Facilities & Space Operations Leader

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee space and facility operations, coordinating with Plant Operations and IT to ensure uninterrupted teaching, research, and clinical activities.

You will manage budgets, supervise staff, and guide construction-related planning, renovations, and daily facility activities, ensuring compliance with university policies and donor restrictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Master's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• Five years of facilities management experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site and off-site space-related needs and coordinate with Plant Operations and Environmental Services.
• Identify routine maintenance issues and work with internal resources to address them.
• Manage access, keys, signage, and space utilization within VUSN facilities.
• Develop and implement procedural changes to streamline programs and processes.
• Monitor and report on space usage, budgets, and facilities-related data.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Project Management certification

Job description

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee space and facility operations, coordinating with Plant Operations and IT to ensure uninterrupted teaching, research, and clinical activities.

You will manage budgets, supervise staff, and guide construction-related planning, renovations, and daily facility activities, ensuring compliance with university policies and donor restrictions.