Campus Building Operations Director

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contributions by BYU

Excellent medical/dental benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a Director of Building Operations to lead the campus building portfolio, including supervision of Zone Operations Managers and coordination with multiple university partners. The role emphasizes standards, safety, and service excellence across 90+ buildings and 6 million square feet.

The position requires extensive experience in building operations on a large campus, plus strong leadership and budget management capabilities to align with BYU’s mission

Qualifications

• Firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight years of professional experience in building operations on a large university campus.
• Eight years of progressive supervisory/management experience in higher education.
• Experience leading through subordinate managers or across multiple buildings/sites.
• Experience managing operating budgets, equipment portfolios, or facility projects.
• Ability to analyze operating data, budgets, staffing, inspections, and work-order information.

Responsibilities

• Provide Strategic Direction: set vision, priorities, standards, and service expectations for the portfolio.
• Manage Service Quality: establish standards for cleanliness, safety, and customer service; review metrics and feedback.
• Operational Planning: coordinate plans for events, seasonal conditions, construction, emergencies, and security.
• Ensure Service Delivery: prioritize and complete work orders and projects; resolve escalations.
• Leadership: coach, mentor, and hold Zone Operations Managers accountable; manage staffing processes.
• Financial and Asset Stewardship: manage budgets, procurement, inventory, and asset lifecycle.
• Safety, Compliance, and Administration: ensure safe practices, regulatory compliance, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

Operations management

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a Director of Building Operations to lead the campus building portfolio, including supervision of Zone Operations Managers and coordination with multiple university partners. The role emphasizes standards, safety, and service excellence across 90+ buildings and 6 million square feet.

The position requires extensive experience in building operations on a large campus, plus strong leadership and budget management capabilities to align with BYU’s mission