Facilities Stewardship Program Manager

University of Arkansas•Fayetteville, NC

About The Position

The Facilities Stewardship Program Manager provides governance of campus facilities data and condition assessments to support capital planning, risk analysis, and institutional priorities. This role oversees the evaluation and documentation of higher education spaces and facilities, focusing on physical condition, functionality, and regulatory compliance. The program manager ensures accurate, actionable data through audits, surveys, and integrated reporting. Responsibilities include leading the development of standardized data models and dashboards that inform project scoping, prioritization, and long-term capital planning. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Architecture/Design, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or closely related field
Experience in facilities/space analytics; implementation of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) criteria, and performance of site audits in support of capital planning
At least three years of experience in facilities assessment, space audits, campus planning, or higher education space data collection
Experience interpreting blueprints and floor plans
Working knowledge of Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM) space typologies, and National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) functional categories
Experience developing data strategies or implementing database solutions; building repeatable, standards-based reports/dashboards
Documented team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
Knowledge of the Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM) standards and familiarity with reporting requirements from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) for higher education facilities data
Knowledge of construction techniques, materials, cost estimation, and capital planning practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as Microsoft Data Analytics, Project Management Professional (PMP)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office scripting and expertise with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for Power BI data modeling, measures, and performance-optimized calculations
Documented experience performing benefit–cost analysis (BCA), life-cycle costing (LCC), net present value (NPV) modeling, and risk-adjusted capital prioritization for facilities or infrastructure portfolios
Request for proposals (RFP) authorship and experience coordinating consultant work
Experience collaborating with research stakeholders and mapping lab function to NACUBO categories

Responsibilities

governance of campus facilities data and condition assessments to support capital planning, risk analysis, and institutional priorities
oversees the evaluation and documentation of higher education spaces and facilities, focusing on physical condition, functionality, and regulatory compliance
ensures accurate, actionable data through audits, surveys, and integrated reporting
leading the development of standardized data models and dashboards that inform project scoping, prioritization, and long-term capital planning
Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty
ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Benefits

university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
immediate leave accrual
a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

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