Executive Director - Facility Operations

Salary Range

$145,000.00 depending on qualifications

Essential Functions

The Executive Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day and long-term strategic oversight related to the administration, management and development of facilities, construction and maintenance activities to support the University's academic and operational needs. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and collaborating heavily with the Chief Business Officer, the Executive Director manages Physical Plant while playing a critical role in executing institutional priorities and working closely with other campus partners including Service Delivery, Health & Safety, Housing, Athletics, and Project Management to provide a unified and responsive approach to campus operations. The role operates with campus leadership in a complex campus environment supporting academic, residential, and event-driven facilities with varying operational demands.

• Administers and coordinates campus facilities programming, design/development, construction, renovation projects and related equipment/systems.
• Preparation of multiple UT System and state programs and reports, including the Capital Improvement Program and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board applications and Campus Master Plan.
• Develops and prepares project requests and scheduling, budget funding requests, capital renewal plans, capital equipment plans, and space allocation plans.
• Oversees the implementation of approved plans/projects and manages department and related budgets and accounts. Manages and assesses revenues and expense levels of the department.
• Completes annual budgets, monitors and reconciles departmental accounts on a regular basis, and prepares expense variance reports as required.
• Tracks progress on institutional priorities and provides regular updates, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and service delivery.
• Supports long-term asset performance through lifecycle planning and maintenance practices.
• Participates in the Safety Committee, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and Emergency Management Committee.
• Leads and develops supervisory staff across multiple functional areas to:
  • Support campus safety efforts by coordinating facilities-related safety activities, inspections, and corrective actions.
  • Coordinate facilities-related response and recovery efforts during campus incidents.
  • Ensure consistent delivery of maintenance, repair, and operational services across all campus facilities.
  • Establish and monitors service expectations, response times, and operational performance.
  • Ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed and continuously improved.
  • Manage plant operations contracts related to outsourced department operations.
  • Develop clear primary points of contact for facilities related operational issues impacting the campus.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, UT System requirements, and institutional policies.
• Works closely with campus partners including Service Delivery, Health & Safety, Housing, Athletics, and Project to coordinate facilities needs and priorities.
• Establishes clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Evaluates organizational structure and recommends adjustments to improve effectiveness over time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree (experience can be substituted in lieu of education)
2. Minimum 8 years of experience in building maintenance, facilities operations or a related field.
3. Minimum 5 years of supervisory or lead experience.
4. Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building systems.
5. Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills.
6. Experience developing or managing budgets, operational plans, staffing plans, or resource allocations.
7. Experience coordinating work across multiple operational areas, departments, or teams.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in higher education or large campus environments.
2. Experience with CMMS platforms such as Brightly.
3. Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and asset lifecycle management.

Posted 2026-06-06