Director of College Facilities

Job Description

The Director of Facilities at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for planning, communication, facilitation, oversight and coordination of the preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, contracted services, regulatory compliance, security, renovation, new construction, and presentation of all buildings and grounds under the purview of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Director is also expected to advise and contribute to future planning of college facilities.
This position is designated as emergency personnel. Expectations include on-call responsibility; the Director must be accessible outside of normal business hours. The Director will be required to respond to emergency situations on weekends, university holidays, inclement weather, and during other business closures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or significant level of training and experience that is equivalent in facilities related fields such as business management, construction, organizational leadership, or other related fields
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization and with external constituents
Previous experience managing renovation and construction projects
Previous experience using project management software/tools to organize priorities and effectively communicate to stakeholders
Experience managing large, complex buildings/grounds and maintaining operations
Experience developing project scopes, estimating costs, and tracking expenses to keep projects on budget
Knowledge of state and local safety, fire, construction and public access regulations
Knowledge and understanding of blueprints, CAD drawings, and building codes

Preferred Qualifications

Technical knowledge and/or previous experience working in a veterinary medicine clinical environment, human medical facility, or life sciences research environment
Knowledge of biosafety protocols and how they relate to research and veterinary facilities
Previous experience developing and revising CAD drawings and architectural renderings for minor renovation and construction projects
Experience managing space requests and analyzing space utilization rates for optimal use and transparent allocation of space
Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and how it can be utilized within an organization for wayfinding, space allocation, and emergency response
Knowledge and understanding of compliance standards required by inspecting agencies (i.e. USDA, CDC, FDA, AAALAC)
Experience developing and managing Continuity of Operation Plans (COOP’s) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP’s)

Review Date

March 24, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lynett Cruise at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.