1. Establishes the overall direction, goals and objectives of the facilities management offices for the assigned units, departments, or schools. 2. Develops and implements departmental programs and procedures that concentrate on maintenance, renovation and development of facilities and the physical plant within guidelines established by the University. 3. Directs the development of a master engineering plan including: all maintenance, renovation, and development and detailing infrastructure systems required for successful completion of projects. 4. Determines the scope of major renovations, reviews and approves design, changes in specifications, and completion of major construction projects for the assigned unit, department, or school. 5. Establishes building maintenance standards, policies and procedures and design policies and procedures for the assigned unit, department, or school. 6. Directs custodial and maintenance services to ensure compliance with pre-established standards for the assigned unit, department, or school. 7. Directs the inspection and acceptance of all maintenance, renovation, and major construction as well as contract work for capital projects. 8. Develops and administers a budget for the facilities management offices responsible for the assigned unit, department, or school. 9. Selects, hires, and directs outside engineering consultants, construction management personnel, and contractors; establishes and negotiates contracts with these groups to ensure successful completion of projects. 10. Reviews drawings, proposals, and other submissions for compliance with University standards, relevant codes and regulations, and budget and schedule requirements. 11. Plans for future expansion and growth; ensures that ongoing projects meet current and future University needs. 12. Directs a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees in the facilities management offices. 13. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1: Strong knowledge of the standard practices and methods in the MEP professions. Proven ability to manage and coordinate activities of staff engaged in planning and scheduling of maintenance and repair work, construction and renovation projects, and shop operations.
Required Skill/ability 2: Well-developed managerial skills including experience with performance management and feedback. Proven ability to create and direct customer focused teams providing maintenance and customer services. Experience supervising in a unionized environment.
Required Skill/ability 3: Experience with financial matters related to facility maintenance, operations and project engineering. Proven ability to prepare, maintain, and present reports from scheduling documents to financial spreadsheets. Ability to develop and implement sustainable programs and initiatives.
Required Skill/ability 4: Proven ability to make rapid and appropriate judgments during emergency situations. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while managing and leading various maintenance and construction projects.
Required Skill/ability 5: Experience working in a campus environment with multiple buildings and structure, specifically buildings with science and lab functions.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Director 4, Facilities
University Job Title: Site Director - Central Campus
Bachelor's Degree in related field. Ten years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.