Campus Facilities Leader — Strategy, Ops & Safety

Colorado Psychiatric; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Psychiatric in Denver seeks an accomplished Director of Facility Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across its physical infrastructure and capital assets, including environmental health and safety programs. The role partners with campus entities, oversees a diverse team, and drives cost-effective, safe, and reliable facilities operations.

The ideal candidate brings data-driven decision-making, complex problem-solving skills, and a track record of leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in facilities management or related field.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and building collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations and maintenance for university facilities to ensure safe, functional environments.
• Oversee third-party managers, service providers, and contractors with SLA compliance and cost control.
• Lead capital asset planning, lifecycle management, and TCO analyses for major projects.
• Collaborate with Planning, Design, and Construction, and coordinate with AHEC partners.
• Develop and manage annual operating, maintenance, and capital budgets; oversee admin staff.
• Direct Environmental Health & Safety program and emergency preparedness initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Colorado Psychiatric in Denver seeks an accomplished Director of Facility Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across its physical infrastructure and capital assets, including environmental health and safety programs. The role partners with campus entities, oversees a diverse team, and drives cost-effective, safe, and reliable facilities operations.

The ideal candidate brings data-driven decision-making, complex problem-solving skills, and a track record of leading