Executive Director, Facilities Management

Title: Executive Director, Facilities Management

Employee Classification: Ex Director, Facilities Mgmnt

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Facilities Management Services

Department: HSC-Facilities Admin-356000

Job Location:

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

UNT Health is a 36.9-acre campus located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District with buildings totaling more than 2 million square feet. This position coordinates with the UNT Health campus community and UNT System Facilities personnel and is responsible for making the UNT Health campus facilities and grounds aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained, and energy efficient.

Position Overview

The Executive Director of Facilities Management at UNT Health is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for Facilities Management. This position coordinates with the UNT Health Campus community and UNT System Facilities personnel and is responsible for making the UNTHSC campus facilities and grounds aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained, energy efficient and appropriate to support the university's mission while providing responsive, friendly and efficient customer service.

Department Specific Responsibilities: Leading a large staff with diverse levels of education and experience; managing large operating and capital budgets; work closely with UNTHSC Executive Team and UNT System Facilities; manage multiple tasks, conflicting deadlines and emergent needs in a fast-paced environment; leads and manages business services, construction management, custodial services, energy management, maintenance, parking, and sustainability.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient use of computer software such as MS Word, Excel, Project and Power Point, AutoCAD, Archibus and EIS; Ability to effectively communicate and interact in a professional oral and written manner with all levels of university faculty and staff, students, contractors, vendors and community leaders; Knowledge of State of Texas purchasing and payment regulations and procedures; Knowledge of construction maintenance, repair, and operation of light and heavy equipment, including vehicles. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additi