Director, Facilities Engineering and Maintenance

Madison Area Technical College; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

vacation

holidays

health insurance

vision insurance

dental insurance

life insurance options

participation in the Wisconsin Supreme

Job summary

Madison College seeks a Director of Facilities Engineering and Maintenance to lead and oversee its facilities engineering and maintenance functions, including utilities management and sustainability initiatives. The role drives reliability, safety, efficiency, and long-term stewardship of campus facilities and building systems across eight locations.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration, the Director manages budgets, leads project delivery, ensures regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with equivalent additional relevant work experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant, progressive, professional work experience.
• Leadership and/or managerial experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets College insurance requirements for hire and continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and infrastructure projects from planning through completion, coordinating with stakeholders, consultants, contractors and partners.
• Provide leadership, supervision and development of staff to achieve institutional objectives.
• Advise executive leadership on facilities planning, infrastructure investments, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead design and retrofit of building systems to meet current standards and institutional needs.
• Oversee facilities asset management, preventive maintenance programs and CMMS lifecycle renewal planning.
• Drive campus sustainability and energy management initiatives to meet carbon reduction targets.
• Resolve building system issues and implement solutions for reliability and safety.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, environmental regs, OSHA, insurance requirements and safety standards.
• Manage $4M operating and $3M capital budgets annually; coordinate emergencies and continuity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Madison College, with its main campus in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Director, Facilities Engineering and Maintenance. This position provides leadership and oversight of the District’s facilities engineering and maintenance functions, including utilities management and sustainability initiatives. Madison College has eight locations across South Central Wisconsin with over half of its approximately 2 million square feet concentrated in Madison. The Director is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, efficiency, and long-term stewardship of campus facilities and building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and related infrastructure.

This position provides technical expertise and guidance on complex building system issues, oversees District-wide infrastructure projects, and ensures compliance with applicable building code, regulatory requirements, and safety standards. The Director also leads institutional sustainability initiatives, develops long-range strategies to improve environmental performance, manages departmental budgets, and supervises maintenance personnel to support the College’s mission and strategic efforts. Success in this role is demonstrated through reliable and efficient building operations, effective capital planning and project execution, strong regulatory compliance, responsible financial and environmental stewardship, progress towards sustainability goals, continuous improvement of campus infrastructure, and the successful leadership and development of facilities personnel.

This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration and is a valued member of the leadership team. This team is dedicated to supporting the College’s mission and students.

Schedule: This is a full-time, salaried position with core hours typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Depending on operational needs, this position may work remotely up to two days per week, with three days on site, typically at the Truax Campus. Remote work must be approved, and options are subject to change in accordance with Madison College policy.

Benefits:

• vacation
• holidays
• health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance options
• participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• relocation stipend may be available for this position

Accountabilities

• Leads and coordinates facilities and infrastructure projects from planning through completion, working with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and other partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and development of assigned staff to achieve institutional objectives and operational excellence. This includes effective human resources practices such as inclusive hiring, performance management, employee development, and staff support.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on facilities planning, infrastructure investments, operational risk management, deferred maintenance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Leads the design and retrofit of building systems for campus facilities to ensure that new and existing building systems meet current standards, efficiency requirements, and institutional needs, while improving the functionality, reliability, and sustainability of campus facilities.
• Oversees facilities asset management, including preventive maintenance programs, strategic use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and lifecycle renewal planning.
• Leads campus sustainability and energy management initiatives, identifying opportunities to help the College meet its carbon reduction targets, reduce utility consumption, and support institutional sustainability goals.
• Provides technical expertise to resolve building system issues and recommends and implements solutions to maintain the reliability, safety, and performance of campus infrastructure, including identifying and addressing potential system failures.
• Oversees compliance with applicable building codes, environmental regulations, insurance requirements, OSHA standards, and other regulatory obligations to ensure a safe, compliant, and well-maintained campus environment.
• Develops, manages, and monitors over $4 million in operational and $3 million in capital budgets annually for facilities operations, infrastructure projects, and equipment replacement to ensure responsible financial management and long-term sustainability of institutional resources.
• Provides leadership and coordination during facilities-related emergencies, utility disruptions, and critical infrastructure incidents and engages in institution-wide emergency preparedness, risk management, and continuity planning.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively lead and supervise staff in a collaborative, team-based environment to achieve institutional objectives.
• Ability to make sound operational, management and financial decisions that support institutional goals, budget accountabilities and an effective work unit.
• Knowledge of facility management, maintenance, and engineering operations
• Knowledge of public procurement, budgeting and contract management.
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire safety.
• Skill in developing and analyzing facility data such as construction plans and specifications.
• Skill in project management and maintenance systems, including coordinating maintenance work across multiple locations.
• Skill in engaging positively with all populations and communities, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning and work environment.
• Skill in effectively and respectfully communicating with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree AND equivalent additional relevant work experience.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant, progressive, professional work experience.
• Leadership and/or managerial experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets College insurance requirements for hire and continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional license or certification, such as Professional Engineer (PE) license, Designer of Engineering Systems license, or Certified Educational Facilities Professional

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.