Director Facilities Management - Madison, United States - University of Wisconsin–Madison

University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Madison, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Physical Plant, the Director of Physical Plant Facilities Management is responsible for leadership in facilities staff operations, unit budget and financial statement review, unit expenditures review, contracts and vendor relations, staff success, strategic planning, effective and efficient service, and supervisory authority.

Responsibilities:

Organizes, evaluates, and manages the daily physical plant operations of assigned campuses and centers in a healthy, safe, and secure manner that is consistent with campus academic and student program needs, university policies, standards, and all applicable regulatory agency codes.

5% Manages and provides leadership for assigned facilities staff operations by prioritizing project work, ensuring supply inventory is maintained, and making routine inspections to ensure effective and efficient facilities services
15% Monitors unit budget and processes invoices to ensure correct account designations, correct authorizations, fiscal accountability, and responsibility
15% Tracks project expenditures by costs for labor, materials, and vehicles to ensure project cost effectiveness and timeliness
5% Contacts and communicates with contractors and vendors as needed to deliver the most cost effective services that meet campus needs
20% Assists staff as needed to contribute to efficient physical plant operations
10% Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes department objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan
10% Ensures effective and efficient maintenance service to all customers
20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 fulltime equivalent (FTE) employees

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.

We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.

We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
With major studies in engineering preferred.

Qualifications:

Ten years' management and leadership experience in a complex organization with multiple stakeholders such as a higher education or state/municipal government setting.

At least five years' experience in supervising subordinate employees.
Ability to lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of expert service providers.
Understanding of or experience in delivering capital renewal program planning for a large property portfolio.
Experience with asset/facility life cycle management activities.
Experience developing and executing complex budgets.
Knowledge of process improvement, process implementation, and testing practices.
Ability to write technical reports and develop presentations.
Knowledge of data collection and analysis techniques.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software tools including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to lead and facilitate groups and promote team building.
Ability to exercise a strong sense of priority and time management to effectively track the progress of multiple projects to ensure timely completion.
Ability to make intentional use of communications to support or advance organizational needs.
Ability to maintain a professional and serviceoriented relationship with customers and coworkers.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
The salary of this position is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Additional Information:

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

How to Apply:

Contact:

Dawn Bierman

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