Director of Facilities Operations

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.<\/span>
<\/span><\/p>

What You'll Do:<\/b><\/span>
<\/span><\/p>

• Report accurate budgets<\/span>
  <\/span><\/li>
• Lead and provide professional development for all skilled trades and managers<\/span>
  <\/span><\/li>
• Demonstrate strategic knowledge in Integrated Facilities Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial<\/span>
  <\/span><\/li>
• Be well organized with a strategic mindset, and demonstrate client relationship building skills<\/span>
  <\/span><\/li>
• Act as the key driver for work redesign, process improvement, and re -engineering initiatives, including interdepartmental improvements<\/span>
  <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

  What We Offer:<\/b><\/span>
  <\/span><\/p>

  • 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.<\/span>
    <\/span><\/li>
  • A comprehensive benefits package that may include:<\/span>
    • Medical, Dental, Vision Care, and Wellness Programs<\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions<\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays<\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement<\/span>
      <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
    • More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.<\/span>
      <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

      What You Bring:<\/b><\/span>
      <\/span><\/p>

      • Manage implementation of the Campus Master Plan<\/span>
        <\/span><\/li>
      • Provide senior -level direction for all major facilities projects<\/span>
        <\/span><\/li>
      • Interview, train and develop staff to assure succession planning<\/span>
        <\/span><\/li>
      • Lead initiatives to standardize operations, maintenance, renovation, and construction<\/span>
        <\/span><\/li>
      • Manage interviewing, notes, offers, hiring, and professional development for succession planning<\/span>
        <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

        Position Summary:<\/b> 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.<\/span>
        <\/span><\/p>

        
        <\/div><\/span>
        

        Requirements<\/h3>

        Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:<\/span><\/b>
        <\/span><\/p>

        • Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.<\/span>
          <\/span><\/li>
        • Minimum Management Experience: 5 years.<\/span>
          <\/span><\/li>
        • Minimum Functional Experience: 5 years.<\/span>
          <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

          MUST HAVE:<\/span><\/b>
          <\/span><\/p>

          • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.<\/span>
            <\/span><\/li>
          • 5+ years of previous director experience in Fully Integrated Facilities Management in a large, complex university environment is required.<\/span>
            <\/span><\/li>
          • Hands on mechanical expertise and commercial snow management and snowplow experience are required.<\/span>
            <\/span><\/li>
          • 5 years of Management experience.<\/span>
            <\/span><\/li>
          • 5 years of Functional experience<\/span>
            <\/span><\/li><\/ul>
            
            <\/div><\/span>
            

            Benefits<\/h3>

            ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:<\/span><\/b>
            <\/span><\/p>

            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:<\/span>
            <\/span><\/p>

            • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs<\/span>
              <\/span><\/li>
            • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions<\/span>
              <\/span><\/li>
            • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays<\/span>
              <\/span><\/li>
            • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement<\/span>
              <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

               More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.<\/span>
              <\/p>

              
              <\/div><\/span>