Facilities & Construction - Director of Facilities

About Sacred Heart University
As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit a completed application and résumé through the University's online application system. Applications submitted outside of the official Careers at SHU website will not be considered. Applicants should not apply through third-party or external job sites, as such postings may be fraudulent or may misrepresent opportunities that are no longer available at the University. A cover letter or statement of interest is preferred for all staff positions.

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Position Summary
Assist the Executive Director of Facilities with the strategic leadership, operational management, and long-term planning of Sacred Heart University’s buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. This role ensures safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable environments that support the University’s mission and its growing academic, residential, and athletic footprint. Responsibilities include oversight of maintenance, custodial services, mechanical and electrical systems, and environmental health and safety.
This is a full time, on site leadership role with responsibilities across the full campus portfolio.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Serve as liaison to internal stakeholders, including academics, athletics, student affairs, and external partners, and subcontractors/vendors.
• Ensure facilities operations support the University’s Catholic identity, mission, and commitment to community service.
• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and cleaning of all campus buildings, grounds, and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ensure proper operation of HVAC and monitoring, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems across all facilities.
• Manage the campus-wide work order system and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and compliance for critical systems (e.g., fire alarms, sprinklers, elevators).
• Assists in supervising maintenance, custodial, grounds, and contracted service teams; provide direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Develop staffing plans, training programs, and safety protocols for facilities personnel.
• Foster a professional, service oriented culture aligned with the University’s mission.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor annual operating budgets for Facilities.
• Ensure efficient use of allocated funds and implement cost effectiveness strategies.
• Review and evaluate bids; coordinate contractor activities; monitor project benchmarks, quality, cost, and schedules for facilities related work/projects.
• Assist in general oversight & implementation of the building maintenance programs.
• In collaboration with the capital projects department, assist in the evaluation and execution phases for the defined building assessments program as required.
• Collaborate with University leadership to maintain and update long range campus development plans.
• All other duties assigne