Executive Director, Campus Facilities & Maintenance

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

State retirement

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX, seeks an Executive Director of Facilities Maintenance Services to provide strategic leadership over Campus & Grounds, Utilities and Maintenance Services, ensuring safe, reliable operations.

You will oversee budgets, preventive maintenance, energy initiatives, emergency response, and staffing, collaborating with stakeholders to meet institutional priorities and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, business, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in managing construction, facilities maintenance, and personnel.
• Class C driver’s license and insurability to drive university vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Facilities Maintenance Services, including Campus & Grounds Services, Utilities Services, and Maintenance Services.
• Develop and administer departmental budgets and ensure effective stewardship of financial resources.
• Direct planning, implementation, and evaluation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset lifecycles.
• Oversee maintenance operations for campus electrical, HVACR, plumbing, carpentry, painting, custodial services, fire and life safety systems, locksmith services, grounds maintenance, waste and recycling services, moving services, and logistics operations.
• Direct campus utility operations, environmental systems, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Monitor departmental performance metrics and service levels to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and coordinate emergency response efforts during disasters and critical incidents.
• Represent the university with agencies on facilities maintenance, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Facilities management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Staff development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business, Engineering or Construction Management

Master’s degree in Facilities Management, Business, Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX, seeks an Executive Director of Facilities Maintenance Services to provide strategic leadership over Campus & Grounds, Utilities and Maintenance Services, ensuring safe, reliable operations.

You will oversee budgets, preventive maintenance, energy initiatives, emergency response, and staffing, collaborating with stakeholders to meet institutional priorities and regulatory standards.