Executive Director, Campus Facilities & Maintenance

APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities; Beaumont, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Lamar University seeks an Executive Director of Facilities Maintenance Services in Beaumont, TX. This senior role directs and optimizes maintenance operations across campus and satellite sites, ensuring safe, reliable infrastructure and energy efficiency.

The incumbent leads budgetary planning, preventive programs, and emergency response, collaborating with campus stakeholders and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance and service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business, Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience managing construction, facilities maintenance, and personnel within a complex institutional environment.
• Class C driver's license and insurability to drive university vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Facilities Maintenance Services, including Campus and Grounds, Utilities, and Maintenance Services.
• Develop and administer departmental budgets and ensure effective stewardship of financial resources.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to maximize lifecycle of campus assets.
• Lead emergency response efforts and coordinate with regulatory bodies and external partners.
• Represent Facilities Services with campus groups, external organizations, and government agencies.

Skills

Leadership and staff management

5+ years of facilities management

Emergency operations coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Master's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Job description

Lamar University seeks an Executive Director of Facilities Maintenance Services in Beaumont, TX. This senior role directs and optimizes maintenance operations across campus and satellite sites, ensuring safe, reliable infrastructure and energy efficiency.

The incumbent leads budgetary planning, preventive programs, and emergency response, collaborating with campus stakeholders and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance and service quality.