Director of Facilities Operations and Construction Manager

MARYVILLE COLLEGE STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Director of Facilities Operations and Construction Manager

Department:
Facilities

Title of Immediate Supervisor:
Chief Operations Officer

Funded Term / Work Cycle: 12 Month

Expected Daily

Work Hours:

8

Expected Weekly

Work Schedule:

M-Fri. 8:00 am - 5:00p; nights and weekends as needed

Pay Grade: 12S

Starting Salary Expectations: $76,734 - $95,917

About Maryville College:

Maryville College is a nationally ranked institution of higher learning and one of America's oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we've educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders to study everything so that they are prepared for anything. Our graduates are equipped to address complex problems, engage with diverse communities, and launch meaningful careers.

Nestled in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, our campus combines the beauty of a rural setting with the advantages of an urban center. With a wide range of academic programs and a strong tradition of career preparation, our alumni live "strong of mind and brave of heart," carrying forward our Presbyterian founder's charge to do good on the largest possible scale.

Mission

At Maryville College, we offer more than a mission-we offer support. Our employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a generous paid time off program; a retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%; tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents; and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative community that values professional excellence and personal well-being.

"Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world."

Values:

* Scholarship:
We commit ourselves to lifelong curiosity and learning, to the search for knowledge, and to intellectual creativity.

* Respect:
We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as we wish to be treated.

* Integrity:
We commit ourselves to truth, honesty, dependability, and responsibility in all our actions and relationships.

Position Purpose

This leadership role ensures the preservation, functionality, and future development of the Maryville College campus. The Director of Facilities Operations and Construction Manager provides strategic oversight of daily operations, major projects, and preventative maintenance to support student experience, safety, sustainability, and stewardship of a historic campus environment.

SUMMARY

The Director of Facilities Operations and Construction Manager advances student success and institutional priorities through the creation and maintenance of a welcoming, clean, and attractive Maryville College campus. This leadership position manages and inspires a team of diverse employees to work collaboratively, proactively improving the campus and promptly responding to the needs of students, faculty, and staff.

The role requires careful planning and execution to maintain and preserve a historic 200-year-old campus while integrating new facilities and infrastructure. This position is both an innovative problem-solver and a strategic planner, creating and executing a vision for the College's facilities and grounds with a focus on environmental sustainability and long-term maintenance goals.

Regular attendance is required. This position is available on call 24/7 for emergencies and special events; able to work days, occasional nights, weekends and holidays as needed. This position is an essential employee for inclement weather events and will be required to report for duty in adverse weather conditions when the College is closed. The position also is required to report on time in situations when the College is on a delayed start and is required to continue working when the College is released early.

Education and Experience required to ensure success in this position:

Education required to ensure success in this position:

* Bachelor's degree in business, management, technical field, or related area; or equivalent experience, or a combination of education and experience.

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

* 7-10+ years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, construction, campus operations, or related technical discipline, including:

* Leading multiple operational teams

* Managing construction and renovation projects

* Budget oversight and vendor/contractor management

* Experience with historic campus environments or similar complexity is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership and

Collaboration:

* Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to facilities operations personnel, including housekeeping, custodial services, mechanical trades, and grounds.

* Lead supervisors with accountability for scheduling, safety,…