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Florida International University · 1 month ago

Chief Facilities Management Officer

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$230K/yr - $230K/yr

7+ years exp

Florida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami, offering a diverse range of degree programs. The Chief Facilities Management Officer will oversee the strategic planning, construction, maintenance, and operations of the university's physical assets, ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability initiatives while managing budgets and vendor relationships.

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Responsibilities

Leads the development and implementation of short- and long-range facilities plans that support the organization's strategic goals and sustainability initiatives

Oversees the direction and management of the physical plant operations of the University, including the maintenance, cleaning, security and repair support functions and maintenance of space management systems

Directs and manages all aspects for facilities planning, construction, maintenance and operation for all buildings, grounds, and equipment for the University

Oversees the implementation of construction, renovation, and remodeling projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with contract terms and policies/procedures

Collaborates with University leadership to develop and implement short and long-term facilities plans and capital projects

Directs all aspects of the financial operations for construction budgets and the department's maintenance budget including tracking operational expenses and prioritizing and appropriately managing funds by funding source

Manages the establishment and maintenance of relationships with external vendors, service providers, and contractors, ensuring performance meets contractual obligations

Develops policies pertaining to the functions of the Facilities Management Department to ensure, among other things, that all facilities comply with health, safety and environmental regulations. Administers, interprets, and explains university policies and strategies, as well as state and federal rules, regulations and laws related to the functions of the Facilities Management Department

Manages and develops Facilities Management Department staff, including overseeing the hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development. Responsible for conducting performance evaluations, setting clear performance standards, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Manages all IT related implementation process and implementations to support capital projects, minor projects, and recurring services provided by Facilities Management

Implements and maintains process and procedures to minimize cost and maximize efficiency in Facilities Management

Qualification

Facilities project managementConstruction managementBudget managementBuilding systems expertiseSafety regulations knowledgeE-Builder softwareStrategic planningVendor managementTeam developmentLeadership

Required

Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and seven years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and nine years of experience

Experience managing complex construction and renovation projects

Experience with the construction industry in the State of Florida

Expertise in building systems, maintenance, safety regulations of large commercial/industrial enterprises

Expertise in facilities project management software such as e-Builder

Ability to develop and execute long-term plans aligned with business objectives

Company

Florida International University

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FIU is Miami's public research university. Offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online.

Founded in 2016

Miami, Florida, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://startup.fiu.edu/

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