Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance

Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance

The Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance provides leadership, technical direction, and business process oversight of University of Idaho Facilities Operations and Maintenance as well as capital planning and operational oversight for the utility public private partnership (P3). Supported by over 50 staff members, this position oversees the effective, accessible, and sustainable building system operations and maintenance for university facilities, while providing engineering support and ensuring world‑class customer service to campus users.

This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

• Oversee the effective, accessible, and sustainable operations and maintenance of the university’s facilities, building systems, and physical environment
• Oversee, direct, and perform capital planning and engineering review for the utility P3
• Serve as the university liaison and primary business partner to the utility P3 system Operator
• Oversee the design, implementation, improvement, and operations of an effective maintenance work order system
• Oversee the design, implementation, and improvement of the facilities preventative maintenance program
• Direct the effective use of technology in maintenance and operations processes
• Provide engineering support for operations and maintenance activities and utility capital planning
• Participate in university capital planning for deferred maintenance, alterations, and repairs
• Advance the university’s education and research missions by creating a welcoming, safe and comfortable physical environment
• Ensure timely, effective, efficient, and professional customer service
• Other duties as assigned

• Eight years of leadership experience in facilities management, operations and maintenance, engineering, utilities, or public administration including:
  • Planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating projects, programs, and initiatives
  • Leadership of maintenance, capital planning, business, and financial operations
  • Strategic planning, design, and deployment
  • Resolving conflict and addressing competing interests
  • Building accountability, respect, and performance within a team
  • Process improvement
  • Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
  • Collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings, and generating strategies for leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, construction management, architecture, organizational management, public administration, business administration or project management

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours and respond to emergencies and university closures

• Master’s Degree in engineering, organizational management, construction management, architecture, public administration, business administration, project management, or other field related to facilities management, operations and maintenance, or utilities
• Current Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential

• Experience with P3s
• Experience in LEED and International Energy Code
• Experience in district and building level utility systems
• Higher education work experience
• Experience applying project management principles to cross‑functional projects or change initiatives
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Proactive, strategic approach to work with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Expertise in prioritizing workflow and managing resources
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and high standards for deliverables and outcomes
• Ability to interact and influence at the most senior levels of an organization and to work…