Facility Operations Manager

About the role

The South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient, economical, and safe operation of the South Dakota Developmental Center.
• Manage highly regulated environments with frequent and critical compliance audits.
• Review construction documents and interpret project specifications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Design and execute preventative maintenance schedules for facility infrastructure.
• Track operational budgets, analyze expenditures, and audit purchase orders.
• Partner with administrative leadership to align future facility modifications with organizational goals.
• Address staff behavioral or performance problems and manage leave and scheduling requests equitably.
• Represent the facility professionally during high-level meetings with State, county, and local agencies.
• Maintain continuous availability of operational supplies and equipment under budget constraints.
• Act as an effective intermediary between facility staff and the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Supervisory experience in building maintenance, general construction, or a similar field is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Life Safety Code, National Electric Code, ADA Standards, and ICF/IID Physical Environment Regulations.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with facility infrastructure management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, written, verbal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to review construction documents and interpret project specifications.
• Water Distribution Class 1, Wastewater Collection Class 1, and Stabilization Pond certification (or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance: Life Safety Code, National Electric Code, ADA Standards, and ICF/IID Physical Environment Regulations.
• Project management principles: budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and resource allocation for construction and renovation.
• Technical specifications: technical writing methods for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and construction bid packages.
• Facility systems: integrated building systems including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural frameworks.
• Technology platforms: specialized software for Building Management Systems (BMS), Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS), access control, networked surveillance, and fleet/travel tracking.
• Document architecture, blueprint reading, facility mapping, schematic design, and maintenance record-keeping.
• Skill in supervision and leadership: interviewing, hiring, training, directing, and evaluating subordinate personnel.
• Performance management: conducting performance appraisals and executing disciplinary procedures.
• Vendor management: monitoring contractor performance, drafting technical specs, and auditing contract compliance.
• Financial management: tracking operational budgets, analyzing expenditures, and auditing purchase orders.
• Technical communication: reviewing and approving complex blueprints, construction documents, and engineering specifications.
• Strategic collaboration: partner with administrative leadership to align future facility modifications with organizational goals.
• Conflict resolution: address staff behavioral or performance problems and manage leave and scheduling requests equitably.
• Stakeholder relations: represent the facility professionally during high-level meetings with State, county, and local agencies.
• Operational continuity: protect the core mission of the facility from disruptions during active construction projects.
• Cross-agency liaison: act as an effective intermediary between facility staff and the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications.
• Resource optimization: maintain continuous availability of operational supplies and equipment under budget constraints.

Benefits

• 15 days/120 hours of vacation leave.
• 14 days/112 hours of sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Employee health insurance with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage.
• Flexible benefits including dental, vision, life insurance, and critical illness coverage.
• Paid parental and family medical leave.
• 6% fully matched retirement plan.
• Reduced tuition for in-state colleges/universities.
• Employee wellness program.
• Continued education and training opportunities.

Pay

$70,672.54–$83,144.16 annually, depending on qualifications.