Director of Facilities and Construction Services

West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine - Lewisburg, WV

Full-time - Senior

Lewisburg, WV

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Facilities and Construction Services at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is responsible for providing leadership and management oversight for all aspects of facilities, fleet and transportation, capital construction and renovation, sustainability, preventive maintenance, and safety outcomes. This role involves formulating facility standards, fostering a culture of process improvement, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve institutional goals. The position requires regular evening and weekend work, as well as travel, including overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and plans, set priorities, identify measurable outcomes, and oversee all facilities functions.
• Oversee all capital construction and major deferred maintenance projects including development of RFP's, architectural design reviews, vendor management, quality assurance, system commissioning, invoice authorization, and warranty administration.
• Provide exceptional oversight across all vendors, including architects, engineers, and contractors, in coordination with all functional areas under the Facilities program.
• Lead all Master Plan projects with a focus on architectural and engineering-related skillsets.
• Manage Assistant Directors with expert technical support and guidance relative to various building systems and equipment; oversees the utilization of the computerized maintenance-management system (currently Team Dynamix) including monthly reporting to the CFO.
• Develop a robust preventive maintenance life cycle documented plan and recommend funding streams for the replacement of campus infrastructure in accordance with the school's facilities master plan.
• Coach and ensure ongoing staff development and training to ensure that best practices in facilities are implemented and support a culture of staff skills development.
• Collaborate with campus leadership in planning for disaster recovery and emergency responses.
• Oversee the overall execution and efficacy of WVSOM's sustainability programs including serving on the Green Fund Advisory Committee and championing all WVSOM's programs.
• Administer vendor, consultant, and service contracts and ensures that WVSOM receives the full scope of service detailed in contracts.
• Prepare department annual budgets and administer funds according to budget approval.
• Hold employees accountable for effectiveness, efficiency, and professional conduct; conduct effective employment searches by recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and motivating employees; participate in the administration of progressive discipline as needed while ensuring good performance is rewarded.
• Maintain awareness of changing trends and regulations which may impact the institution and recommend or take appropriate corrective action as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Five to seven years of verifiable senior leadership experience in facilities operations management with a demonstrated history of success in capital improvement, physical plant, deferred maintenance, and architectural engineering planning.
• Advanced knowledge and leadership abilities to move departments in the direction required to achieve the highest standards and support for WVSOM's faculty, students, and staff.
• Excellent soft skills, including being a good communicator and relationship manager.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with diverse groups of people.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, take initiative in the development and management of concurrent projects, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with information technology.
• Dependability, flexibility, and willingness to oversee, direct and respond to campus issues or outages during non-standard work schedule.

Benefits

• Full state benefits
• Salary commensurate with education and experience