Siena College - Loudonville, NY
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The Director of Facilities Operations at Siena College is responsible for the comprehensive management and supervision of the college's maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance programs for all facility equipment and components. This includes overseeing mechanical, electrical, and structural systems, as well as vehicles and other equipment associated with the physical plant of the college. The Director will coordinate the establishment of shop work and project priorities based on schedules, emergency repair requests, and requested completion dates, ensuring that all facilities and utility systems on campus maintain continuous operations. In this role, the Director will provide supervision for multi-shop projects and act as a project manager for both in-house and contracted projects. This includes supervising all shop supervisors and personnel assigned to the Operations area, coordinating daily operations and project work with Custodial and Grounds crews. The Director will also perform in-house project designs, including concepts, design development, and construction documents for select mechanical and electrical projects. Additionally, the Director will oversee and manage the campus-wide energy management program and supervise the use of building management systems. The Director will manage all operations and services that support the campus fire safety program, including annual inspections, and will handle service contracts for all facilities operations and select services. Collaboration with the AVP and College Architect is essential to coordinate campus projects with local authorities and utility companies. The Director will provide technical assistance and document reviews on all capital projects, oversee campus inspection programs, and provide technical support to various stakeholders, including insurance carriers and in-house staff. Participation in campus sustainability initiatives and responding to campus emergencies as needed are also key responsibilities of this position.