Director of Facilities-Higher Education - Zytek Medsearch

Title: Director of Facilities-Higher Education

Location: Providence, RI area

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Target Salary: 100-130K

**Director of Facilities in a University or Campus Setting for all skilled mechanical trades, grounds and environmental and custodial services in a union campus environment. Required

Combine your proven leadership and Facilities Management technical expertise to enhance existing and new client programs including short- and long-range planning, construction and renovation projects, preventative and corrective maintenance, energy management, grounds, landscaping and janitorial. This role will report directly to the District Manager, and our leader will be responsible for managing the budget and our team, overseeing performance to achieve excellent customer satisfaction for facility services for all academic, administrative and off-site campus buildings.

Our director will lead budget reporting, CAPEX Planning maintain consistent client interaction with our Campus Finance team to provide detail-oriented oversight of the day-to-day operations with the Facilities team. Our successful candidate will have 5 years of experience in the title of Director of Facilities, with a demonstrated history of success managing all skilled mechanical trades, grounds, and environmental and custodial services in a union campus environment. Our esteemed client partners require a high level of professional polish, a strong sense of urgency and strategic initiative to be successful in this role.

Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge of the following: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, safety systems, architectural, landscape and energy management.
• A demonstrated history of successful Facilities Management leadership experience as demonstrated by quantifiable results and accomplishments.
• Exceptional communication skills, and a strong understanding of contract management.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with a strong P&L understanding.
• Exceptional customer service, relationship building and communication skills.
• Strong Leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building.
• A bachelors degree in engineering or related fields is preferred.
• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) is a plus.
• Basic Management Experience- 5 years
• Basic Functional Experience- 5 years
• Director of Facilities in a University or Campus Setting for 5 full years managing all skilled mechanical trades, grounds and environmental and custodial services in a union campus environment. Required
• Valid Driver's License required.