Director - Facilities Operations

Client:
Multi-National Services Company in rapid growth mode
Seeking an innovative leader who wants high visibility, challenging opportunities, and a rewarding environment? We are seeking a Facilities Director forPaul Smiths College in the beautiful and scenic city of Paul Smiths, NY with a competitive salary, annual incentive Plan Bonus, and custom relocation.
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The successful candidate will manage full facilities and project management including maintenance, grounds, snow removal, capital project management, and custodial services. You will conduct timely interviewing and hiring and provide mentoring and leadership to 25 union employees. 5+ years of Director experience required. Strong Client-Partner relationships and strong Project manager skills are mission-critical to success in the role.
This college has an incredible campus which is made up of 14,000 acres within Adirondack Park. Students and faculty have an extensive outdoor recreational activity list at the nearby Tri-Lakes communities of Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake which offer a variety of activities year-round.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead management of capital projects.
Develop and maintain positive client relationships.
Research and implement new processes and technology.
Conduct client meetings on unresolved facility issues and communicate results.
Manage interviewing and hiring timely, and coach staff and service providers to deliver excellent service levels within budget.
Manage multiple functions of building operations and maintenance for the facility, with knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, structural, architectural, landscape and energy management and sustainability, snow removal, event coordination, custodial, electrical, environmental and safety, and financials.
We are looking for candidates who have:

Clear Driving record and valid license.
5+ years of Director experience in a campus setting.
Experience managing external vendors and subcontractors.
Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building.
Exceptional customer service, relationship building, and communication skills.
A proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience demonstrated by articulated results.
Strong technical knowledge of and hands on experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds and custodial.
Experience managing multiple departments at a campus including grounds, environmental services, construction and project management, and maintenance.
Make an Immediate Impact.
responsible for directing facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single unit.
Manages the preventative maintenance and reactive repair of skilled trades, e.G., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utilities;
and manages the hiring,training and supervision of staff, professionals and management.
Manages a safe and efficient working environment, essential to the performance of the business.
Oversees construction work (when in progress)and often manages other core company services, and/or logistics of business/operations services, e.G., grounds keeping, laundry, food, security, inventory, mail, concierge services.
MUST HAVE
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
5 years of Management Experience.
5 years of Functional Experience.
5+ years of Director experience in a campus setting.
Experience managing external vendors and subcontractors.
Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds and custodial.
Experience managing multiple departments at a campus including grounds, environmental services, construction and project management, and maintenance.
Clear Driving record and valid license.
NICE TO HAVE
Associate Safety Professional (ASP).
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