Director of Facilities
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Job Location:
Fayetteville, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Director of Facilities provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the planning maintenance operation and sustainability of the universitys physical assets. This role ensures that campus facilities support the institutions academic research residential and administrative missions in a safe efficient and costeffective manner. The Director oversees facilities management functions including maintenance utilities Plumbing Electrical and HVAC departments.
Reports to: Chief Facilities Officer
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Develop and implement short and longterm facilities strategies aligned with the universitys strategic plan.
- Lead master planning efforts space utilization strategies and deferred maintenance planning.
- Promote a culture of safety accountability customer service and continuous improvement.
Facilities Operations & Maintenance
- Direct daily operations for building systems utilities maintenance custodial and manger work order system
- Ensure facilities are maintained to support academic excellence student life and research activities.
- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset life and reliability.
- Respond to emergencies and coordinate disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.
Budget & Financial Management
- Develop and manage operating budgets for facilities operations.
- Monitor expenditures forecast financial needs and identify costsaving and efficiency opportunities.
- Participate in lifecycle cost analysis.
Compliance Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations including building codes fire and life safety environmental health and accessibility (ADA).
- Partner with Environmental Health & Safety Risk Management and Campus Police to maintain a safe campus environment.
- Support accreditation and audit processes related to facilities.
Sustainability & Energy Management
- Lead or support sustainability initiatives related to energy efficiency water conservation waste reduction and carbon reduction goals.
- Oversee energy management programs and utility consumption tracking.
Personnel Management
- Recruit develop and manage professional technical and supervisory staff.
- Establish performance expectations conduct evaluations and support training and career development.
- Foster positive labor relations and ensure compliance with HR policies and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a primary point of contact for academic leaders students and administrative departments regarding facilities needs.
- Communicate effectively with campus stakeholders on projects disruptions and service levels.
- Represent the university in professional organizations and external partnerships as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management preferably in higher education or a complex institutional environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing large diverse facilities portfolios and teams.
- Strong knowledge of building systems maintenance practices capital planning and regulatory compliance.
- Proven budget management and financial planning experience.
- Excellent leadership communication and problemsolving skills.
- Proficient in blueprint reading Microsoft Word/Excel and building management software systems.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work is primarily performed in an office setting with frequent visits mechanical rooms and campus facilities.
- Occasional afterhours weekend or emergency response may be required.
- Considered essential personnel on inclement weather days
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Preparing you for a life filled with meaning and purpose, Methodist University's on-campus and online programs empower students – including active-duty military and veterans – to grow spiritually, academically, and professionally.
