Building Services Director

Job Summary Since 1941, the University of Michigan School of Public Health has pursued a healthier, more equitable world through education, research, and action. The School educates more than 1,000 students and includes more than 170 faculty and researchers across six academic departments and numerous centers and institutes. The Building Services Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for more than 300,000 square feet of research, laboratory, instructional, and administrative space across three buildings. The Building Services Director will lead the facilities team and ensure the School's physical environment is responsive to its education, research, and public service missions. Responsibilities* Develop long-term facilities strategies aligned with the School's academic, research, and administrative prioritiesAdvise School leadership on space utilization, infrastructure renewal, deferred maintenance, operational risk, and capital investmentsLead a customer-focused facilities team and direct daily operations, including building maintenance, custodial and grounds services, shipping and receiving, room scheduling, event support, access control, laboratory infrastructure, and shared equipmentEstablish service standards and ensure resolution of maintenance and operational issuesPartner with faculty, researchers, laboratory managers, and Environment, Health & Safety to support safe and compliant research environmentsManage laboratory renovations, relocations, start-ups, specialized utilities and equipment, hazardous waste activities, and regulatory inspectionsRepresent the School on construction, renovation, infrastructure, space-planning, and capital projects from planning through occupancyLead facilities-related emergency preparedness, continuity planning, building security, and incident responseDevelop and administer the facilities budget and oversee contracts, procurement, service agreements, and vendor relationshipsUse operational metrics, financial data, and customer feedback to improve services and resource stewardship Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, architecture, construction management, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience8+ years of progressively responsible facilities management experience in a large, complex organization, including capital or renovation projects, space planning, budgets, and service providersAt least 1 year of experience leading and developing teamsKnowledge of facilities and laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparednessUnderstand complex projects, manage budgets and service providers, and establish effective partnerships across diverse teams and organizationsAssess complex operational issues, prioritize solutions, and lead effective responses to facilities-related disruptions or emergencies Why Work at Michigan? Benefits In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Benefits include: Generous paid time offA retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vestingA variety of comprehensive health insurance optionsLife insuranceLong-term disability coverageFlexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Work Schedule This position requires regular on-site presence and movement throughout academic, research, laboratory, mechanical, and construction areas. Occasional early-morning, evening, night, weekend, or after-hours emergency response may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.