Senior Facilities Leader - Campus Operations & Innovation

Murray State University; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray State University is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management to lead daily operations, strategic planning, and a large facilities portfolio. The role supervises multiple directors and contract services to maintain campus infrastructure, safety, and sustainability.

The AVPFM drives capital planning, policy development, and capital project execution across campus sites, coordinating with architects, engineers, and the Board of Regents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in facilities management in an institutional setting.
• At least 5 years in responsible charge of a facilities management organization.
• Excellent administrative, supervisory, and oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of approximately 65 employees.
• Manage an annual budget of about $13.5 million and ~200 projects per year.
• Oversee third-party contracts for custodial and grounds services.
• Ensure Environmental Safety and Health compliance with rules and regulations.
• Develop policies, planning guidelines, and procedures for the biennial capital budget.
• Maintain the campus master plan and building data; coordinate communication with architects and contractors.

Skills

Administrative & communication

Facilities planning & management

Budgeting & finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, architecture or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

Scheduling software

Procore

Job description

Murray State University is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management to lead daily operations, strategic planning, and a large facilities portfolio. The role supervises multiple directors and contract services to maintain campus infrastructure, safety, and sustainability.

The AVPFM drives capital planning, policy development, and capital project execution across campus sites, coordinating with architects, engineers, and the Board of Regents.