Director of Facilities Operations - Campus Facilities Management (IFM)

Job Overview

We are hiring a Director of Facilities Operations (IFM) to lead campus facilities management at a large college in Paul Smiths, NY. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both executive-level decision-making and active field involvement, including expert snow management and commercial snow plow operation .

You will oversee all campus operations, manage union staff, lead capital projects, and ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective facility performance across a large multi-building campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) for a 50+ building campus
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, custodial, grounds, and maintenance operations
• Perform and oversee snow removal operations (including snow plow driving)
• Manage capital projects, budgets ($1M+), vendors, and subcontractors
• Supervise and mentor ~25 union employees through the management staff
• Conduct hiring, staffing, training, and workforce planning
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Support campus events and operational logistics

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Facilities Director / IFM leadership experience in a campus environment
• Strong experience managing unionized workforces
• Proven expertise in snow management and winter operations
• Experience with multi-site or large campus operations (grounds, maintenance, custodial, engineering)
• Strong financial management and capital project oversight ($1M+ budgets)
• Vendor and subcontractor management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 base
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Relocation Assistance Available

Why This Role

Lead operations for a large, scenic college campus spanning 14,000 acres and 50 buildings , where no two days are the same—balancing executive leadership, hands-on facility operations, and critical snow management responsibilities in a high-impact environment.