Director of Facilities Operations
BlackStar, Geneva, NY, United States
Director of Facilities Operations (Higher Education / IFM)
Compensation:
Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus +
Relocation Assistance
Elevate Your Career at a Prestigious Campus Environment Are you a seasoned Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) leader with a track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets and unionized teams? We are seeking a
Director of Facilities Operations
to lead the physical plant, grounds, custodial, and construction operations at Hobart and William Smith University.
This is a high-impact role partnering directly with C-suite stakeholders to maintain a safe, efficient, and world-class campus environment.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary & Full Benefits:
Including 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision, and tuition reimbursement.
Strategic Impact:
Manage a $9M annual operating budget and oversee major capital construction projects.
Supportive Environment:
Collaborative culture with relocation assistance provided for the right leader.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Direct all facilities operations, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, grounds keeping, and custodial services.
Financial Stewardship:
Manage an annual operating budget of up to $9M with a focus on financial controls, forecasting, and value optimization.
Capital Project Management:
Lead complex construction and renovation projects from inception to completion—on time and on budget.
Relationship Management:
Act as the primary liaison for C-suite executives and client-partners; influence technical decision-making and strategic planning.
Team Development:
Supervise a diverse, unionized workforce of skilled trades and frontline staff; oversee hiring, training, and performance management.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements
Experience:
5+ years of management experience in Facilities Operations or IFM.
Leadership:
5+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (Physical Plant, Custodial, Construction).
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent years of relevant experience).
Budgeting:
Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar ($5M+) operating or capital budgets.
Preferred Skills
Experience in
Higher Education
or large campus-style institutions (Healthcare, Research Hubs).
Demonstrated success managing
Unionized Workforces .
Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and PM programs.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate operational data for executive stakeholders.
Ready to Lead? If you are a strategic facilities professional who thrives in a complex, high-visibility environment, apply today to lead our team in Geneva, NY.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus +
Relocation Assistance
Elevate Your Career at a Prestigious Campus Environment Are you a seasoned Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) leader with a track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets and unionized teams? We are seeking a
Director of Facilities Operations
to lead the physical plant, grounds, custodial, and construction operations at Hobart and William Smith University.
This is a high-impact role partnering directly with C-suite stakeholders to maintain a safe, efficient, and world-class campus environment.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary & Full Benefits:
Including 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision, and tuition reimbursement.
Strategic Impact:
Manage a $9M annual operating budget and oversee major capital construction projects.
Supportive Environment:
Collaborative culture with relocation assistance provided for the right leader.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Direct all facilities operations, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, grounds keeping, and custodial services.
Financial Stewardship:
Manage an annual operating budget of up to $9M with a focus on financial controls, forecasting, and value optimization.
Capital Project Management:
Lead complex construction and renovation projects from inception to completion—on time and on budget.
Relationship Management:
Act as the primary liaison for C-suite executives and client-partners; influence technical decision-making and strategic planning.
Team Development:
Supervise a diverse, unionized workforce of skilled trades and frontline staff; oversee hiring, training, and performance management.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements
Experience:
5+ years of management experience in Facilities Operations or IFM.
Leadership:
5+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (Physical Plant, Custodial, Construction).
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent years of relevant experience).
Budgeting:
Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar ($5M+) operating or capital budgets.
Preferred Skills
Experience in
Higher Education
or large campus-style institutions (Healthcare, Research Hubs).
Demonstrated success managing
Unionized Workforces .
Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and PM programs.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate operational data for executive stakeholders.
Ready to Lead? If you are a strategic facilities professional who thrives in a complex, high-visibility environment, apply today to lead our team in Geneva, NY.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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