Director of Campus Management

Position: Director of Campus Life Management
JOB TITLE:

Director

DEPARTMENT:
Directorate of Campus Life Management

JOB LOCATION:

SRM – AP, Andhra Pradesh

REPORTS TO:

Registrar

Role Overview

The Director – Campus Life Management (CLM) is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end management of campus infrastructure, facilities, and campus life services at SRM University AP. The role heads a large, multi-functional directorate comprising technical services, general campus services, safety, security, utilities, and third-party workforce management, ensuring a safe, compliant, sustainable, and student-centric campus environment.

The role demands strong expertise in technical operations, campus maintenance, vendor and contract management, statutory compliance, ISO standards, budgeting, safety management, and leadership of large and diverse teams, including employees deployed through third-party payrolls.

Scope of the Department

The Directorate of Campus Life Management includes the following verticals and their respective heads and teams:

Technical & Infrastructure Services

• Building Maintenance

• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)

• HVAC Systems

• Power Distribution, DG Sets, UPS & Solar Systems

• Fire Fighting & Life Safety Systems

• Lifts & Vertical Transportation

• Welding & Fabrication

• Water Treatment Plant (WTP)

• Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)

General Campus Life & Support Services

• Housekeeping

• Horticulture & Landscaping

• Transport & Fleet Management

• Pantry Management

• Hostels & Residential Facilities

• Campus Event Management

• Kitchen Equipment & Utilities

Safety, Security & Space Management

• Security Services

• Building Surveillance (CCTV, Access Control, Monitoring Systems)

• University Space Management

• Shops, Commercial Spaces & Contractual Facilities

Workforce & Contract Management

• Third-party payroll service employees

• All AMCs, service contracts, renewals, and SLAs across verticals

QUALIFICATIONS:

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B.Tech / B.E. in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (mandatory).

• Candidates from large University/Institution is preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum 25 years of experience in campus facilities management, infrastructure operations, or similar large-scale environments.

• Proven experience managing large populations (students, faculty, employees, vendors).

• Strong background in managing third-party payroll work forces and multi-vendor environments.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

Technical Skill Sets

• Strong knowledge of MEP, HVAC, power systems, fire safety, lifts, WTP/STP, kitchen equipment, and campus utilities.

• Expertise in preventive & predictive maintenance systems.

• Sound understanding of statutory compliance, ISO standards, safety regulations, and environmental norms.

• Familiarity with CAFM/CMMS, ERP, and MIS reporting systems.

Leadership & Personal Skill Sets

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage complex operations in a high-occupancy campus environment.

• High standards of integrity, accountability, and service orientation.

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.

Preferred Certifications & Courses

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) / FMP / IFMA Certifications

• ISO Lead Auditor (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001)

• Fire & Safety Certification

• Project Management Certification (PMP / PRINCE2 – preferred)

• Energy Management / Sustainability Certifications