University of Colorado | CU Denver

Campus: Denver

WorkUnit: BuildingMaintenance&Operations

Job Title: Director of Facilities

Position #: 705577- Requisition #: 39858

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Denver Campushas an opening for a full-time position (University Staff) - Director of Facilities.

The Facilities Management Department is dedicated to promoting the university mission of education, research, patient care and community service by supporting the Facilities Projects process, managing and maintaining Facilities Operations Programs, providing a safe physical environment and enhancing the quality of life of a diverse campus culture.

The University of Colorado-Denver campus has approximately 1.3M maintenance square feet. This square footage includes classrooms, offices, student residential and wellness facility spaces. The University of Colorado-Denver campus is located in the heart of downtown Denver, and is adjacent to the Auraria campus, where the Community College of Denver and Metropolitan State University are located.

The Director of Facilities Management for University of Colorado-Denver Campus provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of all daily campus facilities operations at CU Denver campus. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and sustainable management of university buildings, infrastructure, and grounds, ensuring the delivery of high-quality maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping services. The Director sets clear performance expectations, ensures follow-through, and promotes a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement. With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, the role integrates sustainability into both daily operations and long-term planning. In close collaboration with university leadership and campus stakeholders, this position aligns operational activities with institutional goals, advances capital and deferred maintenance initiatives, and supports the university's mission through excellence in facilities management.

Work Location:

The Director of Facilities will be located at the CU Denver Campus, located in Denver, CO.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business administration, public administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the Facilities Management profession, at least six (6) years of which must include significant supervisory and management responsibilities for both professional and non-professional staff.
• Experience with the administration and utilization of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Substitution: An advanced/post-graduate degree (Master's degree or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis if the degree is in a field of study relevant and/or directly related to the industry and work assignment.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Employment experience should include extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience, including direct responsibility for, physical asset maintenance and renewal; budget and expense management; personnel oversite and leadership; contract development and management; collaboration with governmental organizations, businesses, contractors, and other Universities.
• Certification and/or credentialing from programs within the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) and/or the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) organizations.
• Preferably, five (5) years of the required experience should be in a University setting, preferably with experience in maintaining University residential housing is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, digital communication, data visualization and analytics.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles and concepts. Demonstrated knowledge of commercial construction design, practices and standards. Demonstrated knowledge of Utilities production, distribution and conservation practices.
• Knowledge and experience with building maintenance, engineering, engineering principles and professional services.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge and experience with maintenance of student residential facilities.
• The ability to exercise and utilize a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership ability, and is able to build consensus.
• Ability to provide leadership, direction, and guidance to staff in order to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Ability to administer, effectively plan, organize and direct a wide variety of facilities developmental and operational activities.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and complex administrative procedures, and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Success in working with executive leadership of the university, deans, vice chancellors, regents, local and state government officials as well as key campus stakeholders and stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge and experience with energy performance contracting and/or energy management programs.
• Experience and competency with LEAN and/or other process improvement programs.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and financial management.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Conditions of Employment:
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver's License.
• Must be willing and able to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test.
• Subject to pre-employment, post-accident incident, or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per UCD Facilities Operations Department Policies.
• Must be willing and able to stand and walk constantly, with or without accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to climb, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach above shoulders frequently, with or without accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds constantly, with or without accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, with or without accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to push and pull frequently, with or without accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to use manual dexterity, eye/hand coordination, and near vision constantly.
• Must be willing and able to use far vision frequently.
• Must be willing and able to use hearing and verbal communication constantly.
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including snow, rain, heat, and cold.
• Must be willing and able to work with chemicals/solvents.
• Must be willing and able to work in areas where you may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or infectious materials.
• Must be willing and able to operate moving equipment and work around machinery or moving equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work around noise/vibrations.
• Must be willing and able to work alone, above ground, and in small confined spaces.
• Must be willing and able to walk on uneven surfaces and climb on scaffolds/ladders.
• Must be willing and able to work straight or rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Please submit a Letter of Interest describing relevant job experience as related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in this role.

2. Please submit Curriculum Vitae/Resume summarizing the candidate's education and work experience.

3. Please provide four professional references and one personal reference, to include name, address, appropriate phone number, and e-mail address.

Questions should be directed to:

Gregory Gibson

Executive Director, Business Maintenance and Operation

[email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins on May 5, 2026. The screening and interview process will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply as early as possible in this process.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The hiring range for this position has been established as $136,248 - $154,458 annually. This salary range represents the University's reasonable and good faith estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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