Assistant Director of Facilities

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Posting Number:
PA700622P

Classification Title:
Assistant Director Facilities

Classification Code:
0096

Working Title:
Assistant Director of Facilities

Position Type:
Staff

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only):
Not Applicable

Hiring Range:
$94,000 to $118,500 (FY27)

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Position Status:
Regular

Department:
Facilities

Posting Date:
10/29/2026

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Engineering, Architecture, HVAC Engineering Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, HVAC operations, construction management, engineering, capital project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction, renovation, infrastructure improvement, or major maintenance projects.
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, building automation systems, mechanical equipment, and facility infrastructure.
• Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, contractor oversight, and construction administration.
• Knowledge of applicable construction codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and competing operational priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and external partners.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education facilities management or a comparable multi-building institutional environment.
• Experience managing physical plant operations, campus utility systems, or large commercial HVAC systems.
• Experience with Automated Logic or comparable building automation systems.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software, including the ability to review and interpret floor plans, space layouts, and facility planning documents.
• Experience with public construction projects and State of Ohio construction requirements.
• Experience coordinating projects with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Knowledge of The Ohio State University design, construction, facilities operations, and capital planning processes.
• Previous supervisory experience in facilities operations or a related technical environment.
• Experience with capital planning, deferred maintenance prioritization, energy management, and infrastructure renewal.

Summary of Duties:

The Assistant Director of Facilities and Support Services assists the Superintendent of Facilities and Support Services in the planning, management, operation, maintenance, and improvement of campus facilities and infrastructure. The position provides technical leadership and project management oversight for capital improvements, facility renovations, major maintenance projects, infrastructure renewal, and campus space planning initiatives.

The Assistant Director serves as a technical resource for campus mechanical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), building automation, and related infrastructure systems. The position supports the development and implementation of strategies to improve facility reliability, reduce deferred maintenance, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure the effective utilization of campus resources.

Working collaboratively with campus leadership, Facilities staff, contractors, consultants, and The Ohio State University Facilities Operations and Development (FOD), the Assistant Director coordinates projects and operational initiatives to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, within established budgets, and in compliance with applicable regulations and campus standards.

The position also provides direct supervision of assigned COTC extended campus building supervisors and coordinates campus signage, space allocation, departmental relocations, and faculty office assignments.

The Assistant Director works under the general direction of the Superintendent and exercises independent judgment in carrying out assigned responsibilities. The position maintains regular communication with the Superintendent regarding operational priorities, project progress, budget considerations, personnel matters, facility conditions, and emerging issues that may affect campus operations.

Location:
Newark

Work Hours:

Closing Date:
11/13/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants: