Director of Facilities and Capital Projects

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Director of Facilities and Capital Projects provides strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, development, and execution of the College's capital improvement program, construction projects, and overall facilities and campus infrastructure operations across the North East and Elkton Station campuses. This position plays a critical role in advancing the College's long-term facilities and infrastructure needs through capital planning, project management, and coordination of major construction and renovation initiatives, while ensuring safe, functional, sustainable, and welcoming environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Director also provides leadership for the effective management of buildings, grounds, maintenance, custodial services, utilities, environmental services, life safety systems, and regulatory compliance. The position serves as the College's primary resource for capital planning, campus development, facilities strategy, and cross-functional project leadership, providing expert guidance and recommendations to senior leadership regarding infrastructure investments, physical plant stewardship, and long-term campus growth. Essential Job Functions Facilities Operations and Maintenance Provide leadership and administrative oversight for all Facilities Department operations, including maintenance and grounds and oversees contracted services, shipping and receiving, duplication services, campus events, fleet operations, and facilities rentals, facilities projects, safety programs, and related support services. Ensure the effective planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and work order activities to maintain safe, attractive, and functional campus facilities. Direct and support the Facilities Manager in the delivery of efficient day-to-day facilities services and ensure supervisory staff have the resources necessary to achieve departmental goals. Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of campus utilities, building systems, and energy management systems. Assist with the management of the College's vehicle and equipment fleet. Works collaboratively with campus departments to assess classroom and instructional space needs, support scheduling and space utilization initiatives, and ensure facilities are effectively maintained, configured, and aligned with evolving academic, student, and operational requirements. Leadership and Staff Development Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate Facilities Department personnel. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence. Ensure employees receive appropriate technical, operational, and safety-related training, including OSHA/MOSH, Hazard Communication, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other required certifications. Evaluate departmental training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities. Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management Lead and continuously enhance the College's facilities safety program. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local regulations governing facilities operations. Oversee required inspections, testing, certifications, and reporting for facility systems, including elevators, pressure vessels, stormwater management infrastructure, fire protection systems, and other life safety systems. Ensure the proper handling and disposal of hazardous and regulated materials in accordance with applicable environmental and safety regulations. Serve as the administrator responsible for maintaining ADA-accessible facilities and ensuring compliance with OSHA, MOSH, MD Heat Stress Standard and related requirements. Capital Planning, Construction, and Project Management Provide leadership for the planning, design, construction, renovation, and implementation of capital and major maintenance projects in accordance with College, county, and state requirements. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality standards, contractor performance, and project outcomes. Participate in construction site inspections to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards. Develop project specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and contract requirements for facilities projects, equipment purchases, and contracted services. Collaborate with College leadership to identify current and future facilities needs and recommend solutions that support institutional priorities. Support facility master planning, space utilization planning, and long-range campus development initiatives. Sustainability and Energy Management Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the College's sustainability and environmental stewardship initiatives. Develop strategies that improve operational efficiency, energy conservation, and long-term resource management. Oversee campus energy management systems and ensure effective operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement. Institutional Project Leadership Serve as project lead for institutional initiatives that span multiple departments and operational areas. Provide project management leadership throughout all project phases, including planning, communication, scope management, scheduling, budgeting, implementation, and assessment. Coordinate internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure projects are completed successfully and aligned with organizational objectives. Advise College leadership on facilities-related and project management matters through the preparation of studies, recommendations, presentations, and reports. Budget and Resource Management Develop, administer, and monitor departmental operating and capital budgets. Oversee purchasing, inventory management, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective operations. Review expenditures and prepare recommendations for capital outlay and facilities-related investments. Ensure responsible stewardship of College facilities, equipment, and financial resources. External Relations and Institutional Service Collaborate with county, state, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely completion of required submissions, including the Campus Master Plan, Space Inventory, Capital Improvement Program, permitting activities, and other compliance reporting. Manage relationships with consultants, contractors, vendors, and service providers. Represent the College on external committees, professional organizations, and community initiatives as assigned. Participate on College committees, task forces, and planning groups in support of institutional goals. Additional Responsibilities Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Requirements to Perform Work Bachelor degree required. Master's degree preferred. Technical certification preferred - FMP, PMP, Master Electrician, Master HVAC, etc. Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance and operations as well as project management, with five or more years of supervisory experience. Experience at an institution of higher education preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with college faculty, staff, administrators, governing boards and government agencies; Experience should reflect progressively more responsibility for the management of tasks and projects Experience in operational and strategic planning as well as budget development. Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format to administrative staff, professional colleagues, governing boards, and government agencies. Knowledge of work, impact, quality improvement, self-reliance, work standards, technical/ professional self-development, teamwork, written communications, oral presentations, delegation, performance results, negotiation, sensitivity, initiative, analysis, decisiveness, dependability, planning & organizing, persuasiveness, attention to detail, stress tolerance, judgment, commitment to College, informal communications, and influence. Excellent Microsoft Office Software skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with online Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. Demonstrated ability to implement change, build consensus, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, and gain confidence and cooperation within the College community. Proven ability to analyze complex data, develop financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, and results analysis. Effective oral and written communication skills. Additional Information Scheduling Requirements The position requires a flexible work schedule during critical periods, inclement weather, and special events that may require evening, Saturday, and Sunday work hours. Periodic travel between college locations and State and other external meetings. Physical Demands Must be able to lift and move up to a maximum of 50 lbs. The physical activity of this position includes, but is not limited to climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and sitting. Position requires the ability to make daily walking inspections of campus operations. Visual acuity appropriate for an administrative position, ability to perceive or detect surroundings. Hear/talk/communicate - Must be able to exchange information and communicate. Mental acuity - Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter .Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding), fingering, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching. Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another Work Environment Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving. Periodic travel between college locations and State meetings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cecil College