"Sr. Facilities Manager"

Sr. Facilities Manager

Company: Colorado Northwestern Community College

Job Location: Rangely, CO and Craig, CO

Category: Manager/Director

Type: Full-Time

Email: angela.miller@cncc.edu

ABOUT COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to the needs of surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a small, rural community college located in Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO and Craig, CO. CNCC offers exceptional experiences to employees with outdoor activities, wildlife, and small rural communities. The College has various unique programs including Aviation Technology (Flight), Aviation Maintenance Technology, Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA), and the Paleontology Plan of Study. We also offer great opportunities for our students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Automotive Technology. The college provides AA, AS, AAS, and certificate programs so students have excellent choices in their degree plans. Additionally, we provide a BAS in Dental Hygiene.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Senior Facilities Manager’s main function and responsibility is to provide college-wide management and oversight of all college facilities, which are located mainly in Rangely and Craig. This position supervises maintenance, grounds, and custodians on both the Rangely and Craig Campuses. The position also manages the State of Colorado fleet program utilized by CNCC. However, the Senior Facility Manager is required to provide hands on assistance in the completion of work orders and projects as necessary.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the institution’s facilities, grounds, and various properties.
• Responsible for long and short-term planning of CNCC facilities. This includes periodic review of departmental space utilization, reassignment of spaces, renovation, remodeling as necessary, and ensuring that all Facilities Master Plans are continually updated as needed.
• Oversee the proper maintenance of all building's mechanical, electrical, and control systems. This includes developing schedules for periodic maintenance and ensuring the cost effectiveness and efficiency of facilities operations, including maintenance and repair versus replacement decisions
• Develop and manage annual budgets for maintenance, custodial, maintenance, and capital improvements.
• Assist with capital construction projects. Work with other interested parties during conception of projects. Initiate and execute feasibility studies, cost estimates and formulate budget and application documents. Develop personal contacts with other agencies in order to better facilitate the application and execution of projects. Keep a current understanding of State processes which are pertinent to such projects. When funded, direct the project through completion. Ensure that all phases of capital construction are completed in accordance with current rules, regulations, laws and codes.
• Implement and direct the preventative maintenance program and prepare all documentation for state-controlled maintenance.
• Manage the CNCC work order process.
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and vendor negotiations to ensure repairs are made in a timely fashion.
• Manage the State of Colorado fleet program. Monitor use schedule of vehicles and schedule maintenance on all fleet and college owned vehicles including trailers.
• Manage on-call list so that issues occurring outside of business hours can be addressed if they arise.
• Serve as the Assistant Airport Manager and work with the Rangely Airport Manager in order to maintain compliance with all FAA regulations including, but not limited to, providing snow plowing, mowing, building maintenance etc.
• Maintain current knowledge in the fields of facilities management, maintenance, security, safety and establish, implement, and update departmental policies and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance with Institute policies and procedures, applicable building and safety codes, OSHA, and federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
• Ensure that all facilities staff are properly trained on safety matters, scenario planning and how to operate equipment and machinery properly.
• Develop an annual budget and subsequent forecasts on a periodic basis for all facilities related costs. Will also be responsible for developing specific project budgets for construction projects, remodels, furniture acquisitions, and related
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures, building and safety codes, OSHA regulations, and regulations regarding hazardous materials.
• Maintain and continuously improve all Facilities processes to ensure customer satisfaction and the highest level of efficiency possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate VP of Business and Administration and/or the President

MINIMUM/ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below: Education and Training 1. Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Facilities Management or related field (A combination of education and 10+ years experience in project management, construction management and/or facilities management will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree) Prior Related Experience 1. Four (4+) years of experience in a construction, project management, or facilities management career 2. Two (2+) years of previous supervisorial experience is required Licensure/Certification 1. Valid Colorado Driver License is required Equipment Skills 1. Computer skills - Specifically use of the Microsoft Office Suite 2. Ability to operate various types of ground equipment, including but not limited to: Industrial lawn mower Tractor OHV/4-Wheeler Snow-plow Other Qualifications 1. Excellent oral and written communication skills 2. Sound business judgment, tact and diplomacy 3. Ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the college

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Training 1. Master’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Facilities Management or related field. Equipment Skills 1. BANNER Software Experience Other Qualifications 1. Budgeting and work experience in the higher education setting is highly preferred

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: All interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation, along with a completed Colorado Northwestern Community College application for exempt employment to the Department of Human Resources. Colorado Northwestern Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Colorado Northwestern Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policy 19-60. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.