Executive Director, Campus Facilities & Operations

Central New Mexico Community College; New Mexico; On-site; USD 138,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks an Executive Director of Physical Plant to provide strategic leadership over facilities, physical plant operations, maintenance, custodial and grounds services, and capital projects across CNM campuses. You will oversee budgeting, compliance, and long-range planning to ensure a safe, clean, sustainable college environment for learners and staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of progressive facilities management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, construction management, architecture, engineering, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in facilities management, physical plant operations, capital planning, construction, engineering, public-sector facilities, or a closely related field, including at least five (5) years of leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs, leads, and manages a multidisciplinary department by establishing priorities and performance expectations; assigns work; ensures training and development; fosters accountability and teamwork.
• Serves as the College’s primary facilities liaison and point of accountability for facilities-related matters across CNM campuses.
• Leads College-wide facilities management, physical plant, and operations personnel in construction, renovations, and maintenance; plans and evaluates facilities services.
• Directs planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation of programs and projects; ensures compliance with laws, codes, and standards.
• Oversees major renovations and infrastructure improvements; manages lifecycle and renewal programs across campuses.
• Coordinates with leadership and IT, Space Solutions, and stakeholders to align facilities and capital planning with institutional needs.
• Develops long-range facilities plans, master planning, and capital funding strategies with CNM leadership.
• Administers Capital Improvement Program and multi-year capital planning; handles project intake and feasibility.
• Oversees capital funding strategies and government processes for facilities projects and renewal.
• Provides oversight of master planning for facility condition, design, and space utilization.
• Cultivates partnerships with external entities to support facilities initiatives.
• Contributes to emergency preparedness protocols and response strategies.
• Oversees external contractors, ensuring performance, quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Emergency response coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related field

Job description

Central New Mexico Community College seeks an Executive Director of Physical Plant to provide strategic leadership over facilities, physical plant operations, maintenance, custodial and grounds services, and capital projects across CNM campuses. You will oversee budgeting, compliance, and long-range planning to ensure a safe, clean, sustainable college environment for learners and staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of progressive facilities management