Director, Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Description

Director, Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Facilities Management Services

Facilities Management Admin

Atlanta Campus

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM 

These are exciting times at the Facilities Management Admin Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission of pursuing excellence.Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!  We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team. The Facilities Management Admin is seeking (1) Director, Facilities Maintenance and Operations, to join the already awesome team taking the Facilities Admin Department to the next level of excellence!WHAT MAKES The Facilities Management Admin A GREAT PLACE?·     A flexible work environment·     Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.·     A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.·     Professional development opportunity and mentorship·     A rapidly growing center within an academic settingHERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DOThe ideal candidate is responsible for the quality and administration of the Facilities operations program, provides leadership in Maintenance & Operations, administers policies and procedures, and ensures high quality and consistent work standards. In addition to supporting the department, the Director, Facilities Maintenance and Operations, assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings, although overlapping of duties may occur as needed:

Manages the day-to-day operations of the University's maintenance & operations.

Develops and maintains proactive customer support to minimize response times and sustain an environment that supports teaching, scholarship, and research.

Ability to mentor and develop personnel to promote technical competency and professional growth.

Develops and controls the Maintenance and Operations budget of approximately $10,900,000.

Develops and implements corrective, statutory, and preventive maintenance procedures to best use in-house and contract resources.

Tracks and monitor trends in HVAC control systems, energy conservation, and preventive maintenance performance.

Reports regularly to the Vice President of Facilities Management regarding preventive maintenance tasks and the status of major equipment operations.

Supports FMSD by developing Maintenance and repair resource optimization strategies. 

Directs all personnel activities for assigned personnel, including communicating job requirements, hiring, writing job definitions, performing performance appraisals, discipline, development, and evaluation. 

Leads innovative utilization and application of current technologies for maintenance management.

Serves as the secondary daily contact for college and departmental facilities officers. 

Manage the interface between the infrastructure, maintenance unit, and Facilities Planning, Design, and construction to develop and sustain project hand-off procedures and update building design guidelines. 

Leads the team in performing building condition inspections, updates the facility condition database, develops cost estimates to support project planning. 

Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and six years of supervisory/ management experience or a combination of education and experience. 

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• A degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related degree is preferred.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work with a demanding client base.
• Knowledge of University rules, policies, and procedures 
• Knowledge of business management practices
• Knowledge of various software and information systems
• Strong public relations skills
• Skilled in professional business writing
• Effective time management, analytical, and organizational skills
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
• Ability to plan, develop, and analyze work procedures

College/Business Unit
Open until filled
College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 03/14/24, 9:40:56 PM