Facilities Manager

Responsibilities

• Direct daily facilities operations by coordinating managers, administrative staff, skilled trades, custodial teams, grounds crews, and external service providers.
• Establish work priorities, distribute assignments, and monitor service quality to ensure campus needs are addressed efficiently across multiple functional areas.
• Oversee the upkeep of building systems, utilities, and infrastructure to maintain dependable campus operations and minimize service disruptions.
• Support the planning and execution of renovation, construction, and capital improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to applicable codes, statutes, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, regulatory representatives, and university stakeholders to move projects forward and resolve operational concerns.
• Manage vendor and service contracts tied to facilities operations, confirming that scope, timelines, and performance expectations are met.
• Prepare operational summaries and reports for leadership, including materials that support executive and board-level decision-making.
• Promote a strong safety culture by leading training, addressing workplace hazards, coordinating audits, and partnering with environmental and compliance specialists.
• Maintain campus readiness during severe weather and after-hours situations by supporting safe access, emergency response, and continuous operational coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, construction oversight, or project management, ideally within higher education or a comparable setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, occupational safety practices, safety audits, and facility compliance standards.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and provide clear direction in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the judgment to respond effectively during urgent or high-impact situations.
• Experience managing contractors, service agreements, and multiple simultaneous facilities priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across a campus community.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Facilities Management
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Facility Operations
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Communication

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Lifetime Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Pay

TBD

Schedule

N/A