Director of Facilities and Campus Planning

About the Role

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking a Director of Facilities and Campus Planning. This on‑site position provides leadership and management to the department of Facilities Management and is responsible for planning, facilitating, and implementing preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, renovations, new construction, presentation of all buildings and grounds, and housekeeping for the College. The Director also leads implementation of the Campus Master Plan, ensuring project priorities are executed on time and within budget, and maintains effective relationships with staff, students, campus constituencies, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to the department of Facilities Management; lead managers of maintenance, mechanical systems, grounds, housekeeping, and a financial specialist.
• Recruit, hire, train, monitor performance, establish job standards, and evaluate staff.
• Create and sustain an environment that fosters teamwork, excellence, cooperation, respect, and inclusiveness.
• Plan, estimate, execute, and manage campus capital projects—including Campus Master Plan projects, athletics facilities, parking lots, landscaping, academic/administrative buildings, and residential housing—often in partnership with outside contractors, architects, and vendors.
• Develop, recommend, and manage multi‑year strategies for the Corrective Maintenance Program and the 3‑5‑year capital plan; manage all facilities vendors.
• Plan, organize, and direct department priorities to ensure operation and maintenance of all facilities and utility systems.
• Routinely inspect buildings, grounds, equipment, and operating systems to determine cleanliness, maintenance, and repair needs.
• Assure an aesthetically pleasing campus through oversight of institutional grounds and horticulture.
• Provide expertise and support to the Vice President of Business and Finance, including reports and presentations to the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees on projects and costs.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the Facilities departmental budget, ensuring sound fiscal stewardship.
• Oversee and mentor facilities staff; collaborate with other campus departments.
• Administer and develop department programs such as work order system, cost tracking, key system, drawing/specifications documentation, records systems, safety, security, training, environmental, and legal compliance.
• Proactively pursue sustainable initiatives and lead the College Sustainability Committee.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervision

• Direct supervision of 3 Department Managers and 1 Facilities Financial Reporting Specialist.
• Functional supervision of 30+ departmental staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Building and/or Technical Trades, or a related field (or equivalent credentials, licensures, training, or experience).
• Minimum 10 years of facilities‑related experience in continuously increasing roles, with at least 4 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Preferred experience in higher education, health care, or other large complex facilities organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership in a large department within a complex, fast‑paced environment.
• Functional expertise in mechanical and structural trades, construction, systems management, and working knowledge of architectural plans and specifications.
• Proven ability to manage projects and evaluate work performed by staff and contractors.
• Extensive budget and fiscal management experience for operations and project management.
• High‑level knowledge of regulatory environment, including workplace safety, environmental regulations, and codes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate tactfully across all organizational levels.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Initiative, sound judgment, priority‑setting, and ability to work independently and as part of a high‑performing team.
• Commitment to a mission‑driven environment aligned with Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition waiver.