Campus Facilities & Construction Director

University of Dubuque; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dubuque seeks a Director of Facilities & Construction to lead a team of about 50 staff, including two direct reports, guiding facilities operations, maintenance, and capital projects. You will liaison with departments, architects, engineers, and vendors to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget outcomes across campus.

You will oversee budgeting, vendor coordination, compliance, and risk management, while minimizing disruption to campus operations during renovations and new builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, facilities management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in facilities management and construction project coordination.
• Experience coordinating projects, contractors, budgets, and schedules.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety requirements, accessibility standards, and facilities operations.
• Some travel between campus locations required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility needs, maintenance priorities, repairs, and improvement initiatives.
• Represent the University throughout all phases of capital projects and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Assist with project budgets, cost estimates, funding requests, and capital forecasts; monitor costs.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, fire and life safety, and accessibility standards; manage risk.
• Communicate project updates and collaborate with campus departments and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Dubuque seeks a Director of Facilities & Construction to lead a team of about 50 staff, including two direct reports, guiding facilities operations, maintenance, and capital projects. You will liaison with departments, architects, engineers, and vendors to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget outcomes across campus.

You will oversee budgeting, vendor coordination, compliance, and risk management, while minimizing disruption to campus operations during renovations and new builds.