Director of Facilities Planning & Administration

Inside Higher Ed; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A public university in Georgia is seeking a Director of Facilities Planning & Administration. This leadership role includes overseeing all aspects of campus facilities, budget management, and project execution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of management experience in facilities operations. Responsibilities include fostering collaboration across departments and continuous improvement of service delivery. This full-time position comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of managerial experience in facilities planning.
• Experience in fiscal management and strategic oversight.
• Experience coordinating subunits to achieve division objectives; leadership experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Understanding of facilities planning, design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage campus facilities, overseeing planning, budgeting, and project execution.
• Direct implementation of work management systems.
• Evaluate operational workflows and resource allocations.
• Fosters a collaborative culture across facilities functions.
• Develops and maintains relationships with university departments, other institutions, and the community.
• Direct planning and administration of capital renewal and renovation projects; policy development.
• Prepares cost estimates and budgets for renovations and space allocations.
• Works with Board of Regents and local/state officials on property issues.
• Oversees RFPs, proposals, contracts, and negotiations; manages professional services.
• Directs Facilities staff relationships with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Knowledge of Facilities operations

Budget management

Supervisory principles

Interpersonal relations

Decision making

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or similar

Job description

Job Title

Director of Facilities Planning & Administration

Location

MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job ID

290945

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia—and global outreach through its fully‑online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This leadership role is responsible for strategic oversight and operational excellence in all aspects of campus facilities, including planning, budgeting, and project execution. The Director will drive innovation and efficiency across facilities operations, ensuring that campus infrastructure supports the mission and growth of the University and serves the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the wider community.

Responsibilities

Facilities Administration & Operations (40%)

• Direct implementation and use of work management and administrative systems; identify methods and resources to improve overall department operations, analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Develops and manages the department's annual budget; forecasts staffing, equipment, and materials needs; oversees expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Continuously evaluates and improves service delivery, operational workflows, and resource allocation in support of institutional goals.
• Fosters a collaborative culture that promotes accountability, innovation, and customer service across all facilities functions.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other University departments and divisions, other educational institutions and professional organizations, the local community and governmental entities.

Facilities Planning & Project Support (30%)

• Direct the planning and administration of capital renewal and renovation projects, from concept development through close‑out.
• Develops and recommends policies, planning guidelines, and procedures for the development of the University's annual major repair and renovation and capital program. Manages the program throughout the process of development, approval and implementation; works with service providers through closeout.
• Prepares cost estimates and budgets for all building renovations and space allocations.
• Works with the Board of Regents and with local and state officials on property issues. Coordinates due diligence packages and provides information for the Board of Regents Staff.

Management of Public Works and Task Order Contracts (30%)

• Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposals for professional services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; coordinates with legal counsel to determine College needs and requirements for contractual and professional services; negotiates contracts, agreements, and amendments and administers.
• Directs Facilities staff relationships with supplier and contractors to deliver value to the university in the performance of scheduled project operations and customer requests.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or similar field.

Required Experience

• Considerable administrative and management experience, including fiscal management, with minimum of five years of direct managerial experience.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand all the objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require five years minimum of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Facilities operations, maintenance and management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in higher education and their impact on Facilities management.
• Knowledge of Facilities planning, design, and construction.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

• Stewardship
• Engagement
• Adaptability
• Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a full‑time, 12‑month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.