Director of Campus Operations

Objective:
The Director of Campus Operations is responsible for overseeing a staff of approximately 20 people; identifying, selecting, and engaging contracted services where specialized skills are required; and managing all within the constraints of an annual budget.
The ideal candidate will possess the education and expertise to manage, direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of assigned projects both in-house and with external contractors. This is a 12-month position working through the calendar year and reports to the CEO.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Directs, supervises, and evaluates department staff; ensures staff receives training related to specific job tasks and responsibilities.
• Directs, schedules, and oversees external contractors (electricians, plumbers, excavators, roofers painters, landscapers, etc.)
• Schedules and supervises maintenance staff engaged in building and grounds upkeep and repair, maintenance, inspections, and safety.
• Responsible for maintaining building HVAC systems and other infrastructure.
• Develops and monitors department budget; orders equipment and supplies and monitors inventory; makes requests for capital outlay expenditures as needed.
• Develops, implements, and supervises preventative maintenance and renovation programs for buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical, utility, and safety and security systems.
• Collaborate with Director of Development and Communications for events planning and support.
• Supervises the Assistant Director of Grounds, Assistant Director of Buildings, Coordinator of Security and transportation, Coordinator of Housekeeping, and the technical/maintenance staff.
• Serves as the administrator responsible for facility safety and meeting physical ADA compliance standards; works closely with staff and officials to meet compliance and safety requirements.
• Prepares specifications for physical plant projects; estimates costs of equipment, materials, labor, and supplies; prepares bid specifications for projects, equipment, and contracted services; oversees the site and building projects performed by outside contractors.
• Collaborate with Director of Business and CEO to develop specifications for cost-effective campus energy management systems; supervises the operations, maintenance, and repair of such systems.
• Ensures the proper disposal of hazardous and controlled wastes in compliance with regulations and guidelines; works directly with outside agencies and local and state health departments as required.
• Evaluates the need for and arrange training sessions for self and the entire department.
• Oversees security and fleet vehicle maintenance and shipping/receiving activities.
• Contributes to strategic planning by evaluating and projecting future facility needs and proposing options to achieve them.
• The position requires the ability to be available to address emergencies 24/7.
• Search for external funding and grants for campus improvements.
• Serve as Owner Representative for MNFO during construction projects.

Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities engineering, building trades, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressively more responsible experience in constructions, physical plant maintenance and supervisory experience, or; a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
• Experience in operational and strategic planning as well as budget development.
• High level of knowledge and working experience in electrical systems and distribution; HVAC and controls; BAS and operation; plumbing and carpentry; organization, reporting, and interdepartmental communication; computer skills.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and experience with executive presentations
• Knowledge of work, impact, quality improvement, work standards, and technical/professional self-development.
• Abilities in written communications, oral presentations, delegation, performance results, negotiation sensitivity, initiative, analysis, decisiveness ad dependability.
• Customer service focus.
• Process improvement, detail-oriented, planning, and organizing.
• Professional attitude, demeanor, and work ethic.
• An attitude of service to others.
• Proficiency in ASL or willingness to learn.

Job Type: Full-time