Facilities Planning Director/COM

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Facilities Planning Director/COM Requisition Number RE55213 Working Title Department Name 7H010:CoM Shared Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 47 Salary Range $58,302-96,179/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

7 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel to various locations on campus within same day; ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds; may require need to fit into tight spaces

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm with occasional weekend and/or evening hours

Job Summary

The Rankin Health Education Building (RHEB) Facilities Planning Director provides senior‑level coordination and oversight for the planning, operation, and long‑term stewardship of the Health Education Building, a shared academic facility housing multiple academic and administrative units. Reporting to senior leadership, this role serves as the central point of coordination for building‑level facilities operations, space planning, renovations, and lifecycle initiatives.

The position works collaboratively with deans, unit leadership, university partners, and facilities professionals to develop recommendations, implement approved plans, and ensure alignment with institutional standards, policies, and infrastructure requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating day‑to‑day building operations, managing facilities‑related budgets, supervising assigned staff, overseeing vendor services, and supporting emergency response activities.

This role places a strong emphasis on communication and shared governance, providing regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership regarding projects, space initiatives, operational impacts, and emerging issues, while exercising sound judgment and accountability in the execution of approved facilities plans.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, Word, Excel, SAP, Autocad

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience

none

Deadline to Apply 08/09/2026 Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Which best describes your experience managing multiple complex projects or operational initiatives simultaneously?

• I have not been responsible for managing multiple projects or initiatives simultaneously

• I have managed a small number of projects or initiatives with limited complexity

• I have regularly managed multiple projects or initiatives involving different stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines

• I have led multiple large-scale projects or operational initiatives requiring coordination across numerous stakeholders, competing priorities, and significant organizational impact.

• • Which best describes your experience managing budgets, purchasing, contracts, or financial resources?

• I have little or no experience managing budgets or financial resources.

• I have monitored expenses or assisted with budget-related activities

• I have been responsible for developing, managing, or monitoring budgets and expenditures.

• I have managed complex budgets and financial resources while coordinating purchasing, contracts, vendors, or funding sources

• • Which best describes your experience working with diverse stakeholder groups to achieve a common objective?

• My work has generally involved a single department or work unit.

• I have occasionally collaborated with individuals outside my department.

• I have regularly worked with leaders and staff from multiple departments or functional areas.

• I have served as the primary coordinator or liaison among multiple departments, leaders, external partners, vendors, or other stakeholder groups.

• • Describe a situation where you were responsible for coordinating a complex initiative involving multiple stakeholders with different priorities. How did you build consensus, address challenges, and ensure the project or initiative was successful?

(Open Ended Question)

• • This position requires balancing operational needs, budgets, policies, vendors, and stakeholder expectations in a dynamic environment. Describe an example of a complex operational challenge you managed. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents