Executive Director for Facilities Management
Sul Ross State University

Job Info

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Job Title:

Executive Director for Facilities Management

Location:

Alpine

Department:

General Services

Posting Date:

06/08/2024

Until Filled:

Yes

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Facilities Planning, or Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical). Seven years in construction or maintenance of central heating and cooling systems (chilled water and hot water). Experience with contractor, university, or firm with a large central plant. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Preferred:

Master's degree and/or Professional Engineering registration desirable.

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities
Conducts strategic planning activities and formulates short- and long-term facilities plans to support the campus mission. Responsible for facilities, planning and construction, building operations and maintenance, vehicle fleet management, custodial and grounds, and environmental, health and safety programs. Coordinates department facilities planning and construction responsibilities with the staff of The Texas State University System. Oversees development and execution of Campus Master Plan, the Capital Improvement Plan for Board of Regents approval and the Master Plan update to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Responsible for developing and administering a preventive maintenance program to maintain the appearance and operation of campus buildings. Provides general oversight of custodial services for the cleanliness of buildings and grounds maintenance for the appearance and upkeep of the campus landscape. Ensures dependable operation of central plants for the comfort of employees, students and visitors. Oversees contract service providers and building utilities. Prepares energy conservation plans, implements energy and utility savings projects and establishes standards for efficient use of utilities. Responsible for Physical Plant employment related tasks such as hiring, evaluation, employee relations, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Given & Received: Reports to the Vice President for Finance and Operations. Supervises leadership for construction, custodial, grounds, fleet vehicles, and skilled and other assigned staff.

Other Specifications
Strong leadership skills and the ability to exercise discretion, excellent reasoning, and independent judgment. Proficient in the development of policies and operational procedures. Strong interpersonal skills. Asset and fiscal resources management accountability. Contacts other University departments, vendors, and representatives from state agencies on and off campus, and contractors.
Working ConditionsUsual: Office conditions; exempt from overtime provisions. Position is Security Sensitive.Special: Travel required.

Other Information:

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Sul Ross State University (SRSU or University) is committed to an inclusive educational and work environment that provides equal opportunity and access to all qualified persons. SRSU in accordance with applicable federal and state law (including Title VII and Title IX) and institutional values, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Each supervisor, faculty member, employee, and student is responsible for maintaining an environment that is free of discrimination and for addressing behaviors that violate this obligation in accordance with this policy.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

About SRSU:

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.

The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor's degrees as well as master's degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferrable work.

More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See http://www.sulross.edu our website.

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