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Assistant Director, Facilities (FT), MFRE34105FOM

College of DuPage · Glen Ellyn, IL · 2 wk ago
Business Development$97k/yrFull-time

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

  • Affords assistance in the coordination, administration, and operational oversight of Facilities functions, projects, and initiatives that support the College's operational and strategic goals.
  • Serves as a key leadership role within the department and functions as a deputy, supporting departmental operations, staff supervision, and campus-wide facilities initiatives.
  • Works collaboratively with Facilities personnel, Purchasing, consultants, contractors, and campus stakeholders to support the planning and execution of construction, renovation, maintenance, infrastructure, energy management, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Emphasizes operational leadership, project oversight, staff supervision, and continuity of departmental operations.
  • Assists the Executive Director in leading departmental operations, staff, and initiatives in support of College priorities, including facilities operations, capital projects, infrastructure systems, energy management, and sustainability programs.
  • Provides day-to-day operational oversight of assigned staff, projects, and activities, ensuring effective coordination of Facilities functions and continuity of operations.
  • Supervises, directs, evaluates, and develops assigned employees in accordance with College and Board policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Supports planning, prioritization, and execution of capital, maintenance, renovation, infrastructure, and energy-related projects, including scheduling, resource coordination, and issue resolution.
  • Collaborates with internal departments, contractors, consultants, and external partners to ensure effective delivery of Facilities, construction, and energy management initiatives.
  • Reviews project documentation, including plans, schedules, budgets, and specifications, to ensure compliance with College standards, regulatory requirements, and operational objectives, including energy efficiency goals.
  • Supports compliance with applicable building, safety, accessibility, environmental, and energy management regulations, policies, and standards.
  • Aids in the development and implementation of departmental procedures, operational improvements, long-range planning, resource management strategies, and energy conservation initiatives.
  • Maintains and supports departmental budgets, reporting, and resource utilization, including utility consumption and energy performance tracking.
  • Act on behalf of the Executive Director of Facilities during absences and as assigned to ensure continuity of leadership and decision-making.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    • Education: Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, engineering management or related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent related experience required.
    • Professional certifications related to facilities, construction, project management, sustainability, or operations management preferred.
    • Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience supporting or coordinating construction, renovation, facilities, operational, or infrastructure-related projects required. Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience with proven leadership required. Experience with operational planning, project coordination, budgeting, and staff coordination required.
    • Skills: Strong communication, organizational, leadership, customer service, and problem-solving skills required. Proficiency in written and spoken English required. Extensive knowledge of general construction (new construction and renovation projects), knowledge of construction law, building codes and life safety codes, accessibility codes, and other related legal and safety requirements preferred. Knowledge of energy management program development preferred.

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