Director for Facilities Services & Operations

Director for Facilities Services & Operations

Location:

Richardson, Texas | Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 Dependent on Qualifications | Monthly Pay | Regular full-time

• Oversee operations of approximately 100 personnel responsible for operation, maintenance, and repair of campus buildings and grounds, custodial services, moving/events, pest control, preventive maintenance, inspections, and disaster response.
• Administer several contracted university services, including custodial services, elevator maintenance, waste management, and landscaping services.
• Direct personnel management, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary measures.
• Ensure the quality of customer service and responsiveness of maintenance and operation support to the University community.
• Oversee workplace safety across all locations and liaise with Institutional Risk & Safety and end users to foster a safe workplace.
• Assist in establishing the annual operating budget, including staffing costs and professional development needs, while identifying opportunities for cost reduction through improved efficiency.
• Manage Physical Plant operations in the absence of the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services & Operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services & Operations.

Internal Control Responsibility: Design and execute a system of internal controls that ensures operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.

Ability to sit at a desk or attend meetings, stand, climb, and walk. Must have the physical capacity to conduct on‑site inspections of all facilities across the University of Texas at Dallas, including construction and maintenance projects.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ten (10) years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to seven (5‑7) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a complex, customer‑service‑focused organization such as a university, hospital, or municipality.

• Professional certification as a Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or Facility Management Professional (FMP).
• Graduate of APPA's Leadership Academy.
• Trade certification as a journeyman, master, or specialist in a field utilized by the University of Texas at Dallas Facilities Management organization.
• Proven track record of proactively managing conflict in the workplace, documenting coaching, performance improvement plans, and collaboration with Human Resources to resolve employee behavioral or performance issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong experience coordinating projects with executive management, academic/professional staff, community groups, peers, subordinates, external regulators, contractors, engineers, and architects.

Maintenance of the security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined by Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code is a minimum qualification for this position.

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• Medical insurance – 100% paid employee medical coverage for full‑time employees
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short‑term disability
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others, and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment.

Ut Dallas is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.