Director of Facilities

Job Description The Opportunity Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Facilities to lead day-to-day facilities operations for the Prescott, Arizona campus. Reporting to the Vice President for Facilities, this position provides leadership across facilities maintenance, utilities, transportation, shipping and receiving, grounds, housing maintenance, and project management. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a facilities professional who can balance day-to-day operational needs with long-term planning and campus priorities.

The Director will work independently to evaluate facility needs, develop solutions, manage resources, oversee contractors and projects, and contribute to the continued development of the campus facilities master plan and standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate will bring strong facilities or construction leadership experience, sound judgment, financial and project management skills, and the ability to lead teams across multiple trades and service areas.

This position also serves as a member of the Prescott Chancellor’s Campus Leadership Team and is an on-call role responsible for responding to after-hours facilities issues.

• Lead, supervise, coach, and evaluate facilities personnel across multiple trades and service areas, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, energy management, grounds, transportation, building services, materials management, and housing maintenance.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance activities and external contractors to ensure campus buildings, grounds, utilities, mechanical and electrical systems, and safety and security systems are properly maintained.
• Develop, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance, renovation, and facilities improvement programs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the campus facilities master plan and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate current and future facility needs and provide recommendations and options to support strategic campus planning.
• Oversee fleet vehicle maintenance, transportation services, shipping and receiving, and event setup activities.
• Manage grounds and landscape operations, including irrigation, fertilization, pesticide applications, and seasonal snow removal.
• Oversee housekeeping contract requirements and ensure campus facilities and grounds are maintained to an aesthetically pleasing standard.
• Manage physical plant and construction projects from planning through completion, including developing specifications, estimating costs, preparing bid specifications, and coordinating contracted services.
• Oversee outside contractors and ensure projects are completed in accordance with specifications, applicable requirements, and established timelines.
• Coordinate with code officials regarding required permits and inspections.
• Collaborate with the Design and Space Planner, Information Technology, and Planning and Construction teams on campus projects and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
• Manage significant operational and capital expenses while ensuring responsible use of resources.
• Participate in the Prescott Chancellor’s Campus Leadership Team and provide facilities expertise to campus leadership.
• Respond to after-hours facilities issues as required in this on-call position.

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world’s leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and…