Director - Facilities Operations

Director - Facilities Operations

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Director of Facilities Operations to join a prestigious college in West Hartford, CT. This is an incredible opportunity for you to make a significant impact on the student experience by creating a positive and inviting environment that nurtures well-being and encourages vibrant learning.

In this key leadership position, you will manage all facets of campus facilities, including maintenance, safety, and exciting environmental sustainability initiatives. We are looking for a candidate with strong financial skills, outstanding relationship-building talent, and a genuine commitment to providing exemplary customer service. Hands-on mechanical expertise is essential, and experience in commercial snow management and snowplowing will help ensure the campus remains safe and welcoming year-round.

Apply today and come explore how you can contribute to shaping a fantastic educational atmosphere where students can thrive! Your contributions will be vital in making this institution a wonderful place to learn and grow.

This is an onsite position open to local candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report accurate budgets
• Train, Mentor and provide professional development for entire team
• Lead and provide professional development for all skilled trades and managers
• Demonstrate strategic knowledge Integrated Facilities Maintenance, Grounds and Custodial
• Be well organized with a strategic mind set, and demonstrate client relationship building skills
• Acts as the key driver for work redesign, process improvement, and re-engineering initiatives, including interdepartmental improvements.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

Required:

• 5+ years of previous experience in a director role in Fully Integrated Facilities Management in a large, complex environment.
• Hands on mechanical expertise and commercial snow management and snowplow experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
• And more

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal, and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. An equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.