Facilities Director

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Director with strong leadership skills to support a local college in Smithfield, RI.

This is an onsite role and relocation assistance is available.

Job Summary:

The Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for directing facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the budget and team
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships and interact with the Campus Finance team to provide detail-oriented oversight of the day-to-day operations with the Facilities team.
• Enhance existing and new client programs including short- and long-range planning, construction and renovation projects, preventative and corrective maintenance, energy management, grounds, and landscaping, and janitorial.
• Govern a safe and efficient working environment.
• Manage the preventative maintenance and reactive repair of skilled trades, e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and utilities.
• Handle the hiring, training and supervision of staff, professionals, and management.
• Oversee performance to achieve excellent customer satisfaction for facility services for all academic, administrative and off-site campus buildings.
• May supervise construction work and often manages other core company services, and/or logistics of business/operations services, e.g., grounds keeping, laundry, food, security, inventory, mail, concierge services.
  
  

Requirements

Education:

• BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  
  

Required:

• 5+ years' experience as a Director in a campus or university setting.
• Clear driving record and a valid driver's license.
• Profound leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building.
• Exceptional customer service, relationship building, and communication skills.
• A proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience demonstrated by articulated results.
• Experience managing all skilled mechanical trades, grounds and environmental and custodial services in a union campus environment.
  
  

Preferred:

• Strong technical knowledge of and hands on experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds and custodial.
• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM).
  
  

Benefits

• Heath benefits
• PTO, including holidays
• 401(k)
• Ongoing training and development
• Health and wellness programs
• And more
  
  

An equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For more information about Hi-Quality Recruits, please visit https://hiqualityrecruits.com/