Director, Physical Plant

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Directs the planning, construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of the College's physical facilities to meet current and future institutional needs. Assists in the development and implementation of the College's facilities master plan and may plan and coordinate the acquisition of property and development of new facilities. Provides leadership and oversight for facilities operations, including HVAC and central plant operations, maintenance, custodial services, grounds, construction and renovation projects, space utilization, utilities, and related capital and operational planning.

Establishes service, performance, financial, and accountability expectations to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and customer-focused facilities services for the College community. This position reports to the Vice President of Business Affairs.

• Oversees construction, renovation and demolition of facilities in support of the Facilities Master Plan.
• Provides oversight of the planning, prioritization, design, delivery, and closeout of capital construction and renovation projects.
• Directs the maintenance of facilities and grounds; oversees the repair and maintenance of the interior and exterior of all buildings; manages inspection of campus work performed by outside contractors; manages punch lists and final inspections of repairs, additions, or modifications to facilities.
• Provides leadership and supervision for assigned facilities personnel and operations; establishes service standards and monitors department performance to ensure timely, high-quality service and solutions for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Plans, administers, and oversees operating and plant/capital budgets and funds for all facilities-related matters; monitors expenditures, forecasts funding needs, and ensures resources are used in accordance with College requirements and approved budgets.
• Directs the operation and maintenance of the power plant and equipment; coordinates the various technical efforts for all types of services rendered for all aspects of the physical plant.
• Facilitates the planning, design, and implementation of facility projects as directed by College leadership.
• Leads space utilization planning and coordinates recommendations regarding the effective use, allocation, and modification of College space.
• Administers a conservation plan; monitors and reports utility usage to College leadership.
• Oversees utility management and expenditures, analyzes consumption and cost trends, identifies conservation and efficiency opportunities, and incorporates utility performance into operational and capital planning.
• Develops, maintains, and implements a deferred maintenance plan for all facilities. Uses condition assessments, work-order information, asset data, lifecycle considerations, and available funding to prioritize major maintenance and renewal needs and to plan proactively for future requirements.
• Maintains regular, effective communication with campus leadership, direct reports, staff, customers, and the Vice President of Business Affairs regarding priorities, service levels, project status, emerging issues, risks, and resource needs.
• Ensures compliance with ADA requirements for all facilities.
• Ensures compliance with environmental regulations.
• Supports a customer-service culture focused on responsiveness, timely completion of work, quality solutions, clear expectations, and appropriate follow-through for the College community.
• Ensures full and…