Director of Facilities Management

APPA; Spartanburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

13 Paid Holidays

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Director of Facilities Management to lead planning, operation, and maintenance of campus facilities and grounds. The role ensures a safe, sustainable, and welcoming environment aligned with the university’s strategic goals.

The Director oversees capital projects, regulatory compliance, and the facilities budget while supervising staff and advancing operational excellence. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of facilities management experience.
• Experience in capital planning, project delivery, and supervisory roles.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead USC Upstate Facilities Management, overseeing planning, maintenance, renovation, and grounds.
• Direct capital planning and project delivery with large budgets and milestones.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety programs, and environmental health and safety standards.
• Develop and manage the department budget exceeding $10M and supervise facilities staff.
• Collaborate with campus leadership and external agencies on space utilization and reporting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

Director of Facilities Management

Posting Number: STA00645PO26

Advertised Salary Range:

Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: USC Upstate's standard business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this position requires the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, emergency response situations, and travel as needed to support University operations.

About University of South Carolina: From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary:

Director of Facilities Management

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00645PO26

Spartanburg, SC

The Director of Facilities Management provides strategic leadership and management oversight for the planning, operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, and stewardship of university facilities and grounds ensuring a safe, functional, sustainable, and welcoming campus environment that supports the University's strategic plan's academic, research, residential, and community engagement missions.

The Director is responsible for strategic leadership and management for facilities operations, capital planning and capital project delivery, regulatory compliance, budget development and management and the supervision of facilities personnel while promoting operational excellence, customer service, and benchmarking for continuous improvement.

The position provides leadership and management for all Facilities Management units, including Planning, Design and Construction, Building Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance and Housekeeping, Operations Budgets, Division I Athletic Facilities, Energy Management, Sustainability, and Environmental Health and Safety. In addition, the Director manages the maintenance, custodial services, and grounds operations supporting Upstate's student residential housing facilities.

Serve as a key advisor on campus facilities matters, the position participates on the Chancellor's facilities planning committee, provides oversight management for campus-wide space utilization and related state reporting requirements, and serves on architectural, engineering, construction manager-at-risk (CMR), and other facilities-related selection committees.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with extensive management experience, particularly in the facilities area and a minimum 8 years of relevant experience in facilities and/or capital projects management with at least 3 years of supervisory/management experience. Engineering background is helpful as related to physical plant operations, construction and renovations. Experience working in public higher education or similarly complex state agency.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for a comprehensive facilities management operation within a complex organization.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and supporting diverse teams while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused, and accountable work environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate integrity, and make informed decisions to effectively resolve complex operational and organizational challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with university leadership, faculty, staff, students, government agencies, contractors, city officials, and the public.
• Operates with integrity and appropriately manages confidentiality and information with discretion.

Technical and Facilities Management Expertise

• Extensive knowledge of principles, planning, building design, construction methods and techniques, infrastructure systems, engineering principles, building operations, and maintenance practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of preventive maintenance programs, physical plant operations, custodial services, grounds maintenance, athletic facilities management, sustainability initiatives, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, managing, and delivering capital improvement and renovation projects, including project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of campus space planning, utilization, and facilities asset management principles.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP)

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards related to facilities operations, construction, environmental health and safety, and public procurement.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and operational standards that promote safety, compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of the international building code and NFPA codes for construction and maintenance of facilities.

Financial and Business Acumen

• Strong knowledge of budget development, fiscal management, financial analysis, procurement practices, and competitive bidding procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operating and capital budgets, negotiate and administer contracts, and effectively steward institutional resources.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications and facilities-related management systems to support planning, operations, reporting, and decision-making.

Communication and Organizational Effectiveness

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively advocate for Facilities Management initiatives and priorities while building consensus among stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement, and quality service.

Professional Engagement

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and industry best practices through participation in professional organizations such as the South Carolina Chapter of APPA (SCAPPA), APPA, ASCE, APWA, or other related facilities management associations.

Work Schedule Requirements

• USC Upstate's standard business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this position requires the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, emergency response situations, and travel as needed to support University operations.

A safe driving record and successful background check are required.

Job Duties

• Responsible for leadership and management of USC Upstate Facilities Management Department and University student residential housing facilities custodial and maintenance budget, policies, procedures and operational standards, including assessment, planning, processing systems, goals and objectives, implementing plans for the department consistent with the University's mission, strategic plan, and initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, University policies, safety standards, environmental requirements, and industry best practices. Develop, train, and implement, as needed, facilities emergency and crisis management plans for natural disasters, human violence's, disruptions and other threats such as human contagion. Monitor departmental performance, evaluate operational effectiveness, and implement corrective actions and process improvements as needed to meet institutional objectives and regulatory requirements. The Director develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards to ensure efficient, compliant, and customer-focused service delivery.
• In consultation with the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, the Director leads the strategic development and execution of short- and long-term capital planning initiatives that support USC Upstate's strategic goals and institutional priorities. Coordinate and oversee all aspects of capital planning, performing periodic review and revisions to the campus Master Plan, implementing capital projects in accordance with the Plan. Integrate campus development with surrounding corporate and community areas including new interstate road interchange and corporate park development. Provide oversight management, programming, and code review for capital projects to include architects, engineers, and contractors. Responsible for facilities construction and renovation projects including design, construction management for 1.23 million square feet, 330 acres and various leased spaces, coordination with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, state engineer's office, local, city, county and state agencies, USC and USC Upstate development office, USC Columbia Foundation, administration, and unit managers. Collaborate closely with all applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction and have thorough knowledge of applicable building and development codes.
• Provide leadership for hiring, training, development, and evaluation for all departmental personnel. Ensures participation for training and development. Participate in required training and development for position by university and supervisor.
• Responsible for facilities management and capital plan budget development, management, and compliance. Develop and sustain deferred maintenance plan for equipment replacement for deferred maintenance budget planning to include equipment lifecycle and budget planning for scheduled upgrades. Fiscally responsible for department budget of more than $10M along with construction project budgets that vary from renovations to new construction. Maintain approximately 1,123,000 square feet of floor space, 330 acres of grounds, and facilities with a current value of $270M+. Capital Projects in excess of $100 million in the planning and execution stages.
• Serve as a key advisor, expert, and consultant on campus facilities matters, the position participates on the Chancellor's facilities planning committee, provides leadership and guidance of campus-wide space utilization and related state reporting requirements, and serve on architectural, engineering, construction manager-at-risk (CMR), and other University, local and state committees, facilities-related committees. Create and present facilities reports to university, local and state executive committees.
• Other duties as assigned to support University facilities related objectives.

Job Close Date: (not specified)

Open Until Filled: Yes

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.