Director of Facilities

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Prescott campus seeks a Director of Facilities to lead day-to-day operations, from maintenance to housing and project management. You will balance operational readiness with long-term planning, oversee contractors, and contribute to the facilities master plan.

The ideal candidate has extensive facilities leadership, strong budgeting and negotiation skills, and the ability to guide teams across trades while serving on the campus leadership team; this

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Five+ years of experience in physical plant maintenance, facilities, construction, or engineering.
• Three+ years of supervisory experience, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of facilities management, compliance, and contracts.
• Ability to read construction drawings and interpret financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities personnel across multiple trades and service areas.
• Oversee maintenance activities and external contractors campus-wide.
• Develop preventative maintenance and capital improvement programs.
• Manage projects from planning to completion with specs and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with code officials for permits and inspections.
• Respond to after-hours facilities issues as on-call.

Skills

Engineering Management

Facilities Maintenance

Project Management

Contract Negotiation

Budgets & Finance

Supervisory Leadership

Construction Drawings

RFP & Bidding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an experienced andstrategic Director of Facilities to lead day-to-dayfacilities operations for the Prescott, Arizona campus. Reportingto the Vice President for Facilities, this position providesleadership across facilities maintenance, utilities,transportation, shipping and receiving, grounds, housingmaintenance, and project management.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a facilitiesprofessional who can balance day-to-day operational needs withlong-term planning and campus priorities. The Director will workindependently to evaluate facility needs, develop solutions, manageresources, oversee contractors and projects, and contribute to thecontinued development of the campus facilities master plan andstandard operating procedures.

The ideal candidate will bring strong facilities or constructionleadership experience, sound judgment, financial and projectmanagement skills, and the ability to lead teams across multipletrades and service areas. This position also serves as a member ofthe Prescott Chancellor’s Campus Leadership Team and is an on-callrole responsible for responding to after-hours facilitiesissues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, and evaluate facilities personnelacross multiple trades and service areas, including electrical,plumbing, HVAC, energy management, grounds, transportation,building services, materials management, and housingmaintenance.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance activities and externalcontractors to ensure campus buildings, grounds, utilities,mechanical and electrical systems, and safety and security systemsare properly maintained.
• Develop, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance,renovation, and facilities improvement programs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the campusfacilities master plan and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate current and future facility needs and providerecommendations and options to support strategic campusplanning.
• Oversee fleet vehicle maintenance, transportation services,shipping and receiving, and event setup activities.
• Manage grounds and landscape operations, including irrigation,fertilization, pesticide applications, and seasonal snowremoval.
• Oversee housekeeping contract requirements and ensure campusfacilities and grounds are maintained to an aesthetically pleasingstandard.
• Manage physical plant and construction projects from planningthrough completion, including developing specifications, estimatingcosts, preparing bid specifications, and coordinating contractedservices.
• Oversee outside contractors and ensure projects are completedin accordance with specifications, applicable requirements, andestablished timelines.
• Coordinate with code officials regarding required permits andinspections.
• Collaborate with the Design and Space Planner, InformationTechnology, and Planning and Construction teams on campus projectsand furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
• Manage significant operational and capital expenses whileensuring responsible use of resources.
• Participate in the Prescott Chancellor’s Campus Leadership Teamand provide facilities expertise to campus leadership.
• Respond to after-hours facilities issues as required in thison-call position.

About us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leadingaviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, andPrescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwidelocations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni aroundthe world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace,aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff areadvancing innovation across aviation, space, artificialintelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generationengineering. Working alongside industry leaders, governmentagencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges andshaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator,technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddlewill contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a communitydrivenby discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape thefuture of aerospace.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paidleave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paidholidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week betweenChristmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coveragefor yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, anddiscounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6%of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4%matching contribution - with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personalleave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-timeemployees in your first year.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience inphysical plant maintenance, facilities, construction, orengineering.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience, or a combinationof education and experience commensurate with the requirements ofthe position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of facilities management and/orauxiliary services principles and practices.
• Knowledge of construction rules, regulations, and compliancerequirements.
• Knowledge of RFP and bidding processes, as well as contractualterms and conditions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction drawingsand specifications.
• Ability to interpret financial reports and legaldocuments.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contract terms.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, make decisions, andresolve problems with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading facilities operations in a complex campus,institutional, higher education, or similarly diverseenvironment.
• Experience managing multiple facilities trades and servicefunctions simultaneously.
• Experience overseeing large-scale construction, renovation, orcapital improvement projects.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and competitivebidding processes.
• Experience with strategic facilities planning, preventativemaintenance programs, and long-term capital planning.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, andproblem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This position is based on the Prescott campus and requires theability to work across indoor and outdoor environments and respondto facilities needs as necessary. The position is on call at allhours of the day, with minimal travel required. The positiondescription notes exposure to changing weather conditions, confinedspaces, and hazardous materials.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where allindividuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that allfaculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equalopportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training,and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employmentdecisions - including hiring, promotions, compensation, and otherterms of employment - based on individual merit, qualifications,and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discriminationand harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by universitypolicy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status,predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancystatus, or any other status protected by federal, state, or locallaw, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies,financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities.

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