Facilities Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in property management, facilities operations, or campus real estate transition.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in building systems and infrastructure.
• Track record of writing RFPs, drafting complex facilities Scopes of Work, and managing public or institutional procurement cycles.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; structural components; grounds maintenance; and physical security protocols.
• Experience developing long-range maintenance action plans, managing maintenance and property management budgets, and conducting lifecycle cost analyses.
• Ability to operate autonomously as a first-on-the-ground leader, with contract negotiation, vendor governance, and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related field, or comparable knowledge demonstrated through a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for CMU; the university will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Certified Property Manager (CPM), or similar professional designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site transition of the property and existing facilities, maintaining continuity of services and overseeing grounds, physical security, life-safety compliance, asset preservation, and maintenance.
• Draft, publish, and manage the RFP process for third-party property management and maintenance services.
• Develop Scopes of Work for grounds maintenance, custodial services, physical security, routine maintenance, and waste management.
• Act as the university’s primary liaison for monitoring contractor performance after contract awards.
• Establish vendor schedules, coordinate emergency repairs, and oversee physical plant needs, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, and perimeter security, before and after vendor deployment.
• Develop initial operating and maintenance budgets, track transition and facility expenses, and manage day-to-day cost controls for vendor contracts and immediate repairs.
• Coordinate and communicate with Facilities Management Services, the CMU Police Department, Campus Design and Facility Development, Enterprise Risk Management, and other departments.
• Work with university leadership, campus planners, and Campus Design and Facility Development to align long-range facility capabilities with future academic, residential, and administrative planning.
• Ensure mechanical, life-safety, structural, and environmental systems comply with local building codes, OSHA requirements, ADA standards, and university Environmental Health and Safety guidelines.
• Lead a physical asset condition assessment of structures, utilities, and infrastructure to identify deferred-maintenance risks and assess system lifecycle status.
• Establish maintenance programs and translate technical facility requirements into operational Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life, accidental death, and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.