Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Administration, the Director of Physical Plant Operations provides managerial and technical oversight for the department, real property, grounds, utilities, and ensures a code compliant working environment. The director is responsible for managing the activities of the department's managerial, professional, administrative, building trade, and custodial staff. In collaboration with other department leaders, the Director of Physical Plant Operations…
will provide a safe, clean, modern environment that promotes learning and student success.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages the development, operation and maintenance of the University's physical facilities.
- Promotes the efficient and effective operation of all building and campus infrastructure systems, including but not limited to buildings, building-specific mechanical systems, utilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Hires, trains, develops and mentors managerial, maintenance and administrative staff.
- Oversees the University's health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Develops and manages renovation and repair projects from inception to completion.
- Advises other departments and key stakeholders on work orders and projects.
- Prepares bids and reviews specifications for equipment installation or replacement.
- Develops and implements preventive/planned maintenance programs for building specific mechanical systems.
- Develops, plans and budgets for headcount, equipment, supplies, utilities, and expenditures; exercises independent judgment and decision making in use of department budget and resources.
- Recommends, develops and implements cost-saving and energy-efficient projects. Participates in advancing the University's energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including but not limited to energy-related contract negotiations.
- Liaises with state, county, and city officials, including agencies such as NJDEP, NJDCA and NJDOL, to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and laws.
- Represents the University at meetings, events and conferences. Participates in standing and ad-hoc campus committees.
- Creates, develops and implements programs to ensure employee safety.
- Develops and monitors key performance indicators utilizing data from various software systems.
- Serves as a backup for the Associate Vice President of Administration as needed.
- Performs other assigned job-related duties appropriate for the position.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Ten (10) years' experience in a plant operation preferably in a higher education.
- Five (5) years of experience planning and managing construction and renovation projects.
- Demonstrated experience working with local and state permitting agencies, including NJDEP, NJDCA, NJDOL, and similar organizations.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
- Strong commitment to customer service, aptitude to implement quality improvements in a collaborative environment. Ability to establish the climate for and implement a shared vision of the Department's role in the University.
- Must demonstrate strengths in technical knowledge, methods of operations of building maintenance and systems, leadership and supervisory skills, planning and assessment, human relations, budgeting and change management.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform site inspections and respond to emergencies, which may involve walking, standing, or climbing.
- Must be available for emergencies as needed at all times.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience planning and managing state funded projects.
- Experience with Megamation Work Order or similar systems.
- Experience with facility master planning.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer, Architect, Landscape Architect or Planner.
- Certification as a Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) through APPA or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) through IFMA.
Non-aligned salary range: $101,854.32- $135,805.76
This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/
Invitation to apply
Interested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and submit a cover letter
Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume.
General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.
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