Director of Facilities Management

Director Of Facilities Management

Spartanburg, South Carolina Salary: $109,496 - $128,274; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

About This Organization

University of South Carolina Upstate

Job Duties

The Director of Facilities Management provides strategic leadership and management oversight for the planning, operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, and stewardship of university facilities and grounds ensuring a safe, functional, sustainable, and welcoming campus environment that supports the University's strategic plan's academic, research, residential, and community engagement missions.

The Director is responsible for strategic leadership and management for facilities operations, capital planning and capital project delivery, regulatory compliance, budget development and management and the supervision of facilities personnel while promoting operational excellence, customer service, and benchmarking for continuous improvement.

The position provides leadership and management for all Facilities Management units, including Planning, Design and Construction, Building Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance and Housekeeping, Operations Budgets, Division I Athletic Facilities, Energy Management, Sustainability, and Environmental Health and Safety. In addition, the Director manages the maintenance, custodial services, and grounds operations supporting Upstate's student residential housing facilities.

Serve as a key advisor on campus facilities matters, the position participates on the Chancellor's facilities planning committee, provides oversight management for campus-wide space utilization and related state reporting requirements, and serves on architectural, engineering, construction manager-at-risk (CMR), and other facilities-related selection committees.

Required Qualifications

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Valid driver's license, successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with extensive management experience, particularly in the facilities area and a minimum 8 years of relevant experience in facilities and/or capital projects management with at least 3 years of supervisory/management experience. Engineering background is helpful as related to physical plant operations, construction and renovations. Experience working in public higher education or similarly complex state agency.

Salary

$109,496 - $128,274; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Other Info

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume, and List of References and Contact Information