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Penn State University · 4 months ago

Director, Facilities Planning & Capital Projects

Hershey, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$109K/yr - $164K/yr

10+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a Director for Facilities Planning & Capital Projects. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the operation and performance of University facilities, including strategic planning and project management, while collaborating with various departments to ensure effective space planning and capital project delivery.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Direct facilities operations for multiple areas, typically at a University wide scope

Responsible directly to senior leadership

Approve staffing plans for multiple areas

Establish standards for operating areas

Participate in University Board of Trustees meetings as assigned

Chair University committees as requested

Monitor and approve budgets for multiple areas

Participate in the development of University policies and procedures

Communicate to a broad internal and external University audience

Advise senior leadership on matters related to areas of operation

Set program directions as required to meet mission

Represent the University with regulatory agencies

Oversee the work of professional consultants

Review and recommend approval of professional consultants

Set program criteria for projects

Develop University policies and procedures; ensure compliance

Oversee and ensure appropriate implementation, operation, evaluation, and adjustment to processes within the organization to ensure quality standards are achieved; champion continuous quality improvement initiatives utilizing appropriate philosophies and theories to solve problems and improve processes

Qualification

Facilities ManagementStrategic PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementSupervisory ExperienceQuality ImprovementCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills