Facilities Leadership: Strategy, Projects & Operations

Roanoke College; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke College is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities Management in Salem, VA. This role serves as second-in-command for the Department of Facilities Management, providing strategic leadership, operational management, and administrative oversight to ensure safe, efficient campus facilities and utilities.

The position collaborates with the AVP of Facilities, overseeing maintenance, custodial, grounds maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of facilities leadership experience, or
• Associate degree plus 5 years of facilities leadership experience, or
• High school diploma plus 7 years of facilities leadership experience, or
• equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Facilities, Grounds and Housekeeping operations; act as Acting AVP during absences.
• Manage building maintenance, preventive maintenance, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Coordinate capital renovation and construction projects; monitor budgets.
• Assist with annual operating budgets and purchasing; manage inventories.
• Supervise personnel; support recruitment, performance reviews and training.
• Promote safety, OSHA compliance and environmental stewardship.
• Participate in emergency planning and business continuity.
• Drive strategic planning and cross-campus collaboration.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Capital project management

Contractor coordination

Emergency planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

Roanoke College is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities Management in Salem, VA. This role serves as second-in-command for the Department of Facilities Management, providing strategic leadership, operational management, and administrative oversight to ensure safe, efficient campus facilities and utilities.

The position collaborates with the AVP of Facilities, overseeing maintenance, custodial, grounds maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and capital projects.