Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, the Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operations' primary responsibility will be leadership and oversight of Departments and Shops within Facilities Management, including Electrical, Life Safety, Networking, Plumbing, Preventive Maintenance, HVAC, Grounds, Housekeeping, Central Power Plant, Trash and Recycling, Carpentry, Locks/Access Control, Paint, Roofing, and Masonry. The Director leads a team of Assistant Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Superintendents, and Coordinators in the performance and completion of required tasks and outcomes. This position is responsible for emphasizing the Department's Mission Statement. Additionally, this position will be responsible for prioritizing Budget and Resource Management, Energy Management, Fire and Life Safety functions, Infrastructure improvement and maintenance, and Long-Term Planning. This position will direct and lead staff in the execution of improvements and renovation projects performed to University Facilities.

This position is designated as essential personnel.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, or a related field or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience to a master’s degree. Experience supervising managers, supervisors, and diverse work teams. Demonstrated success in employee leadership, organizational development, and workforce management. Experience managing budgets, staffing resources, and operational performance. Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Considerable knowledge of building construction and building systems. Considerable knowledge of site development and construction. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must be able to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies including students, faculty and staff. This individual must also demonstrate the ability and willingness to respond to emergencies on an on-call 24/7 basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a higher education environment.
Professional certifications such as:
• Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP)
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP)
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience implementing organizational change and service improvement initiatives.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.