Director of Facilities – Campus Operations & Projects

Mercer Medicine; Macon (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition waivers

Paid leave

Work-life balance

Job summary

Mercer University on the Macon campus seeks a Director of Facilities to lead the Physical Plant. You will oversee construction, renovation projects, budgeting, and daily maintenance activities across campus services.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Facilities, you will manage staff, coordinate with university departments, ensure compliance with health and safety codes, and provide strategic input for facility operations, including support for Atlanta campus initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and five years of prior progressively responsible experience in facility operations and management.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction/Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field is highly desirable.
• Valid driver`s license and be insurable by the university's carrier.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department in the absence of the AVP.
• Assist in areas relating to the Atlanta campus as needed.
• Direct construction management, project design, and budgeting for major/minor projects.
• Direct daily activities of Maintenance staff, Central Shipping/Receiving, Campus Services.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental codes and standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Construction management

Budget management

Vendor relationships

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/facilities management

Job description

Mercer University on the Macon campus seeks a Director of Facilities to lead the Physical Plant. You will oversee construction, renovation projects, budgeting, and daily maintenance activities across campus services.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Facilities, you will manage staff, coordinate with university departments, ensure compliance with health and safety codes, and provide strategic input for facility operations, including support for Atlanta campus initiatives as needed.