Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.
We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!
Title:
Executive Director - Physical Plant
Employee Classification:
Other Professionals
Institution:
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department:
Physical Plant
Campus Location:
STCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a full-time, fiscal year position reporting to the Associate Vice President of Administrative Services (AVP). Works interactively with all campus entities in support of the College's overall mission.
The Executive Director is responsible for providing maintenance, repairs and construction services for the operation of the facilities, grounds, utility services and other related functions. The Executive Director ensures campus facilities and grounds are maintained in an efficient and economical manner that promotes a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment.
Job Duties
Manages, plans, directs, and is responsible for the development and implementation of operational and strategic maintenance plans, goals and objectives for all operations within the Physical Plant (custodial, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds, maintenance) at multiple sites to ensure effective, efficient and cost-effective delivery of services.
Formulates and manages annual operating budget and capital budget and expenditures.
Coordinates facility planning and construction of all new capital improvement projects.
Manages, reviews, and inspects work of all service contractors and construction projects.
Supervises administrative staff to ensure efficient operation of the physical plant.
Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals.
Develops and executes the capital renewal and replacement budget, capital outlay project request and project disclosure budget to TBR.
Advises the AVP of all institutional policies and procedures related to the management of the physical resources of the College.
Attends and is an active member on several college committees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline or an equivalent experience combination of education and experience.
Five (5) years experience in work directly related to facilities management, engineering, and/or building maintenance.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory/administrative experience.
Knowledge of operating procedures for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, and energy management systems.
Knowledge of and ability to remain current with federal, state and local statutes, codes and regulations.
Ability to write bid specifications and manage contracted services.
Ability to read and interpret engineering/architectural drawings, renderings and specifications.
Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, construction managers and other external agency staff.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments and to provide technical guidance and leadership to physical plant personnel.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment within the physical plant department and the college community.
A background check is required for the successful candidate.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial Transcripts
A summary of our benefits can be found below:
https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.
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