Senior Leader, University Facilities Operations

Clay Today; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Vice President of Operations, University Facilities. This senior leader will guide repair, maintenance, and operation across 110+ buildings, totaling ~13 million gross square feet and 600 acres, supervising 500–600 unionized staff and a $45 million budget.

Campus-based role with a focus on safety, accountability, and service excellence, requiring a strong track record in large facilities operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or facilities management or business administration.
• 10+ years of leadership in large-scale institutional facilities operations.
• Experience leading large unionized teams and complex infrastructure.
• Expertise with CMMS, KPI development, data analytics, and budget management.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop an operations strategy aligned with institutional priorities.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and service excellence.
• Oversee maintenance programs for critical infrastructure.
• Set up governance for consistent use of the CMMS.
• Set KPIs, conduct root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop SOPs, MOUs, service level agreements, and university-wide operations policies.
• Maintain 24/7/365 operational readiness and emergency response with EHS.
• Administer collective bargaining agreements and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Budget management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or facilities management or business administration

10+ years of leadership in large-scale institutional facilities operations

Experience leading unionized teams and complex infrastructure

IFMA CFM or related credential

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The University at Buffalo invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Vice President of Operations, University Facilities. This senior leader will guide repair, maintenance, and operation across 110+ buildings, totaling ~13 million gross square feet and 600 acres, supervising 500–600 unionized staff and a $45 million budget.

Campus-based role with a focus on safety, accountability, and service excellence, requiring a strong track record in large facilities operations and