Trades Director, Facilities Management [R0153975]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

6d•$116,700 - $133,300

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Maintenance provides strategic and operational leadership for facilities maintenance and construction management across UNLV’s Maryland and Shadow Lane Campuses. The Director ensures facilities, building systems, infrastructure, equipment, and assets are safe, reliable, compliant, functional, and maintained to institutional standards. The position oversees approximately 100 employees, a $15 million operating budget, and project budgets up to $10 million, with direct oversight of key engineering, maintenance, project management, and support personnel. Areas of oversight include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, building automation, fire and life safety, access control, elevators, contracted services, and related facility operations. The Director establishes priorities, develops maintenance and capital strategies, evaluates staffing needs and resources, and oversees deferred maintenance, renovations, infrastructure, and capital projects. The role collaborates with university leadership, campus stakeholders, regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants while integrating daily operations with long-term asset management, sustainability, energy efficiency, risk management, and institutional priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Architectural/Engineering disciplines, Construction or Project Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an accepted equivalent.
2–4 years of management or supervisory experience.
3–5 years of experience in the job area.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Certification in facilities management or a related field issued by an industry trade organization, such as APPA, ASHE, IFMA, AFE, AEE, BOMA, or PHCC.
Relevant certifications may include CFM, CHFM, CMMP, CEFP, or LEED.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities maintenance and construction management across the Maryland and Shadow Lane Campuses.
Ensure facilities, building systems, infrastructure, equipment, and assets are safe, reliable, compliant, functional, and maintained to institutional standards.
Oversee approximately 100 employees, a $15 million operating budget, project budgets up to $10 million, and key engineering, maintenance, project management, and support personnel.
Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, building automation, fire and life safety, access control, elevators, contracted services, and related facility operations.
Establish priorities and develop maintenance and capital strategies.
Evaluate staffing needs and resources.
Oversee deferred maintenance, renovations, infrastructure, and capital projects.
Collaborate with university leadership, campus stakeholders, regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
Integrate daily operations with long-term asset management, sustainability, energy efficiency, risk management, and institutional priorities.