Director of Facilities Management

Job Details

Job Location: Forest Grove Campus - Forest Grove, OR 97116Position Type: Exempt

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

 

At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Responsible for coordinating a proactive facilities planning, design maintenance and preventative maintenance program for all campuses. 
• Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the safety and security programs of the University for all campus locations.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the supervision of new construction and renovation, building maintenance and operation at all campuses.
• Responsible for developing and implementing short-, intermediate-, and long-term facilities plans that align with the university's mission, academic growth, and strategic objectives. This includes contributing to and overseeing the Campus Master Plan.
• Responsible for leading the process for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing future capital projects and deferred maintenance needs, not just managing the execution of approved construction.
• Responsible for directing, supervising, and evaluating department staff (including subordinate managers/supervisors and skilled trades). This includes ensuring staff receive job tasks, safety, and professional development training. 
• Responsible for overseeing the development, negotiation, and management of outsourced contracts for specialized services, and managing the procurement process for parts, materials, and major equipment.
• Responsible for the delivery of custodial services to all university campuses.
• Responsible for the supervision of grounds and landscaping services to all campuses.
• Coordinates the environmental and safety program at all colleges and assures compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Directs a comprehensive service-oriented security program for all campuses.  Coordinates security and safety matters of the college with outside agencies.  Oversees the provision of emergency aid and protection services by campus safety officers.  Provides security training and information to all campuses.
• Serves as project manager for university building projects.
• Responsible for the preparation and control of the Facilities Management budget.
• Serves as liaison with local agencies, vendors, external construction-maintenance organizations, and architects.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe operating physical plant.
• Responsible for designing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program.

 

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and supervising cost-effective energy management systems and conservation plans to reduce utility consumption and costs. 
• Responsible for leading and supporting university-wide sustainability and environmental initiatives related to facilities operations (e.g., waste reduction, water conservation, renewable energy).

 

JOB SCOPE:

Job operates within established policy and guidelines and at the direction of the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

 

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for supervision of:

• Facilities Maintenance and 12 employees; 
• Custodial and 29 employees; 
• Mail Services and five employees; 
• Scheduling/Event Setup and four employees; 
• Service Center and one employee; 
• Facilities Office Management and three employees; 
• Athletic Center Faci