Senior Director, Facilities & Capital Project Management

University of Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Facilities and Capital Projects Management provides leadership and operational oversight for the UBalt campus facilities, a non-residential, urban university serving approximately 4,000 students and encompassing 1 million GSF. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, this position supervises the Director of Facilities Operations, the Construction Project Manager, , and the Facilities Records and Systems Analyst. This position is a functional leader, overseeing the overall facilities renewal projects for the UBalt capital improvement plan, serving as project manager and owner’s representative on certain capital projects, developing and implementing a plan for compliance with State and USM building performance standards and sustainability goals, liaising with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) service center and representing UBalt at USM facilities and capital planning related meetings. This position promotes safety and environmental consciousness in the workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, facilities planning, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience, in facilities planning, construction management, or capital project oversight, with 5 years managing/leading teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, regulatory compliance, and sustainability standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects and developing long-range facilities and capital planning, renewal and replacement, including facilities master plan, capital improvement planning, asset condition assessments, and state funding mechanisms (e.g., USM, DBM).
• Quick aptitude to learn institutional policies and reporting requirements for higher education.
• Knowledge of third-party service contracts and their integrations with campus operations.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations regarding specialty areas (such as OSHA regulations).
• Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.
• Ability to exert force up to 70 lbs., work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces and adverse weather or temperature conditions as well as the ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Project Management: Capable of managing complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders and timelines, including proficiency of project management and facilities planning tools.
• Communication and Reporting: Strong written and verbal skills for preparing documentation, presenting to senior leadership, and coordinating with external agencies.
• Leadership and Supervision: Lead and mentor staff, across diverse operational areas. Proven leadership and supervisory experience, with ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate productive partnerships with tenants, vendors, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Decision-Making: Exercise sound judgment in evaluating opportunities, managing risks, and resolving operational issues.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills and ability to project a professional and positive image of the institution.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCM, LEED AP, CEFP).
• Experience representing institutions in system-level, consortium, or interagency forums.
• Experience in higher education or public-sector facilities management
• Familiarity with state & USM procurement and State and Baltimore City permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Assessment and Renewal Planning. A rranges and oversees a comprehensive third-party assessment of all campus buildings at least every five years. Using the resulting data and reports and guided by current 10-year Facilities Master Plan (FMP). Annually, develop an updated recommended facilities renewal plan (FRP) to remediate and prevent deferred maintenance. The FRP includes prioritized projects, cost estimates, and timelines, and is submitted annually to the Capital Budget Director for consideration/ integration into the 10-year institutional Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Develop and apply approved guidelines to recommend prioritized renewal projects over the 10-year period.
• Capital Project Management and Owner Representation . For approved capital projects exceeding $1 million, the Senior Director serves as the university’s owner’s representative and/or construction manager. These projects are administered and procured by the UMB Service Center, and this role acts as the UBalt facilities liaison, attending all meetings, preparing scopes of work, completing advance planning, coordinating with campus stakeholders, securing UBalt budget approvals, and representing the university in all decisions. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with UBalt standards, project expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance and Sustainment Reporting. R esponsible for achieving, maintaining, and documenting compliance with Building Energy Performance Standards and other sustainability mandates. This includes coordinating with internal and external partners to collect data, monitor performance, and submit required reports. This role supports institutional sustainability goals through project design, materials selection, and operational practices and ensures full compliance with State & USM facilities and capital project policies, including the required internal and external approvals, procurement, permitting, and reporting.
• Functional Leadership and Staff Supervision. Provide leadership, guidance, and performance oversight for three direct reports. This oversight includes setting strategic direction, aligning work plans with institutional goals, managing budgets, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role ensures staff are equipped to deliver high-quality service, and that cross-functional coordination is effective and responsive.
• Campus Communication and USM Representation. This role communicates regularly with colleagues/UBalt community about facilities priorities, projects, and results, including preparing presentations, reports, and updates that support transparency, engagement, and informed decision-making. This is a key role in aligning facilities initiatives with campus needs and institutional priorities, notably those outlined in the current FMP. This is the primary UBalt representative to USM on facilities matters, proactively maintaining a positive relationship with USM personnel and attending all USM facilities, capital projects, and sustainability meetings.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave ( 22 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days of personal , and 14-15 holidays) and retirement plans with employer contributions
• You can see more details on our benefits here

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees