Chief, Campus Facilities & Operations

APPA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

APPA, Denver's premier facilities leadership organization, seeks a Director of Facility Operations to lead strategic and operational initiatives across the university's physical infrastructure. You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, manage lifecycle asset plans, and ensure safety, compliance, and performance across campus facilities.

You will partner with academic and administrative units, including AHEC, to drive operational excellence, capital planning, and resilient emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Management, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible leadership in facilities management or higher education space.
• Experience supervising and mentoring multidisciplinary teams and building collaborative cultures.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations and maintenance across university facilities, including third-party providers.
• Develop and manage capital asset plans, asset lifecycle analyses, and TCO for major projects.
• Partner with campus units and AHEC for coordinated building operations and shared spaces.
• Direct EHS program, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, and strengthen emergency preparedness.
• Provide leadership for Facilities Operations, budgeting, staff development, and vendor management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Facilities management

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Emergency preparedness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

CFM

PMP

PE

CEM

Tools

CMMS

Job description

APPA, Denver's premier facilities leadership organization, seeks a Director of Facility Operations to lead strategic and operational initiatives across the university's physical infrastructure. You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, manage lifecycle asset plans, and ensure safety, compliance, and performance across campus facilities.

You will partner with academic and administrative units, including AHEC, to drive operational excellence, capital planning, and resilient emergency readiness.