, capital projects, and campus infrastructure for Bucks County Community College across all 4 of its campuses (Newtown, Bristol, Croydon, Perkasie). This position ensures that all college facilities are safe, compliant, sustainable, and fully supportive of institutional mission and activities. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Executive Director plays a critical role in campus planning, operations, resource stewardship, and continuity of operations. The Executive Director will work directly with other departments reporting to the COO, including, Security and Safety, Space and Place Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Information Technology Services, and Conference & Event Services. Responsibilities include development and implementation of best practices for all facilities and grounds operations and development of and compliance with policies and procedures for facilities management and capital planning, including development, maintenance and monitoring of the deferred maintenance and college master plan. The Executive Director will be responsible for the management of personnel, finances, equipment, policies and procedures, as well as the implementation of campus improvements and assessment of initiatives related to campus facilities. The Executive Director will ensure the campus environments are aesthetically pleasing; conducive to the learning process; and support the public service functions of the institution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible facilities leadership, including supervision of staff and budgets, in areas of: design and management of capital projects, facilities and grounds operations and facilities maintenance; capital and space planning; construction project management, budget development and control, supervision of staff and inspection of construction and grounds.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building systems, maintenance best practices, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of buildings and equipment with ability to foresee problems and implement solutions.
• Experience in supervising and managing in a collective bargaining environment with union representation.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of College faculty, staff, and students.
• Proven ability to manage major construction or facilities projects on time and in budget, including development of comprehensive project budgets.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/architectural drawings, renderings, bid and contract specifications, and project management reports.
• Knowledge of operating procedures for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, and energy management systems.
• Ability to write bid specifications and manage contracted services.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments and to provide technical guidance and leadership to Facilities personnel.
• Experience developing scope of work documents (SOW), RFP, RFQ documents, as well as facilitating contract development and management.
• Ability to foster a cooperative and accountable work environment within the Facilities department and the university community and effectively developing and managing teams.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate will have facilities management experience across diverse facility types and Master’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or Public Administration.
• Experience in a higher education, community college, healthcare, or large public sector environment.
• Professional certifications including APPA-Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Certified Facilities Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), or comparable credentials.
• Experience with capital improvement projects, public procurement, and project management over several simultaneous projects.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong strategic planning and project management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex budgets and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to equity, accessibility, and student-centered campus environments.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Planning Lead long-range capital planning, renovation strategies, deferred maintenance reduction, and sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on facilities investment, risk management, and campus infrastructure.
• Represents Facilities Services and BCCC at meetings, events, and conferences.
• Participates in standing ad ad-hoc campus committees and working groups.
• Operations and Maintenance Direct all day-to-day operations for buildings, grounds, utilities, custodial services, and maintenance across all campuses and satellite locations.
• Ensure optimal performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and building automation systems.
• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs to extend asset life and reduce emergency repairs.
• Oversee the College’s Facilities Management/Work Order System, including producing reports and analytical assessment and key performance indicators (KPIs) for Facilities Services
• Capital Projects and Construction Lead planning, design, procurement, and construction of new buildings, renovations, and major infrastructure projects.
• Oversee architects, engineers, construction managers, and contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all codes and institutional standards.
• Develop and manage renovation and repair projects from inception to completion.
• Budget and Financial Management Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for facilities services.
• Track expenditures, control costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency and energy savings.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets, grant applications, and renovation and construction project documentation.
• Compliance, Safety and Risk Management Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal building, safety, environmental, and accessibility regulations (e.g., OSHA, ADA, fire/life safety).
• Actively participate and support campus emergency preparedness related to facilities, utilities, and infrastructure resilience.
• Personnel Management and Development Recruit, lead, develop, and mentor managerial, maintenance, and administrative staff.
• Foster a culture of service, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support labor relations, training, and performance management.
• Proven track record of proactively managing conflict in the workplace, documenting coaching, performance improvement plans, and collaboration with Human Resources to quickly resolve employee behavioral or performance issues.
• Campus and Community Collaboration Collaborate with academic leadership, student services, ITS, and Security and Safety to ensure facilities support institutional priorities.
• Serve as liaison with state, county, and township officials, utility providers, architects, regulatory agencies, and other outside entities.

Benefits

• Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees