Director of Facility Operations and Planning

494227 Evansville, Indiana, United States Professional / Salaried Staff Title: Director of Facility Operations and Planning Division: Finance and Administration Department: Facility Operations and Planning FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: Annual Salary Position Summary The Director of Facility Operations and Planning provides university-wide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all facilities, infrastructure, and long-range capital planning. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, this role ensures the University’s physical environment is safe, functional, sustainable, and aligned with institutional priorities, student success, and institutional growth. The Director leads comprehensive facilities operations, capital planning, and construction activities while exercising fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and workforce leadership. Duties/Responsibilities Strategic Facilities and Capital Planning Lead campus master planning and facilities planning initiatives in alignment with institutional strategy, enrollment trends, and academic programming. Translate academic, student success, and workforce development priorities into actionable facility and infrastructure plans. Develop capital renewal, deferred maintenance, and modernization strategies. Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and funding justifications for executive leadership and governance review. Facilities Operations and Maintenance Provide oversight of buildings, utilities, grounds, custodial, maintenance, and distribution services. Ensure facilities consistently support teaching, learning, research, and student life activities. Implement and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programs to extend asset life and reduce operational risk. Administer waste disposal, recycling, and environmental services operations. Direct management of the University and USI Foundation rental properties and farmland. Capital Project and Construction Management Direct the planning, design, and execution of capital projects and major renovations. Serve as the University’s primary representative with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and institutional requirements. Maintain and enforce campus design, construction, and space standards consistent with University branding and values. Budget, Financial, and Asset Management Develop, administer, and monitor operating and capital budgets, including forecasting long-term infrastructure reinvestment needs. Identify cost-saving, efficiency, and value-engineering opportunities. Ensure compliance with State of Indiana regulations and University financial policies related to capital and operating funds. Present capital planning, project status, and financial updates to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees. Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes related to facilities management, safety, and construction. Oversee inspections, audits, and required public reporting. Proactively manage facility-related risk in collaboration with Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety. Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Sustainability and Energy Management Lead campus energy management, conservation, and sustainability initiatives. Monitor utilities consumption, system performance, and energy costs. Support resilient, sustainable, and environmentally responsible building and infrastructure practices. Leadership, Staffing, and Performance Management Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, discipline, and terminate facilities staff in accordance with University policies. Design efficient organizational structures, staffing models, and workflows to support operational excellence. Establish performance expectations, accountability standards, and continuous improvement practices. Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and professional development initiatives. Champion change management and modernization efforts. Campus and Community Engagement Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to align facilities servic