Executive Director, Facilities Management & Operations

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a senior facilities leader to provide day-to-day and strategic direction for facilities services, including operations, maintenance, utilities, housekeeping and landscape. You will manage staff and the operating budget and lead renewal programs.

Key responsibilities include monitoring workload and backlog, guiding the deferred maintenance program, implementing preventive maintenance, and engaging with campus customers to align services with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Ten years of experience with at least five in a management role.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License; ability to maintain security and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities services operations including maintenance, utilities, housekeeping and landscape.
• Monitor workload, service backlog, and scheduling to align with goals.
• Oversee building renewal program, condition assessments, and funding strategies.
• Develop, implement and execute preventive maintenance program.
• Plan long-range staffing and budget; manage annual operating budgets.
• Engage with customers and campus community; align services to needs.
• Lead training of skilled and support personnel and ensure a safe environment.
• Ensure sustainability through energy and water conservation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data metrics

Stakeholder outreach

Collaboration

Change management

Innovation

Staff supervision

Diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/16/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

Responsible for providing day-to-day as well as strategic direction for facilities services to include operations, maintenance, utilities production and distribution, housekeeping and landscape services. Has overall responsibility for staff, operating budget and managing renewal program.

Core Responsibilities

• Monitors workload, service order backlog, and scheduling to assure alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Analyze sub-unit effectiveness and take corrective action as required.
• Oversees the institution’s facility deferred maintenance and building renewal program to include facility condition assessments, funding strategies and requirement prioritization.
• Oversees the development, implementation and execution of building preventive maintenance program.
• Performs long-range income and manpower resource planning, based on campus indicators. Manage annual operating budgets.
• Proactively engage with customers and the campus community. Align services to best meet customer needs.
• Sets climate for professional growth and development. Organize and plan the training of all skilled and support personnel. Ensure safe work environment.
• Ensures facilities services are provided consistent with sustainability principles to include energy and water conservation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Ten (10) years of experience with at least five (5) years’ experience in a management role.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering or Architect License
• Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage complex organizations with wide-range of responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to use data/metrics to effectively manage workgroups and prioritize resources.
• Demonstrated experience in outreach to internal and external constituents (business partners and community members).
• Demonstrated experience in building collaborative relationships and interactions with all levels of administration.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change within an organization.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, innovation and willingness to take appropriate risks.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with varied populations.
• Experience supervising a large dynamic staff.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with regular interaction across academic, research, healthcare, and hospital facilities.
• May work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during emergencies and/or planned outages.
• Position is designated as on-call and subject to recall during campus emergencies.
• Occasional travel between university campuses and affiliated facilities may be required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb stairs, and move throughout academic, research, healthcare, and hospital environments.
• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affiliation Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.