Facilities Management District Director University of Minnesota Location: Minneapolis, MN Description:
The University of Minnesota’s Facilities Management Department is responsible for the physical assets of the University to ensure a quality environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors in support of the University’s mission of teaching, research and outreach.Facilities Management maintains 23 million square feet, currently divided into 5 geographic areas, with an annual budget of $175 million.We employ 1,100 employees, represented by 22 unions. Facilities Management is undergoing a Transformation, where we will create multi-disciplinary teams to serve our customer in 4 new districts.Our goal is to transform into a more customer-focused, accountable culture which delivers services in a cost effective and efficient manner.
As a result of the Transformation, The University of Minnesota Facilities Management department is currently accepting applications for the position of District Director (multiple openings).
Position Description:
The District Director will report to the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management and will have overall responsibility for on-going facility operations and stewardship, including maintenance, custodial, project management, support services, and safety in their assigned district.This position will promote customer-focused service in conjunction with other departments.In addition, the District Director will proactively identify areas for improvement and implement process changes to achieve cost savings, increase efficiencies, and eliminate process waste.The individual in this role will serve as a key staff member of Facilities Management’s senior management team in the development of strategic plans, which support institutional goals implemented through operational business units.This role will partner with other University Services divisions to provide full service facilities management operations, to support the academic, research and outreach mission of the institution and will ensure that environmental sustainability initiatives are integrated into all facilities operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
·Education: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
·Experience: Minimum of 10 years experience in a leadership role, managing facilities operations in a large institution or commercial facility.
·Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and direct the activities of others towards the accomplishment of goals.
·Experience in delivering service in a property management environment preferred.Project management experience preferred.
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