Wayne State University ยท 1 day ago
Director, Regional Operations and Maintenance
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expWayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking a Director, Regional Operations and Maintenance to oversee maintenance, repair, and operational activities at the campus, ensuring facilities are safe and functional while leading a team of operations professionals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Hire, Mentor and Supervise the management team of associate directors, managers, supervisors and planners
Develop and implement a planned and preventive maintenance culture
Develop and monitor team goals and objectives including performance evaluations and job ratings
Develop and implement technical training to enhance the skills of the overall operations team
Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
Identify and manage facility capital upgrades and improvements with a focus on reduction and elimination of deferred maintenance
Collaborate with academic, administrative and faculty departments to align facilities management with institutional goals within the area of responsibility
Implement sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of campus operations
Oversee the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations including OSHA and environmental standards
Review the scope of work and perform field walk-downs to ensure a high level of safety, training and job plan compliance are met within district teams
Coach, motivate and lead teams to achieve high preventative maintenance success with the objective of 90% or greater planned scheduled compliance to weekly assignments
Review and manage backlog reports - developing planned and scheduled countermeasure and recovery tasks when scheduled items are missed
Manage to our Campus Commitment metrics for response to emergency, urgent, routine and PM tasks and reporting campus wide KPI's on a monthly basis
Working with our Business Operations Administration (BAO) Team - Prepare and manage the annual fiscal budget for facilities operations and maintenance
Track O&M costs by building, district and region, against annual budgets monthly
Monitor and approve requisitions for materials, labor and contracted services
Monitor and report on expenditures, including reduction of reliance on contracted services for routine repairs and replacements
Optimize resource allocations
Prepare and present reports to senior leadership
Partner with Design and Construction services project managers to coordinate and oversee construction, renovation and refurbishment projects
Liaise with contractors, architects and engineers
Ensure all facilities comply with health, safety and environmental regulations and policies
Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and mitigate risks
Respond, develop and implement emergency response plans
Maintain a culture of safety first for all employees, staff, faculty and students across campus
Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to understand and meet their facility's needs
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students and external partners
Represent Facilities Planning and Management department in meetings and committees
Implement quality standards through surveys from stakeholders to create a culture of continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Minimally a bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field OR 7-10 documented experience in a leadership role within facilities operations and maintenance
An advanced degree in business management and/or a licensed professional in mechanical, electrical or skilled trades is preferred
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements with detailed understanding of coordination of technical field services activities in the facilities environment
Previous hands-on experience as tradesman or operating engineer working on large commercial HVAC, Boilers and Chiller systems
Ideally, trained and experienced in industrial/commercial electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic applications
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Functional knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (WebTMA preferred)
Preferred
Experience in higher education or similar institutional setting
Training and Certifications in Facilities Management
Previous hands service and repair experience
Company
Wayne State University
A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.
5001-10000 employees
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