Washington State University Vancouver is recruiting a Facilities Director to lead the operations of a modern, 30-year-young campus spanning 350 scenic acres. Featuring newer buildings, minimal deferred maintenance, and ongoing expansion, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the growth and sustainability of a modern campus—overseeing a $4M budget, leading a collaborative team of six, and partnering directly with campus leadership to build long-term strategies. With relocation support, you can make a seamless transition into a leadership role where your decisions will shape the campus’s trajectory for years to come.

Another Source’s client, Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver, is recruiting a Facilities Director to join their team on their Tri-Cities Campus.   

Here’s a little about Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver and the position they are recruiting for:  

The WSU Vancouver campus’s 351 acres encompass 6 miles of trails, forestland, fields, a BPA right-of-way, a portion of Salmon Creek, and offers breathtaking views of Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood.  WSU Vancouver is also recognized as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution. There are sixteen buildings, three of which are certified LEED gold, and three structures on campus that total 540,000 gross square footage.   

About the role: 

The Facilities Director is a key leader responsible for providing a safe, healthy and comfortable environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors and who strives to provide timely, cost effective and professional services that enhances the instructional, research and service goals of the campus. This position oversees physical plant operations including all buildings, grounds, utilities, custodial, environmental health and safety, space planning, the mailroom and capital projects. The incumbent ensures that the physical operation of campus meets budgetary and strategic objectives and is a liaison with government, regulatory and administrative agencies. The Facilities department has an operating budget of approximately $4 million plus varying levels of capital funds, and a workforce of roughly 45 full and part-time staff as well as student employees. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Finance, Operations and Enrollment.   

What you will be doing: 

50% Departmental management and supervision 

• Directs, supervises, and evaluates department staff; ensures staff receives training related to safety, specific job tasks and responsibilities   

• Develops and monitors department budget; approves equipment and supply order; monitors inventory; requests capital outlay expenditures as needed. Optimize outcomes while staying within budget using effective oversight, tracking and planning.  

• Develops departmental policies, procedures and practices.   

• Develops, implements, and supervises preventative maintenance and renovation programs for buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical, utility, and safety and security systems.  

• Contributes to strategic planning by evaluating and projecting future facility needs and proposing options to achieve them.  

• Provide direction, facilitate problem-solving and guide direct reports in effective  

management and service delivery.  

• Ensure resource accountability and optimization. Oversee effective controls of people, equipment, inventory and resources.  

• Provide effective planning to achieve area/unit/department goals.  

• Provide cross-functional communication and collaboration for effective service delivery.  

30% Leadership 

• Provide timely and cost responsive customer service while balancing stewardship of institutional needs  

• Create, implement, and manage a program to ensure the continuous improvement of the facility services.  

• Manage university energy policies through educating campus community and monitoring energy consumption.  

• Facilitate high-level coordination and problem-solving with customers outside division.  

• Maintain compliance with all applicable governmental and university policies, procedures and regulations.   

• Ensure that units provide excellent customer service to the campus community.  

• Represent department on select university system-wide and campus committees.  

• Maintain strong relationships with external government and regulatory agencies.  

15% Project oversight and coordination 

• Oversee creation, implementation and management of a Preventative Maintenance Program (long-range and short-range), including assessment of facility needs and reporting.  

• Develops bids, and Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications, obtains quotes and supervises contracted  

• project work.  

• Develops and manages implementation of plans for capital construction, facility security and emergency  

• response.  

• Manage the campus’ utility costs, including lighting, HVAC, water, sewer and garbage.  

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, construction management, or similar field.  Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.  

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience.  

• Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, policies and procedures. 

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.  

• Proficiency in the use of computers and software applications, including video conference, work order systems and enterprise resource planning systems such as Ellucian Banner or Workday. 

What’s in it for you:   

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $100,000 - $127,596.00. Relocation assistance available 

Benefits 

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.  

Why Join Washington State University Vancouver? 

• Modern, Expanding Campus: As a relatively young campus (approximately 30 years old), WSU Vancouver is at an exciting point of growth and maturation. With 350 acres of newer facilities, including the recently opened Life Sciences building, the campus has minimal deferred maintenance - offering the opportunity to shape its physical future from a strong foundation. 

• New Leadership, New Momentum: A new system president and campus chancellor bring fresh energy and institutional support for growth, modernization, and forward-thinking campus development. 

• Strategic Project Leadership: This role provides the chance to build a deferred maintenance strategy from the ground up, lead multi-year project forecasting, and play a direct role in shaping the future of campus facilities. 

• Collaborative Multi-Campus Network: Engage with peers across the WSU system through quarterly system-wide meetings and cross-campus committees—offering built-in professional collaboration and ongoing support. 

• Empowered Local Team: Join a solid, well-established facilities management team, empowered to fill their own vacancies and foster a collaborative, engaging work environment. 

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