About This Role
Directing the planning, operation, maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all university facilities, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure is the core of this senior leadership position. The Director provides strategic oversight of facilities operations, custodial and grounds services, capital construction and renovation projects, environmental health and safety programs, regulatory compliance, energy management, and sustainability initiatives. This role ensures that campus facilities remain safe, functional, attractive, and supportive of the university’s educational mission.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise and assistance in facilities maintenance, renovations, project management, energy-saving programs, general management, and specific projects/programs as required
- Plan, control, and direct overall facilities activities, including management of resources, support services, and personnel
- Prepare and monitor budgets for capital planning and construction
- Develop short- and long-term facility operations and maintenance goals for the University and workload measures to assess success and progress
- Develop strategies and procedures for capital improvement(s) toward the reduction of the deferred maintenance backlog
- Implement policy, strategies, and training programs necessary to ensure that activities of staff, faculty, and students take place in safe, healthy, clean, and environmentally responsible buildings and campus venues
- Oversee and develop continual operational improvements including daily operations, personnel management, policy and procedure development, process evaluation, training, customer service, and contract management
- Manage and oversee administrative affairs and services of all plant operations departments
- Coordinate and direct workload and program priorities of plant operations departments and staff
- Coordinate campus-wide capital improvement projects
- Provide oversight and project management of contracted facility construction and renovation projects to ensure compliance with specifications, code, and compatibility with the University’s mission and Master Plan objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business administration or related field
- 6 to 10 years of increasing facility management experience, preferably in higher education
- 4 years of experience at the senior level
- Working knowledge in all areas of plant operations, including custodial, grounds, maintenance, shipping & receiving, and transportation
- Knowledge and experience with energy monitoring and management systems
- Fundamental knowledge of codes, regulations, and laws pertaining to construction, environment, and conservation
- Knowledge of bid specification and contracting procedures
- Experience working with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants on varying levels of projects
- Familiarity with safety regulations, fire prevention measures, regulations for handling HAZMAT, and disaster response procedures
- Collaborative and collegial with internal and external groups of the institution
- Ability to think strategically and managerially align institutional goals and priorities with available resources
- Leadership skills necessary to motivate, evaluate, and manage/supervise staff
- Fluent with analytical tools and concepts to review financial/budget requirements for Plant Operations
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in both office and field environments and respond to emergencies outside normal business hours
Nice to have:
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
Benefits
Important Details
- Work Shift: Day Shift
- Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
- Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
- Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Talking, Walking (Constant); Driving (Frequent); Lifting (Occasional)
Application Process
- All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
About the Company
UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs.
