Position Summary

The Director of Capital Projects and Operations is responsible to the Executive Vice President for planning, organizing, and directing the coordination and implementation of Capital Projects. The Director supervises Plant Facilities including all buildings and grounds to provide a safe comfortable environment for students, faculty, and staff. The individual is responsible for supervision of maintenance and repair activities, contracted services, and housekeeping services and ensures the physical operation of the college meets budgetary and strategic objectives. The Director will provide leadership, supervise, and evaluate the performance of Plant Facilities Staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the Executive Cabinet to ensure that capital projects meet the needs and expectations of the educational programs and services in support of the college’s mission.
• Plan, organize and oversee capital projects.
• Contribute to strategic planning by evaluating and projecting future facility’s needs.
• Recommend design of parking and traffic patterns to facilitate traffic flow on campus.
• Ensure the building maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, and all other systems are operational and appropriate for the needs of the campus.
• Serve as budget manager and maintain records/schedules, for all departments within Plant Facilities.
• Facilitate effective communication both internally and externally ensuring all stakeholders are kept abreast of the status of projects.
• Effectively train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Work with College staff on physical accommodations (ADA).
• Coordinate disposal of hazardous material college-wide and the associated record keeping/reporting.
• Prepare presentations and other relevant material.
• Comply with all policies of the ACCS Board of Trustees & System Office.
• Adhere to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) compliance and specialty accreditation compliance of all programs/services in assigned division/department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s* degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, building trades, or related field with at least five (5) years' experience in construction project management required. *An associate’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, building trades, or related field may be accepted with ten (10) years of experience in construction project management required.
• Three (3) years of supervisory/administrative experience in institutional maintenance or related field required.
• Experience with State of Alabama Large and Small Public Works projects preferred.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, equipment, and practices used in maintenance, construction, and cleaning operations.
• Experience in operational and strategic planning as well as budget development.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format.

• Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) Certificate – Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP)
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certificate – Project Management Professional (PMP)
• 10-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety Certificate

• Ability to exercise effective leadership with diverse groups in a community college environment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to keep accurate records and detailed reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with college employees and external agencies.
• Amiable personality; enthusiastic, positive attitude; evidence of trustworthiness and ethical conduct; effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Procedures/Additional Information