Senior Director Campus Infrastructure and Facility Operations
Senior Director Campus Infrastructure and Facility Operations
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$ 120000 - 160000
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Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation animal care and welfare learning and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868 the notforprofit Lincoln Park Zoo is a privatelymanaged membersupported organization and is free and open 365 days a year. Visit us at .
Reporting to the Senior Vice President this leadership role at the zoo is responsible for overseeing campus development including planning construction and capital projects the repair maintenance and cleanliness of facilities and grounds the management of campus infrastructure vehicle fleet and equipment building operating systems engineering and other contracted service providers. This position is primarily onsite with limited opportunities for remote work based on operational needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborate across departments to align campus infrastructure and facility operational goals to ensure all zoo needs are met embracing the zoos tagline of For Wildlife. For All.
- Provide regular updates insights and strategic recommendations to the senior leadership team and appropriate Board committees.
- Partner with the Senior Vice President to define and achieve departmental objectives metrics timelines budgets and accountability systems.
- Lead by example to motivate a highperforming team and foster a safe productive and serviceoriented workplace culture.
- Develop policies and procedures for preventative and seasonal maintenance repair housekeeping resource planning and asset management programs that are efficient economical and high impact.
- Liaise with the Chicago Park District on infrastructure operations maintenance and improvements as necessary.
- Advance the zoos Campus Plan including strategic oversight of design planning and construction initiatives.
- Manage capital projects endtoend from RFP development and contractor selection to cost assessment planning and construction oversight.
- Ensure smooth coordination and communication between zoo departments and external service providers to deliver efficient highquality results.
- Implement and maintain an asset management plan covering mechanical electrical plumbing life support and other infrastructure systems.
- Develop and enforce a comprehensive risk management strategy for the department ensuring policies procedures and training uphold the highest safety standards.
- Champion green initiatives to enhance the zoos sustainability and operational efficiency.
- Prepare and manage the departments annual budget and operational plans in alignment with institutional priorities.
- Support the professional growth of staff through coaching training and opportunities for skill development.
- Demonstrate excellent decisionmaking and problemsolving skills that balance scope quality and costensuring accountability and excellence from staff and contracted service providers.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Respond to afterhours emergencies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of zoo operations.
KNOWLEGDE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
- Proactive problemsolving and negotiation abilities with a strategic adaptable mindset.
- Advanced knowledge of facilities operations including electrical mechanical plumbing HVAC life support and other infrastructure systems.
- Familiarity with water quality management for both mechanical and biological systems.
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to communicate and be understood in business English
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Teams SharePoint) and CMMS platforms (e.g. FMX).
- Ability to prepare comprehensive reports including schedules and budgets
- Ability to produce clear actionable reports schedules and budgets.
- Experience managing complex projects from concept to completion.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and followthrough.
- Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of accountability and professionalism.
- Respectful and courteous demeanor with staff guests and external partners.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree required or equivalent; may be substituted by relevant levels of work experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of five years experience in facilities or construction management preferably in a serviceoriented or publicfacing institution.
- Proven expertise in facilities maintenance project management building systems and construction oversight.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Availability to work evenings weekends holidays and during special events as required.
- Possession of a valid Illinois drivers license with good driving record
- Must be able to walk stand sit kneel stoop crawl twist reach above head pull bend and climb stairs/ladders.
OUR PROMISE
Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We celebrate the diverse qualities perspectives values and experiences of all people. For Wildlife. For All.
LINCOLN PARK ZOO BENEFITS
In addition to such standard benefits Blue Cross Blue Shield) as medical dental vision life and disability coverages and a 403(b) savings plan with an institutional match benefits of working at the zoo include (benefits are for regular full time employees):
- Free admission to many other Chicago cultural institutions
- Free onsite parking anytime with access to Lincoln Park Lakeshore Trail and North Avenue Beach
- Discounts on event tickets (free admission to select events) attractions dining and retail at the zoo
- Quarterly staff mingle events and LPZooU training and educational sessions about the zoo wildlife ecology and related subjects
- Company contribution to Health Savings Account (Medical PPO only) A working environment with green spaces and regularly available visits with wildlife!
Salary: $120000$160000
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
