Director, Infrastructure Maintenance.

Front Range Community College (FRCC) is Colorado’s largest community college, enrolling nearly 28,000 students annually across three campuses along the Front Range. FRCC offers over 36 career training programs, transfer pathways to four-year universities, and concurrent enrollment opportunities for high school students. Recognized as a “Top Online College” by Newsweek, FRCC is committed to educational excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively working to create an environment where all students and employees feel supported and thrive. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), FRCC is dedicated to ensuring historically marginalized students succeed.

About the Role

As the inaugural Director of Infrastructure and Maintenance, you will serve as the operational backbone of FRCC’s Strategic Plan, Forward, Together, providing strategic and technical leadership for Facilities Services across three campuses. This highly visible role requires consistent on-campus presence and regular travel to coordinate departmental needs, collaborate with stakeholders, and foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement. You will partner closely with the Associate Vice President of Facilities to shape long-term goals, priorities, and resource planning while leading regulatory compliance, environmental health, and safety programs. This position may be based at any of FRCC’s campuses: Boulder County (Longmont), Larimer (Fort Collins), or Westminster.

Responsibilities

• Department Leadership: Provide strategic and operational leadership for Infrastructure and Maintenance across three campuses, guiding Assistant Directors and staff to establish departmental goals, policies, and performance standards aligned with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements. Lead recruitment, coaching, and performance management to build a culture of accountability, engagement, and safe hazardous materials handling, including compliance training such as Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Operational and Technical Leadership:
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, ADA, EPA, NFPA, Life Safety Code, National Electric Code (NEC), Uniform Building Code (UBC), and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).
  • Lead internal audits, environmental health programs, chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems, and hazardous spill response team development to identify risks and compliance gaps.
  • Serve on institutional committees focused on campus infrastructure, safety, and environmental quality, contributing expertise to enhance the physical environment for students and employees.
  • Act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team, advising leadership and directing Facilities personnel during emergencies in collaboration with Campus Safety.
  • Maintain accurate chemical inventory databases to support teaching and research activities while ensuring compliance with community right-to-know reporting requirements.
• Project Management:
  • Direct multi-campus inspection programs, maintain documentation, and ensure timely corrective action to meet regulatory and environmental compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with leadership on capital construction planning, controlled maintenance submissions, deferred maintenance strategy, and long-range facilities planning.
  • Lead emergency preparedness and continuity of operations planning in coordination with Campus Safety and local emergency responders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven years of increasingly responsible professional experience in facilities management, including supervision of staff, construction/project management, and contract management.
• Familiarity with computerized Building Automated Systems (BAS) and the ability to manage such systems.
• Knowledge and ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and structural fields.
• Working knowledge of construction practices and project management.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations related to safety, health, and environmental compliance, as well as management and supervisory principles.
• Experience in operational and strategic planning, as well as budget development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English.

Skills

• Project Management: Develop and maintain a Facilities master plan, including time and material estimates for remodeling and repair projects.
• Supervision: Direct and coordinate day-to-day operations of the Facilities Services Department, including hiring, motivating, and performance management.
• Strategic Leadership: Recognize Facilities’ role in promoting student success and completion; provide direction during emergencies and coordinate with Campus Security and local responders.
• Construction Management: Oversee construction and controlled maintenance projects, including inspections for safety and hazardous material compliance.
• Relationship Building: Collaborate with College and Campus leadership on capital construction projects and supervise Facilities department staff.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Champion equity by reducing barriers in departmental practices, policies, and processes, using an equity lens to guide decisions.
• Commitment to Values: Demonstrate leadership behaviors that support FRCC’s values and promote an environment where equity creates opportunities for student success.
• Student Success Focus: Prioritize a student-first culture in all actions and decisions.
• Change Catalyst: Encourage innovative approaches to addressing challenges and opportunities.
• Strategic Planning: Develop a vision for the future and create a culture where long-range goals are achieved, ensuring contributions to the strategic plan are equity-minded and student-focused.
• Leadership: Influence others to perform effectively and make responsible decisions.
• Consensus Building: Foster group solidarity to achieve shared goals.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with diverse audiences, articulating expectations clearly and persuasively.
• Team Building: Convince groups to work collaboratively toward common goals.
• Motivation: Inspire oneself and others to reach goals and perform to the best of their ability.
• Dynamic Mindset: Build resilience in employees, promote innovation and creativity, and foster professional growth.
• Collaboration: Work with colleagues across departments to improve efficiency and effectiveness for students.
• Data Analysis: Use data to assess performance, identify trends, predict future impacts, and plan strategically.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Guide direct reports and emerging leaders, sharing personal experience to support their growth while seeking coaching for personal development.
• Evaluation for Improvement: Review program and service evaluations to identify areas for improvement, implement changes, and phase out irrelevant programs.

Pay

$104,824 - $110,065 annually.