An experienced Facilities Director is sought for our client partners at Saint Joseph College in West Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of previous director experience in Fully Integrated Facilities Management within a large, complex university environment. The successful candidate will possess strong financial acumen, excellent client relationship-building skills, and a commitment to customer service. Hands-on mechanical expertise and commercial snow management and snowplow experience are required.
What You'll Do:
- Report accurate budgets
- Lead and provide professional development for all skilled trades and managers
- Demonstrate strategic knowledge in Integrated Facilities Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial
- Be well organized with a strategic mindset, and demonstrate client relationship building skills
- Act as the key driver for work redesign, process improvement, and re-engineering initiatives, including interdepartmental improvements
What We Offer:
- Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.
- A comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care, and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
- More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring:
- Manage implementation of the Campus Master Plan
- Provide senior-level direction for all major facilities projects
- Interview, train and develop staff to assure succession planning
- Lead initiatives to standardize operations, maintenance, renovation, and construction
- Manage interviewing, notes, offers, hiring, and professional development for succession planning
Position Summary:
The Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for directing facilities maintenance operations of buildings and property at a single unit. The Director manages the preventative maintenance and reactive repair of skilled trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utilities) and supervises staff, professionals, and management. The Director ensures a safe and efficient working environment essential to the performance of the business. The Director may also oversee construction work and manage other core services or business operations, such as grounds-keeping, laundry, security, inventory, mail, and concierge services.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum Management Experience: 5 years.
- Minimum Functional Experience: 5 years.
MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of previous director experience in Fully Integrated Facilities Management in a large, complex university environment is required.
- Hands on mechanical expertise and commercial snow management and snowplow experience are required.
- 5 years of Management experience.
- 5 years of Functional experience
Benefits
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. The client offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.