Assistant Director, Facilities Operations & Services - Facilities Management - University at Albany

Location: Albany, NY | Category: Promotional | Job Type: Full-time Reporting to the Director of Facilities Operations and Services at the University at Albany, the Assistant Director of Facilities Operations and Services (FOS) provides a critical role in preserving, modernizing, and creating facilities that empower the University at Albany’s education, research, and community service goals. The Assistant Director manages leadership and operations of smaller‑scale building and infrastructure projects with Project Budget Estimates (PBE) of up to $1 million. This role also manages collaboration on these projects between FOS and Information Technology Services (ITS). Primary Responsibilities Manage and coordinate the construction of small‑scale (up to $1 million) building and infrastructure projects from program development through final completion and closeout. Lead and manage employees (typically 15–50 individuals), providing direction, support, and performance feedback to ensure alignment with the University’s mission and to foster a positive and productive work environment. Manage collaborative work between FOS and ITS on small‑scale projects, including providing budgets, ordering materials, and supervising fieldwork. Coordinate with UAlbany’s Energy Office, Code Administration, and other internal units and external stakeholders to ensure construction work is properly planned and caused minimal disruption of existing operations during implementation. Liaison for leased properties, working with building owners or managers and tenants. Perform other reasonable duties as assigned. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to the Director of Facilities Operations & Services Supervises the following positions: Union Carpenters – varies by time of year Union Electricians – varies by time of year Union Painters – varies by time of year Union Plumbers – varies by time of year Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, architecture, construction management, or related field from an accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in: Progressive responsibility in building operations or facilities management, including oversight of maintenance programs or physical plant operations. Leading teams, managing projects, or supervising personnel with demonstrated coordination across multiple concurrent workstreams. Developing, managing, and reconciling budgets to align financial resources with organizational priorities. Preferred Qualifications Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in building operations or facilities management. Master’s degree or related field from an accredited institution. Demonstrated project management knowledge or experience. Experience with a work order management system such as AiM. Asbestos Inspector Certificate. Code Enforcement Officer certification. Working Environment Typical office environment. Requires ability to move throughout campus on foot, climb stairs in all University buildings, and navigate stairs or ladders on construction sites. Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator, SL3, $78,000‑88,000. The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr University at Albany (SUNY)