Facilities Director

Posted: 4/10/24
Deadline: 4/22/24
Salary: 110,000 - 130,000

Reference Number: 247374

About This Organization

University of Michigan

Job Duties

Building Planning and Activation (Pre-Opening of the Building)

Review remaining design and construction documents with a facility manager’s perspective and finalize construction documents
Coordinate and procure all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) in collaboration with UMCI lead team, design team, and future users of the building.
Coordinate with systems commissioning, move-in coordination, furniture installation.
Develop and over see requests for proposals (RFPs) for various vendor-supported operations (food, building maintenance, custodial services, security)
Facilities Operations and Management

Partner with UMCI leadership on strategic direction and goal setting.
Supervise construction, working with contractors, architects, and consultants.
Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency in maintenance and services.
Monitor all building systems to meet various standards and regulations.
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and university policies.
Lead sustainability efforts within facility operations.
Develop and manage the operating budget with resource efficiency in mind.
Implement control policies, procedures, and coordinate safety/emergency training. Vendor Management
Cultivate and sustain relationships with essential vendors and monitor their performance for contract compliance.
Promptly resolve issues with vendors to minimize operational disruption.
Negotiate contracts effectively, securing competitive terms that meet UMCI’s needs, budget, and legal requirements.
Space Strategy and Planning

Advise leadership on all items regarding space utilization and coordination of space relocations.
Develop and maintain space allocation, access and use policies for all UMCI users, ensuring adherence to policies in consultation with UMCI leadership and users.
Manage internal data on space use ad occupancy and develop reports for the UMCI leadership team and other U-M space data reporting needs.
Community and Event Oversight

Collaborate with UMCI leadership and community engagement to maintain relations with university members, local entities, and agencies.
Act as lead contact for communication regarding all facilities events, both scheduled and unexpected.
Work with the community engagement team to organize events and meetings.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in facilities management for large complex operations inclusive of maintenance, engineering, architecture, and construction management, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Minimum of 5 years experience in service vendor management.
Demonstrated proficiency in facilitating and collaborating among diverse internal and external stakeholders for both short-term and long-term facilities planning and management.
Demonstrated leadership experience

Salary

110,000 - 130,000

Other Info

Link to apply: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/247374/facilities-director