Executive Director Physical Plant

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive multicultural public openaccess college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success transform lives and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Executive Director - Physical Plant

Employee Classification:Other Professionals

Institution:Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Physical Plant

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time fiscal year position reporting to the Chief of Administrative Services. The Executive Director of Physical Plant provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Colleges facilities including maintenance custodial services grounds utilities and construction projects across multiple campus sites.

This role ensures that campus facilities and infrastructure are maintained in a safe efficient sustainable and aesthetically pleasing manner that supports the Colleges mission and enhances the student faculty staff and community experience.

Job Duties

• Provide vision leadership and direction for all areas of the Physical Plant including custodial electrical plumbing HVAC grounds and general maintenance.
• Develop implement and evaluate operational and strategic maintenance plans goals and performance metrics to ensure effective efficient and cost-conscious delivery of services.
• Oversee the planning budgeting and execution of facilities maintenance repairs renovations and new construction projects.
• Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets ensuring compliance with institutional and state requirements.
• Direct and monitor contractors vendors and construction managers to ensure high-quality work and adherence to timelines budgets and safety standards.
• Supervise mentor and evaluate Physical Plant staff to promote a collaborative inclusive and high-performing work environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local codes regulations and safety standards (including OSHA EPA fire safety and accessibility requirements).
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for campus infrastructure and energy systems.
• Lead sustainability initiatives including energy management water conservation waste reduction and green building practices.
• Advise senior leadership on institutional policies and procedures related to physical resources and capital planning.
• Represent the Physical Plant on college committees and serve as a liaison to external partners contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering facilities management construction management or a related technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management engineering or building operations.
  
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or administrative leadership experience.
  
• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in facilities management (e.g. CFM FMP IFMA APPA).
  
• Experience with higher education or large multi-site institutional facilities.
  
• Demonstrated experience leading sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience with HVAC plumbing electrical fire alarm and energy management systems.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal state and local statutes codes and regulations related to building operations safety and construction.
  
• Proven ability to prepare bid specifications manage contracts and oversee service providers.
  
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams manage change and foster a culture of accountability and safety.
  
• Excellent communication problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders including architects engineers contractors and regulatory agencies.
  
• Commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement in facilities operations.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• This position requires on-site presence at campus locations and the ability to respond to facilities emergencies outside of normal business hours. Duties may involve exposure to construction sites mechanical equipment and varying weather conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed ethnicity or national origin sex disability age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson Vice President of People & Culture 737 Union Ave Memphis TN 38103 . See the full non-discrimination policy.