Executive Director, Facilities Management

Description

Provides executive leadership directing a large broad-based multi-sectioned office responsible for facilities operations and management programs; develops, manages, supervises, evaluates, and modifies all activities, programs, projects, personnel, and physical and fiscal resources of the office; provides support to the chief operating officer with decision-making responsibilities for operational functions within the department; is responsible and accountable for strategic planning and outcomes.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master's degree in engineering, facilities management, planning, energy management, business administration, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in facilities maintenance and/or operations, some of which shall have been in a supervisory or leadership role.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and current trends related to facilities operations and management.
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability, carbon neutrality, zero waste, and energy conservation.
• Knowledge of applicable local, county, and state regulations, laws, and policies.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the function and programs of the office.
• Ability to supervise, evaluate, and lead a diversely skilled workforce.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information to groups.
• Ability to conduct complex administrative studies.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with personnel assigned to schools, other departments, public entities, and citizens.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Experience in facilities management in K-12 environment.
• Experience managing a complex multi-site facilities program.
• International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).
• Facility Management Professional (FMP).
• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) certification.