Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance

Position Details

Position Information


Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005357P


Position Title
Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance


Division/College
DFA Operations


Department
DFA Operations Officer


Location
Moscow


Posting Context Statement

Position Overview


The Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance provides leadership, technical direction, and business process oversight of University of Idaho Facilities Operations and Maintenance as well as capital planning and operational oversight for the utility public private partnership (P3). Supported by over 50 staff members, this position oversees the effective, accessible, and sustainable building system operations and maintenance for university facilities, while providing engineering support and ensuring world-class customer service to campus users.

This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

• Oversee the effective, accessible, and sustainable operations and maintenance of the university's facilities, building systems, and physical environment
• Oversee, direct, and perform capital planning and engineering review for the utility P3
• Serve as the university liaison and primary business partner to the utility P3 system Operator
• Oversee the design, implementation, improvement, and operations of an effective maintenance work order system
• Oversee the design, implementation, and improvement of the facilities preventative maintenance program
• Direct the effective use of technology in maintenance and operations processes
• Provide engineering support for operations and maintenance activities and utility capital planning
• Participate in university capital planning for deferred maintenance, alterations, and repairs
• Advance the university's education and research missions by creating a welcoming, safe and comfortable physical environment
• Ensure timely, effective, efficient, and professional customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Unit URL

Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) | University of Idaho

Position Qualifications


Required Experience

• Eight years of leadership experience in facilities management, operations and maintenance, engineering, utilities, or public administration including:
  • Planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating projects, programs, and initiatives
  • Leadership of maintenance, capital planning, business, and financial operations
  • Strategic planning, design, and deployment
  • Resolving conflict and addressing competing interests
  • Building accountability, respect, and performance within a team
  • Process improvement
  • Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
  • Collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings, and generating strategies for leadership

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, construction management, architecture, organizational management, public administration, business administration or project management

Required Other

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours and respond to emergencies and university closures

Additional Preferred


Advanced Degrees and Certifications:

• Master's Degree in engineering, organizational management, construction management, architecture, public administration, business administration, project management, or other field related to facilities management, operations and maintenance, or utilities
• Current Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential

Experience

• Experience with P3s
• Experience in LEED and International Energy Code
• Experience in district and building level utility systems
• Higher education work experience
• Experience applying project management principles to cross-functional projects or change initiatives
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Proactive, strategic approach to work with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Expertise in prioritizing workflow and managing resources
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and high standards for deliverables and outcomes
• Ability to interact and influence at the most senior levels of an organization and to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives
• Commitment to community engagement as a representative of the university and facilities team

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors and indoors in inclement weather and conditions
• Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status
Exempt


Employee Category
Exempt


Pay Range
$140,000 or higher, commensurate with experience


Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year


FTE


1

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No


Posting Date
07/07/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship. To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than July 28th.

In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at View email address on click.appcast.io .

Applicant Resources




Background Check Statement


Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement


The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.