Director of Facilities Management

CSU Careers • Fullerton, CA

11d

About The Position

Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University’s facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Facilities Management and Administration team as the Director of Facilities Management (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. The Director of Facilities Management reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM), or their designee, and is a key member of the CPFM senior leadership team. The Director provides direction, management, and effective leadership to approximately 180 employees in various building trades, mechanical trades, custodial operations, landscape services/grounds, and is responsible for maintaining the campus facilities and grounds and the operation and maintenance of campus utility systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems for the campus, which is approximately 2.5 million square feet of building space and 256 acres of grounds. Responsible for the reporting and planning of general maintenance of facilities and grounds, preventative maintenance, deferred maintenance, and improving work processes and performance standards. The Director of Facilities Management is a partner with the other CPFM directors and collaborates with various departments to serve and support the campus. In this capacity, the Director provides a high-level of leadership, advises and makes recommendations to the Associate Vice President for CPFM relative to Facilities Management functions. Provides regular feedback to customers and develops positive relationships. This position also works on special projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President for CPFM that vary in scope and may have either divisional or campus-wide impact. As a member of the CPFM senior leadership team, the Director of Facilities Management works in a team to develop and implement CPFM strategic goals and initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Construction, Public Administration or field related to the responsibilities of the position, and minimum of 10 years of experience in Facilities Management.
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful experience managing a full- service maintenance operation.
• Successful experience delivering presentations to varying groups.
• Successful experience communicating with a wide variety of individuals at various levels in an organization.
• Possession of excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to create positive working relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ability to perform well under pressure of deadlines, conflicts, and competing priorities.
• Ability to use a progressive management style, including knowledge of employee relations and employee development concepts.
• Proficiency in using computer programs common to the position, including Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as the ability to learn and understand new software programs sufficiently to perform duties.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in an upper-level position in Plant Operations, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated management and technical abilities to administer the wide range of services associated with Physical Plant.
• Thorough knowledge of modern plant management techniques, including computerized maintenance management and business systems.
• Ability to administer a complex budget and manage personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction, management, and effective leadership to approximately 180 employees in various building trades, mechanical trades, custodial operations, landscape services/grounds
• Responsible for maintaining the campus facilities and grounds and the operation and maintenance of campus utility systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems for the campus, which is approximately 2.5 million square feet of building space and 256 acres of grounds.
• Responsible for the reporting and planning of general maintenance of facilities and grounds, preventative maintenance, deferred maintenance, and improving work processes and performance standards.
• Partner with the other CPFM directors and collaborates with various departments to serve and support the campus.
• Provides a high-level of leadership, advises and makes recommendations to the Associate Vice President for CPFM relative to Facilities Management functions.
• Provides regular feedback to customers and develops positive relationships.
• Works on special projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President for CPFM that vary in scope and may have either divisional or campus-wide impact.
• Works in a team to develop and implement CPFM strategic goals and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees