Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Cape Girardeau, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 08/03/2026

Position Summary
DIRECTOR

Facilities Management

Full Time
The Director of Facilities Management provides strategic leadership for the planning, development, operation, maintenance, service delivery, and continuous improvement of the University's facilities, infrastructure, grounds, and related support services across the main campus, River Campus, and regional campuses and centers. Reporting to executive leadership, the Director is responsible for the technical, operational, financial, contractual, and administrative oversight of Facilities Management, ensuring the reliable, safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of mission-critical building systems and campus infrastructure.
The Director leads a comprehensive organization responsible for engineering, maintenance, utilities, capital project support, and related facilities services while overseeing budget development, procurement, contract administration, regulatory compliance, risk management, and organizational performance. This position establishes operational standards, promotes continuous improvement, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and safety. Working closely with University leadership, faculty, staff, governmental agencies, contractors, and community partners, the Director ensures that campus facilities and infrastructure support the University's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term institutional goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all Facilities Management operations, ensuring services, infrastructure, and initiatives align with the University's mission, strategic priorities, and operational objectives
• Direct all Facilities Management functions, including engineering, maintenance, utilities, central plant operations, building services, contracted custodial services, fleet services, central receiving, mail services, risk management, EH&S and other support operations
• Lead and approve the planning, design, technical approach, construction, renovation, commissioning, and lifecycle management of campus facilities, ensuring effective transition of capital projects into ongoing operations and maintenance
• Develop and administer departmental operating and capital budgets; oversee financial planning, budget requests, deferred maintenance planning, infrastructure renewal, financial controls, and stewardship of University resources
• Establish performance expectations, operational standards, key performance indicators, and service-level metrics to promote reliability, continuous improvement, accountability, and customer service excellence
• Oversee campus space management practices, including space inventory, utilization analysis, space standards, allocation support, and coordination with academic and administrative leadership to optimize the effective use of University facilities
• Lead campus master planning, facilities condition assessments, lifecycle cost analysis, and long-range capital renewal planning to ensure facilities priorities align with institutional strategy and available resources
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, supervision, training, performance management, labor relations, employee development, disciplinary actions, and organizational planning for Facilities Management personnel
• Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of campus infrastructure through preventive maintenance programs, operational readiness, environmental compliance, regulatory inspections, and adherence to applicable laws, codes, and University policies
• Advance preventive and predictive maintenance practices, facility condition indexing, deferred maintenance prioritization, and data-informed asset renewal strategies to improve reliability and extend the useful life of campus infrastructure
• Ensure facilities planning, operations, renovations, and capital projects appropriately address accessibility, ADA compliance, physical access, life safety, and inclusive use of campus buildings and grounds
• Direct University risk management activities related to facilities, utilities, infrastructure, business continuity, emergency preparedness, and incident response; serve in a leadership or technical advisory role during emergencies and oversee implementation of corrective actions
• Lead infrastructure resilience and continuity-of-operations planning, including utility redundancy, critical systems recovery, disaster preparedness, and mitigation strategies for mission-critical facilities
• Oversee procurement, competitive bidding, RFP development, contract negotiations, vendor selection, contract administration, consultant management, and supplier relationships to ensure quality services, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility
• Manage project delivery, including project scope, budgets, schedules, consultant selection, contract execution, construction oversight, change management, pay requests, and stakeholder communications
• Maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with University leadership, faculty, staff, students, governmental agencies, utility providers, contractors, regulatory authorities, and community partners regarding facilities planning, operations, and infrastructure initiatives
• Represent the University in interactions with municipal, state, and federal agencies, including coordination with local government officials on planning, infrastructure, utilities, environmental compliance, and development initiatives
• Negotiate and administer agreements with utility providers, major suppliers, contractors, and labor organizations to ensure cost-effective operations and long-term service reliability
• Oversee inventory management, equipment replacement, asset management, requisitioning, and maintenance of facilities-related equipment, supplies, and infrastructure assets
• Oversee facilities technology systems and data governance, including computerized maintenance management systems, work order reporting, building automation data, asset databases, dashboards, and performance reporting
• Maintain official University real estate records, deeds, easements, and other property documentation in coordination with institutional and foundation requirements
• Develop and maintain facilities policies, design standards, maintenance standards, construction guidelines, space-use procedures, and service expectations to support consistent and transparent facilities governance
• Provide executive-level analysis and recommendations to senior leadership regarding facilities operations, infrastructure investment, capital planning, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, sustainability, and long-term campus development strategies
• Champion sustainable operations, including energy conservation, utility optimization, waste reduction, environmentally responsible procurement, and strategies that reduce operating costs while supporting institutional sustainability goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, Property Management or a closely related field; a relevant advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities management, engineering, planning, design, construction, or maintenance within a large, complex organization; Higher education experience is a plus
• Demonstrated expertise in facilities operations, capital planning, infrastructure management, risk management, business continuity, emergency management, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated experience with space management, facilities condition assessments, campus master planning, capital renewal planning, and data-informed facilities decision-making
• Demonstrated expertise in building systems with deep knowledge of building structure and envelope, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, building automation and fire/life safety
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements, ADA compliance, environmental health and safety practices, sustainability principles, energy management, and infrastructure resilience in a complex facilities environment
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of technicians while serving as a resource for diagnosing technical issues
• Proven experience managing operating and capital budgets, financial stewardship, procurement, RFP development, contract administration, and vendor performance
• Experience using facilities technology platforms, such as computerized maintenance management systems, building automation systems, asset management tools, dashboards, and work order reporting systems
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, including organizational planning, delegation, performance management, employee development, and fostering a customer service-oriented culture; Experience leading a team represented by a bargaining unit is a plus
• Strong knowledge of management principles, including strategic planning, budgeting, organizational leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with executive leadership, faculty, staff, governmental agencies, contractors, and community stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with diverse constituencies while achieving organizational objectives
• Preferred professional credentials may include Certified Educational Facilities Professional, Certified Facility Manager, Facility Management Professional, Real Property Administrator, Facility Management Administrator, Project Management Professional, LEED Accredited Professional, Professional Engineer, Certified Plant Engineer or comparable certification is a plus

Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 31, 2026
To Apply: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position qualifications
• Current Resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references