Director, Facilities and Planning

Posting Details

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Position Number : 118711

Title : Director

Functional Title : Director, Facilities and Planning

Category Status : 33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category : Staff

University Authorized FTE : 1.000

Unit : USG-Shady Grove Center

Campus / College Information : Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution.

Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence.

Background Checks : Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position.

Position Summary / Purpose of Position : This position is located in Rockville, MD at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG).

As a member of the USG leadership team, this position is responsible for providing leadership for facilities management and operations, master planning, facilities renewal, capital and campus projects, safety & security, space and scheduling, furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E), environment, health and safety (EHS), lab management, sustainability, and related regulatory compliance.

Benefits Summary : Top Benefits and Perks : Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum Education Required : Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of large institutional facilities and infrastructure, including experience with project management, facility interior renovation / repurpose (FF&E).
• Experience should include at least three to four years in a leadership role for a facilities management organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of higher education and state fiscal policies.
• Skills in budget and contract management (capital and operating).
• Knowledge of space utilization and master planning.
• Understanding of building facilities, building operations and data management systems.
• Skills in data management with application of critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of green buildings and other sustainability initiatives.
• Understanding of energy management.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and EHS policies.
• Knowledge of creating written policy and implementation.

Preferences :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Master’s degree.
• LEED Certification.
• Experience in a higher education setting preferred.

Job Risks : Respiratory Protection

Physical Demands :

• Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbent will be required to perform hands-on tasks with equipment which will require the ability to lift, bend, stoop, and work at heights.
• This position is considered Essential Personnel subject to 24 / 7 day / week span of operations.

Posting Date : 08 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : Open Until Filled : Yes

Best Consideration Date : 09 / 28 / 2024

Diversity Statement : The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

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