Director of Facilities Planning and Management - Physical Plant Director

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Working Title:

Director of Facilities Planning and Management - Physical Plant Director

Institution:

Hennepin Technical CollegePhysical Plant Director

Bargaining Unit / Union:

216: Middle Management Association

City:

Brooklyn ParkHENN - Eden Prairie Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$40.23 - $60.10

Job Description

This position will work at both the Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie Campus.

The Director of Facilities Planning and Management, provides executive leadership and management for the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of all campus facilities, infrastructure, utilities, roads, and grounds. The position exists to ensure that college facilities are safe, functional, code-compliant, cost-effective, and capable of supporting the institution’s instructional and operational mission.

Salary Range:

$40.23 - $60.10 Hourly

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of general construction is needed so that new construction, remodeling or
• repairs can be managed. Must possess knowledge of construction design techniques and principles.
• Must possess ability to interpret technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Excellent fiscal management skills with ability to formulate and manage operational budgets.
• Knowledge of building and fire codes, Occupational Safety and health (OSHA) rules and regulations,
• college policies and procedures, safety practices and application of safety practices.
• Knowledge of and skills in strategic planning; operations management; financial management; and
• analysis, problem solving and decision making.
• Knowledge of material, methods and the appropriate tools to construct structures and buildings.
• Ability to interact with architects, technical advisors, technical surveyors, and put together estimates of
• costs for building and remodeling changes.
• General knowledge of electronics, electrical, plumbing and other support systems required.

Preferred Qualification 

• Experience managing physical plant operations in a higher education, governmental, or institutional
• setting.
• Experience coordinating capital repair or remodeling projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in facilities operations and staff supervision.
• Good human relations skills are a very important part of being able to perform the duties of this
• position. There is a wide range of clientele the position has to relate to, both internal and external to
• the campus.
• Ability to translate organizational goals and strategies into operation plans for Facilities and Safety
• Division.
• Knowledge of the organization and it mission sufficient to structure its maintenance and appearance
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational management.
• Ability to generate interest, commitment and support from others for new projects or college initiatives.
• Create energy and build a sense of ownership for change. Attempt to understand others’ resistance to
• change and build a supportive environment in times of change and transition.

Other Requirements

Hennepin Technical College is currently unable to sponsor work visas or green card applications due to regulatory complexity, budget constraints, and alignment with our current hiring strategy. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment. 

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

M-F - 8am-4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleg