Facilities Management Director

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Responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance and managerial oversight of multiple facilities; implementing policies, procedures and programs that will assure well-managed, well-maintained buildings and facilities; leading staff in a positive service response to the concerns and needs of user groups; providing assurance of environmental health, safety concerns, quality programs and policy compliance, in coordination and conjunction with the University’s goals and objectives. This position serves as an exemplary leader and develops and maintains excellent working relationships with UVI employees, campus constituents, the community as well as select regulatory and city/county/state agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Facility Management from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of management level work experience that has demonstrated effective leadership, technical knowledge, communication and interpersonal skills; understanding of, and experience in budgeting, finance, labor relations, staff supervision, construction & facility management, procurement, OSHA, ADA codes & regulations, program development and project management on a multi building or at a college/university campus.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSURES

• Valid U.S. Virgin Islands driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire is required.
• OSHA Certification required within one (1) year of employment.
• Nationally recognized Facilities/Construction Management Certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Facility Management from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) years of management level work experience that has demonstrated effective leadership, technical knowledge, communication and interpersonal skills; understanding of, and experience in budgeting, finance, labor relations, staff supervision, construction & facility management, procurement, OSHA, ADA codes & regulations, program development and project management on a multi building or at a college/university campus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Posting Information

Posting Number: S425

Location: St. Thomas

Position Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: Part Time

Posted Salary: $77,862 - $85,000

Advertised Job Duties

• Maintains complete responsibility and oversight of day-to-day operations of campus facilities, ensuring that all services are effectively delivered, and facility needs are met including custodial, life-safety, security, risk management, engineering and general maintenance; ensures that staff implements and provides these services in a manner consistent with the University’s policies, goals and objectives.
• Provides exemplary leadership to management team including prioritization, direction, development, and assessment.
• Provides leadership in identifying, developing, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring reporting and completing operational systems repairs, renovation and replacement projects.
• Oversees all personnel actions, including interviewing, selecting, and orientation of new hires, training and evaluating of all directly and indirectly supervised personnel and contractor.
• Supervises all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance and operation of the facilities; reviews and analyzes inspections and reports for potential efficiencies in the operation and maintenance of facilities; develops, implements and monitors cost-savings opportunities.
• Oversee the development, preparation, and explanation of the annual facility budget, quarterly forecasts, and business plans, as determined or assigned.
• Conducts and approves all performance evaluations of facilities support staff.
• Develops and maintains strong rapport with faculty, staff, and students to elicit feedback for improvement ensuring organizational effectiveness.
• Oversees the planning and operation of campus facilities in emergency response situations, disaster preparedness, and emergency notification programs.
• Develops a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Assists with the review of plans and specifications for the inclusion and appropriate application of operational systems in the addition, modification and renovation of new and existing facilities.
• Develops controls and procedures to monitor work order reports for the assurance of effective and timely evaluation, assignment, completion, and close-out of routine and preventative maintenance of all facilities management and work production.
• Maintains records and files; monitors feedback to assure customer satisfaction and identifies service improvement ideas.
• Initiates and approves requisitions for purchase of materials, supplies and contractor services.
• Assures university-wide compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, and codes relating to the operation and safety of facilities and staff; assures mandated inspections and repairs of fire safety/suppression systems and other such systems are completed, as required.
• Develops and administers an ongoing training program for staff to assure systems are operated and maintained in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.
• Observes safety regulations and participates in ongoing safety-training programs to cover all aspects of the work performed by the department.
• Serves as liaison with architects, engineers and contractors, coordinates construction activities with college staff and contractors.
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions by the University.
• Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Participates in the development of functional unit-level outcomes, monitors assessment of those appropriate outcomes, and assists in the development of plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes.
• Participates in the process for systematic review and evaluation per the institutional effectiveness model adopted by the University.
• Serves on committees as appropriate and as appointed by supervisor.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position is on 24-hour emergency call.

Open Date

Close Date: 05/31/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at (340)693-1410.

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