Manager, FF&E

Manager, FF&E

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Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the district-wide Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, compliance with standards, and effective delivery of capital and operational projects.

The FF&E Manager position receives general direction from higher-level administrative staff and exercises considerable independent judgment in managing departmental operations. The Manager is responsible for directing, supervising, and evaluating the performance of subordinate staff, ensuring alignment with the college's mission and goals. This role involves setting performance standards, providing coaching and development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

• Provide direction, supervision, and mentorship to staff; foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment; ensure compliance with institutional HR policies and employment regulations; and support professional development and performance management.
• May oversee unit-level budgeting and purchasing activities; ensure responsible fiscal management aligned with institutional priorities and public accountability standards.
• Lead the development and use of reporting tools and data systems to support strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, and compliance; interpret data to inform policy, operations, and service delivery.
• Manage departmental programs and services to ensure alignment with institutional goals, timelines, and applicable regulations; coordinate with unit leadership to address operational needs and service enhancements.
• Plan and allocate staff and operational resources to support unit goals, maintain service continuity, and respond to emerging institutional needs.

• Lead and manage FF&E staff, including performance evaluation, coaching, and professional development.
• Establish and oversee district-wide FF&E strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with capital plans and institutional goals.
• Develop and enforce FF&E standards, specifications, and governance processes; approve exceptions and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide oversight of FF&E projects to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are achieved.
• Manage departmental budgets and contribute to capital project budgeting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and forecasting accuracy.
• Oversee procurement strategies, vendor performance, and contract negotiations in compliance with institutional policies.
• Serve as primary liaison for stakeholders, including executive leadership and external partners; resolve escalated issues.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), safety regulations, and applicable laws.
• Establish performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives across FF&E operations.
• Oversee asset lifecycle planning, including replacement forecasting, warranties, and surplus management.
• Plan and execute mid- to large-scale FF&E projects, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

• Understand and apply principles and practices associated with servant-leadership.
• Familiarity with statistical and analytical methods.
• Knowledge of current change management theories.
• Understanding of student services processes and procedures, enrollment trends, ACC culture and academic curricula.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and communication systems to promote programs, activities, and services.
• Utilize project management techniques.
• Apply student development best practices.

• Architecture, interior design, and construction management principles.
• FF&E systems, contract furnishings, and higher education facilities.
• Capital project delivery and consultant/vendor management.
• Budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.
• Building codes, ADA requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with project management and design tools (e.g., AutoCAD).

• Apply strengths-based coaching principles in employee and student development.
• Utilize effective interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Exhibit effective organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrate supervisory and management skills founded in servant leadership principles.
• Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively manage change.
• Prioritize multiple projects.
• Create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Develop, write, plan, and implement short and long-range…