University Facilities Leader: Strategic Operations & Safety

Bowie State; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Pension plan

Job summary

Bowie State University seeks a Senior Director of Facilities Management to lead all Facilities operations on campus, driving safety, reliability, and strategic asset stewardship. You will partner with university leaders to align maintenance, utilities, grounds, custodial, and contracts with institutional priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 8+ years in facilities management including capital projects, and at least 4 years in a leadership role; a Master’s is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or closely related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of facility management, capital projects, and operations experience.
• At least 4 years in leadership role overseeing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all Facilities operations.
• Establish departmental priorities, service expectations, and operational goals.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance management.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; monitor expenditures.
• Oversee preventive maintenance strategies and asset management.
• Coordinate governance frameworks, KPIs, and contractor relationships.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Facilities management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Mgmt/PM

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Bowie State University seeks a Senior Director of Facilities Management to lead all Facilities operations on campus, driving safety, reliability, and strategic asset stewardship. You will partner with university leaders to align maintenance, utilities, grounds, custodial, and contracts with institutional priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 8+ years in facilities management including capital projects, and at least 4 years in a leadership role; a Master’s is