Director, Facilities & Operations

Position Overview The Director of Facilities & Operations oversees the physical plant operations, capital projects, and facility support services. This exempt contracted administrative position reports to the Chief Information and Infrastructure Officer and manages custodial, maintenance, receiving, and grounds functions to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment that reflects the College’s mission and high standards. Key Responsibilities Capital Project Management Under the direction of the CIIO, develop recommendations for the College’s biennial capital budget program by utilizing data derived from the facility condition survey that identifies and prioritizes repairs and renovations consistent with the campus master plan and in support of the College strategic plan. Provide guidance and technical support during the preparation of major capital project request reports (PRR). Assist departments with Minor Program and RMI project funding requests and provide guidance to the Facilities Planning Council during the annual capital project tracking and prioritization process. Develop technical specifications for capital projects and provide directions to campus architects and consultants during pre‑design and design. Supervise campus architects, consultants and DES project manager in the preparation of bid documents and project specifications ensuring the needs of the college are being met. Evaluate bid results and provide recommendation for awarding base bid and bid alternates to the Vice President of Administrative Services. Represent the College’s interests with City of Kirkland and King County officials in acquisition of permits for construction projects. Develop schedules and budget tracking tools to monitor progress of capital projects focusing on completion of all projects within the biennium funded. Observe construction progress, interpret plans and specifications, and recommend change orders throughout the construction process. Ensure that the O&M manuals, as‑built drawings and warranty documents are delivered by consultants and contractors. Facilities Management Monitor annual facilities operating budget and report regularly to the CIIO. Establish and administer policies and procedures that promote a strong service orientation to students, faculty, staff and community groups. Conduct site inspections providing supervision and guidance to staff on operational and personnel issues. Ensure compliance with federal and state health, life safety and accessibility requirements and building codes. Partner with Campus Public Safety (CPS) and participate in tactical training scheduled by CPS in support of the emergency management plan. Organize and archive all college building records including as‑built, system plans, facilities condition surveys, etc. Promote sustainable practices, recycling, utility conservation and maintain an active energy management program. Prepare regular status updates and progress reports for the CIIO. Contribute to the overall success of the facilities department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Supervision Establish department mission, core values and standards. Administer a thorough department orientation for new hires and job‑specific employee training as appropriate for each job classification. Provide professional development and train personnel to departmental standards, assigning work appropriate to employees’ capabilities, and evaluate performance annually. Provide effective supervision to maximize performance by appropriately delegating tasks and providing employees with clear guidance on work priorities and workplace issues. Represent the Facilities Department on the Labor Management Council and maintain a working knowledge of, and adhere to, policies, laws and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements regarding employee working conditions, overtime rules, leave policies, payroll procedures, etc. Effectively manage employee relations within the department and consult with Human Resources on performance and workplace related issues. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Five years progressively responsible experience in facilities management or related field with demonstrated leadership and supervision experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; use of tact, discretion and courtesy in communications; ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Strong organization and planning skills; ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, schematics, etc. Preferred licenses include commercial electrician, 3rd grade boiler engineer, refrigeration engineer, and low‑voltage telecommunications. Experience with public works projects within the state of Washington preferred. Excellent knowledge and experience with Microsoft applications. Multilingual applicants encouraged. Compensation & Work Schedule Salary placement is $10,274 per month. This is a 40‑hour per week, exempt position. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits as administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan. Sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment; vacation accrues at 25 days per year. 13 paid holidays and 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Additional benefits include bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at the Early Learning Center, reduced bus fare, professional development opportunities and more. Physical Requirements Ability to perform a range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, stooping and traversing up and down stairs. Disability Accommodation LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants: ability to operate office equipment; ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials; ability to exchange information on the phone or in person. Eligibility to Work Proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not sponsor H‑1B visas. Other conditions may apply. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The institution does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam‑era veteran status in its programs and activities. Jeanne Clery Statement Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the institution reports mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics and related information for the past three calendar years. The Annual Safety Report is available online at the institution’s website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lake-Washington-Institute-of-Technolog