"Director of Facilities Operations"

Director of Facilities Operations

Company: Arapahoe Community College

Job Location: Littleton, 80160

Category: Facilities Management

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $89,461.00 - $101,660.00 Annually

Location: Littleton, CO

Job Type: Administrator/Professional-Technical (Full-Time)

Job Number: 00292

Division: Finance & Administrative Services

Department: Facilities

FLSA: Exempt

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

Job Summary

The Director of Facilities Operations is a key leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple campus locations in Littleton, Castle Rock, and Parker. This position oversees building, grounds, custodial, fleet, and event operations, and is ideal for someone who enjoys leading large teams, solving problems in real time, and ensuring smooth, safe day-to-day operations. The Director leads by example-building strong, reliable teams, managing projects and budgets, and working closely with staff, contractors, and campus partners to deliver high-quality service. With a focus on safety, compliance, and teamwork, this role plays a vital part in maintaining well-functioning facilities that support the College's mission and community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor multiple facilities teams across campuses, promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Oversee daily operations including maintenance, custodial services, fleet, and event setups.
• Manage facilities projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget control.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards.
• Develop and manage budgets, making smart decisions about repairs, replacements, and resource use.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement, but will not count towards the experience requirements below.
• Three years of relevant leadership experience that include supervisory responsibilities.
• Three years of experience in project management involving major institutional construction and renovation projects.
• Experience in budget preparation and management.
• A valid non-restricted Colorado driver's license.

Preferred:

• Project management certifications.

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit:

• Resume
• Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and how you may have incorporated these ideas into your current or previous professional responsibilities.

Reach out to us at HRrecruitment@arapahoe.edu if you have any questions. ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.