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The General Manager of Facilities provides strategic and operational leadership for all facilities management services across a higher education campus. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of facilities operations while enhancing the campus environment to support academic excellence, student success, and community engagement. The General Manager serves as a trusted partner to university leadership, aligning facilities strategy with institutional goals and long-term campus planning.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide overall leadership and direction for facilities operations, including maintenance, custodial, and grounds
  • Develop and execute short- and long-term facilities strategies aligned with the institution's academic mission and sustainability goals
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior campus stakeholders, fostering strong, collaborative relationships
  • Ensure efficient daily operations of campus facilities with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and service quality
  • Establish performance metrics and service-level agreements (SLAs)
  • monitor and continuously improve outcomes
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to optimize asset life-cycle performance
  • Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets
  • maintain fiscal discipline and cost controls
  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost savings, and energy optimization
  • Manage vendor relationships and contracted services, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
  • Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of facilities managers, supervisors, and frontline staff
  • Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, professional development, and high employee engagement
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels, succession planning, and training compliance
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, local/state codes, life safety, and ADA
  • Maintain comprehensive safety programs, emergency preparedness plans, and incident management processes
  • Support campus-wide risk mitigation and business continuity initiatives

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of progressive facilities management leadership experience, preferably within a higher education or complex institutional environment
  • Demonstrated experience managing large teams and diverse facility portfolios
  • Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, safety regulations, and compliance standards

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Job Posted:
May 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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