Director of Facilities Planning and Management - Physical Plant Director

Director of Facilities Planning and Management
- Physical Plant Director

Working Title:
Director of Facilities Planning and Management
- Physical Plant Director
Job Class:
Physical Plant Director
Agency:
Minnesota State

• Job : 95633
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Regular
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 07/20/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/10/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  : MN St Colleges & Universities / Hennepin TC-Brooklyn Pk-MMA
• Appointment Type
  :
  Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes, between the two campus locations.
• Salary Range: $40.23 - $57.94 / hourly; $84,000 - $120,978 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Description

This position will work at both the Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie Campus.

The Director of Facilities Planning and Management, provides executive leadership and management for the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of all campus facilities, infrastructure, utilities, roads, and grounds. The position exists to ensure that college facilities are safe, functional, code-compliant, cost-effective, and capable of supporting the institution’s instructional and operational mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of general construction is needed so that new construction, remodeling or repairs can be managed. Must possess knowledge of construction design techniques and principles.
• Must possess ability to interpret technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Excellent fiscal management skills with ability to formulate and manage operational budgets.
• Knowledge of building and fire codes, Occupational Safety and health (OSHA) rules and regulations, college policies and procedures, safety practices and application of safety practices.
• Knowledge of and skills in strategic planning; operations management; financial management; and analysis, problem solving and decision making.
• Knowledge of material, methods and the appropriate tools to construct structures and buildings.
• Ability to interact with architects, technical advisors, technical surveyors, and put together estimates of costs for building and remodeling changes.
• General knowledge of electronics, electrical, plumbing and other support systems required.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience managing physical plant operations in a higher education, governmental, or institutional setting.
• Experience coordinating capital repair or remodeling projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in facilities operations and staff supervision.
• Good human relations skills are a very important part of being able to perform the duties of this position. There is a wide range of clientele the position has to relate to, both internal and external to the campus.
• Ability to translate organizational goals and strategies into operation plans for Facilities and Safety Division.
• Knowledge of the organization and it mission sufficient to structure its maintenance and appearance
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational management.
• Ability to generate interest, commitment and support from others for new projects or college initiatives.
• Create energy and build a sense of ownership for change. Attempt to understand others’ resistance to change and build a supportive environment in times of change and transition.

Other Requirements

Hennepin Technical College is currently unable to sponsor work visas or green card applications due to regulatory complexity, budget constraints, and alignment with our current hiring strategy. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

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