Director of Facilities & Safety - Strategic Operations

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) seeks an Assistant Director for Facilities and Safety to lead facilities, environmental health and safety, and risk management programs. The role partners with the Executive Leadership Team to advance PRI’s infrastructure, safety culture, and compliance across Illinois campuses.

The position oversees budgets, capital planning, space utilization, and cross-functional collaboration with PRI surveys, campus units, and external partners to support PRI’s research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or safety related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years in safety and facilities related roles.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision for facilities portfolio as part of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Advise on institute-wide facilities, space, capital, and planning priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Safety compliance

Project management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or safety related discipline

Master’s degree in engineering, science, or safety related discipline

Job description

The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) seeks an Assistant Director for Facilities and Safety to lead facilities, environmental health and safety, and risk management programs. The role partners with the Executive Leadership Team to advance PRI’s infrastructure, safety culture, and compliance across Illinois campuses.

The position oversees budgets, capital planning, space utilization, and cross-functional collaboration with PRI surveys, campus units, and external partners to support PRI’s research