FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR, Facilities

Tarrant County College • Full-time • Fort Worth, TX, US • 3w ago

Summary

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.

For more information, please click on the link: http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html

Posting may close at any time after a sufficient number of applications are received.

The Facilities Management Director will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Facilities Management Department including providing safe and healthy buildings for County operations, overseeing building maintenance and renovation, strategic planning, and leading departmental staff to meet County-wide facility goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises one or more employees in the Facilities Management Department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the county’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employee(s); planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ensures County buildings and facilities are safe and healthy for occupants.
Provides strategic planning for acquisition, development, management, and operation of County facilities.
Administers facility capital improvement programs and master plans.
Coordinates construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance of County facilities.
Manages building security, energy efficiency, and sustainability efforts.
Oversees departmental budgets, expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
Develops project scopes, budgets, schedules, and cash flow analyses.
Provides property management services including space planning and leasing.
Negotiates construction, design, and lease contracts for County buildings.
Ensures compliance with relevant building codes and jail standards.
Maintains communication with County officials on building and construction updates.
Represents the County on boards, committees, and with external partners.
Manages support services including mailroom, reprographics, and event setup.
Oversees parking operations and employee/public access.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
Expertise in building operations, construction management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
Working knowledge of construction methods and means.
Working knowledge of commercial building systems, building codes, day-to-day building operations. Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Possess a thorough understanding of facilities management principles, functions and processes.
Ability to comprehend and use building construction documents, communicate clearly and concisely, estimate construction costs and deadlines accurately.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and drive operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in facilities management and/or construction, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Preferred Requirements

Master’s degree

Note: You must fill out the work history and education sections of application to show you have years of experience/education as required by hiring department or be disqualified. If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at On-boarding

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, grasp, lift, reach, pull and push. This position may require overtime, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holiday work. Candidates must have the ability to pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field?

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Do you have ten (10) full-time years of progressive work experience in facilities management and/or construction, with at least five (5) full-time years in a leadership role?

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Why do you want to lead the Tarrant County Facilities Management Department?

Required Question

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