Director of Facilities Operations – Campus Facilities Management
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Job Summary
Job Overview
We are hiring a Director of Facilities Operations (IFM) to lead campus facilities management at a large college in Paul Smiths NY. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both executive-level decision-making and active field involvement including expert snow management and commercial snow plow operation.
You will oversee all campus operations manage union staff lead capital projects and ensure safe efficient and cost-effective facility performance across a large multi-building campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) for a 50 building campus
- Oversee HVAC electrical plumbing custodial grounds and maintenance operations
- Perform and oversee snow removal operations (including snow plow driving)
- Manage capital projects budgets ($1M) vendors and subcontractors
- Supervise and mentor 25 union employees through the management staff
- Conduct hiring staffing training and workforce planning
- Ensure compliance with safety environmental and operational standards
- Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Support campus events and operational logistics
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 5 years of Facilities Director / IFM leadership experience in a campus environment
- Strong experience managing unionized workforces
- Proven expertise in snow management and winter operations
- Experience with multi-site or large campus operations (grounds maintenance custodial engineering)
- Strong financial management and capital project oversight ($1M budgets)
- Vendor and subcontractor management experience
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $110000 $130000 base
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Relocation Assistance Available
Why This Role
Lead operations for a large scenic college campus spanning 14000 acres and 50 buildings where no two days are the samebalancing executive leadership hands-on facility operations and critical snow management responsibilities in a high-impact environment.
