Facilities Director Higher Education

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Resident District Manager (RDM) to lead Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) operations for a higher education campus in Geneva, NY. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall performance of campus facilities, including operations, financial management, capital planning, and team leadership across a large, unionized workforce.

The RDM serves as the primary executive liaison to university leadership, ensuring a safe, reliable, and well-maintained campus that supports academic excellence, sustainability goals, and long-term infrastructure planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all campus IFM operations, including physical plant, custodial, grounds, energy management, EH&S, and construction services
• Serve as the senior account leader and primary liaison to university executives, trustees, and senior administrators
• Oversee operating and capital budgets (approx. $9M+ annually) with full accountability for forecasting, controls, and compliance
• Develop and execute long-term facilities strategies, capital plans, and asset lifecycle programs
• Manage complex construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects from planning through completion
• Lead and develop a large, unionized, multi-disciplinary facilities team
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies
• Build strong relationships with academic leaders, staff, students, and labor representatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Integrated Facilities Management or large-scale campus/complex operations
• At least 5 years in a Director-level (or equivalent senior leadership) role (required)
• Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar operating and capital budgets
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary IFM teams (physical plant, custodial, grounds, EH&S, energy, construction)
• Strong background in managing unionized workforce environments
• Demonstrated executive-level stakeholder engagement, including C-suite or senior academic leadership
• Prior higher education or university facilities experience strongly preferred
• Comparable experience in hospital systems, government campuses, or large multi-site IFM environments may be considered

Core Skills

• Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) leadership
• Campus or complex facilities operations management
• Capital planning and asset lifecycle strategy
• Budget ownership, forecasting, and financial governance
• Construction and infrastructure project oversight
• Union workforce leadership and team development
• Executive communication and stakeholder management

Work Environment & Requirements

• Full-time onsite role (5 days/week) in Geneva, NY
• Permanent direct hire position
• Strong preference for candidates within commuting distance (Finger Lakes region and nearby areas)
• Relocation may be considered; candidates must be able to transition onsite quickly

Compensation

• Competitive salary range: $131,000 – $150,000 annually
• An additional benefits package is provided