Director of Facilities and Campus Planning

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking a Director of Facilities and Campus Planning. This is an on-site position (requires regular attendance on campus) and provides leadership and management to the department of Facilities Management. The Director is responsible for the planning, facilitation, and implementation of all preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, renovations, new construction, presentation of all buildings and grounds, and housekeeping for the College. This position also provides leadership in the implementation of the Campus Master Plan to ensure established project priorities are executed on time and within budget. Challenges encountered in the position are highly varied, complex, and often non-recurring, which require collaborative and creative methods to derive desired solutions. The role maintains an effective interactive relationship with St. Norbert College staff, students, campus constituencies, and visitors by fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and by a leadership style that ensures quality delivery of all services and positive morale among staff. The Director is a member of the Division of Business and Finance Leadership Team.

Specific responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management to the department of Facilities Management; Lead managers of maintenance, mechanical systems, grounds, housekeeping, as well as a financial specialist, in the directing and executing of the facilities operations; Responsible for recruiting and hiring qualified personnel, ensuring proper training, performance monitoring, establishment of job standards and effectively evaluating staff performance; Create and sustain an environment that fosters teamwork, excellence, cooperation, respect, inclusiveness and diversity.

• Plan, estimate, execute and manage campus capital projects including those in the Campus Master Plan as well as maintenance, repair and remodeling projects (i.e. athletics facilities, parking lots, landscaping, academic/administrative buildings, residential housing); Projects may be in partnership with outside contractors, architects and vendors; Develop, recommend and manage multi-year strategies for the Corrective Maintenance Program and the 3-5 year capital plan. 

• Plan, organize, and direct department priorities to ensure the operation and maintenance of all facilities and utility systems; Routinely inspects building, grounds, equipment, and operating systems to determine cleanliness, maintenance, and repair needs; Assure an aesthetically pleasing campus through the management and oversight of institutional grounds and horticulture. 

• Provide expertise and support to the Vice President of Business and Finance, including reports and presentations to the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees on projects and costs regarding the physical facilities of the campus. 

• Develop, monitor, and manage Facilities departmental budget, ensuring sound fiscal stewardship in optimizing college resources to support college priorities. 

• Administer and develop department programs such as work order system, cost tracking, key system, drawing, specifications and documentation, records systems, safety, security, training and environmental, and legal compliance.

• Proactively pursue sustainable initiatives to promote a culture of environmental responsibility throughout the campus community; Takes an active lead in the College Sustainability Committee.

Supervision Exercised Over: 

• 4 Department Managers and 1 Facilities Financial Reporting Specialist

• Approximately 40 departmental staff

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Building, and/or Technical Trades, or Related Field

• A minimum of 10 years of facilities-related experience in Facilities Management in continuously increasing roles and responsibilities, with a minimum of 4 years in a supervisory/management role

• Preferred experience in higher education, health care, or other larger complex facilities organizations.

•  Demonstrated leadership in a large department in a complex, fast-paced working environment.

• Functional expertise in the mechanical and structural trades, construction, and systems management, and a working knowledge of architectural plans and specifications.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead and evaluate work carried out by staff and contractors.

• Extensive budget and fiscal management experience in both operations and project management.

• High level of knowledge of the regulatory environment, including workplace safety requirements, environmental regulations, and codes.

• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituencies.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate well and interact with others across all levels of the organization using tact and diplomacy.

• Experience managing confidential and sensitive information.

• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and ability to set priorities and to work independently and as part of a high-performing team

• Dedicated to working in a mission-driven environment, with a profound respect for and commitment to preserving the rich traditions of Catholicism, Norbertine values, and the liberal arts.

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Benefits package:

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver. For more information, please visit: https://www.snc.edu/hr/workinghere.html.

Application instructions:

Applications received by July 14 will be given full consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine and Liberal Arts College provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development.  As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students.  

At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth, and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  

We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, diverse, and spiritually engaged community (https://www.snc.edu/mission/gettingtoknow.html).