Director, Facilities Engineering & Sustainability — Remote‑Eligible

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 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