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The City University of New York · 4 weeks ago

Executive Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Emergency Response (3 Vacancies)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

The City University of New York is seeking an Executive Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Emergency Response. The role involves overseeing building maintenance operations, managing a large team, and ensuring high-quality service delivery while collaborating on strategic plans for facility management.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of maintenance operations, including routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, emergency response, and work order management across the regional hub

Work with the AVC and Vice Chancellor (VC) to identify, prioritize, and implement campus needs and improvements to support operational efficiency and growth within the region

Collaborate with unions to resolve work-related issues and foster a culture of customer service, transparency, and accountability within the department

Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and expenditures for maintenance operations, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently

Supervise administrative and trades staff, ensuring adherence to maintenance standards, contracts, and preventive maintenance protocols for all mechanical, electrical, and building envelope systems

Implement and monitor maintenance system contracts and ensure effective use of facilities technologies as directed by the VC and AVC

Oversee emergency response protocols and ensure timely resolutions to maintenance service and emergency calls within the region and deploy processes and resources within the region

Support the ongoing development of sustainable and greener facility operations, incorporating new technologies and methodologies

Represent Facilities Planning and Construction Management (FPCM) at regional campus meetings and provide technical input to resolve code violations

Develop and implement professional development programs to ensure staff are continuously trained in the latest maintenance techniques and industry standards

Establish and monitor standardized maintenance service levels through the Work Order System (Archibus), ensuring all work orders are tracked and managed appropriately

Ensure adequate staffing levels while remaining compliant with budgetary constraints and maintaining the upkeep of facilities

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringFacilities OperationsProject ManagementProfessional Engineer LicensePMP CertificationBudget ManagementBuilding Maintenance StandardsAnalytical SkillsCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or a related field) and eight years of relevant experience

Preferred

Status as a current CUNY employee

Master's degree in mechanical / electrical engineering or related field

7+ years of facilities operations experience with an understanding of building engineering components, construction and maintenance standards

5+ years of professional engineering experience including at least 2 years at a supervisory or managerial level at an engineering or facilities Management firm, public agency or related entity

Experience in project management, routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, construction economics, cost life cycle analyses, and financial management

Knowledge of related legislation, regulations, New York City and New York State codes and Board policies, procedures, and collective agreements

Maintenance contacts management

Prior experience working with unionized organizations

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Valid New York State Professional Engineer's License

Ability to lead and manage teams and use strategic and tactical judgment to make decisions and handle various situations

Strong technical and analytical skills

Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), databases, project management, and presentation packages

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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