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40Compensation RangeAdministrator Range E08Salary Minimum$113,200.00 AnnuallyFLSAUnited States of America (Exempt)Position TypeAdministrator
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Facilities Management will direct the operation and maintenance of the physical plant across several Dallas College campuses. The Director must be an experienced leader with a proven track record of planning, implementing, evaluating, organizing, and directing facilities management activities in a dynamic higher education environment. In doing so, the Senior Director will help to ensure all applicable federal, state and Dallas College Board of Trustees laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are strictly adhered to.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the purpose of community colleges and the vision of Dallas College.
- In-depth experience with a wide range of CMMSs.
- Extensive knowledge with managing a robust preventative and predictive maintenance program.
- Strong background in building services trades: electrical, mechanical, fire and security systems, plumbing, custodial, carpentry, painting, roofing, welding, HVAC controls, and locksmith.
- Experience with procurement methods to include cooperative purchases, formal bids, RFPs and RFQs.
- Experience with energy management, sustainability, and recycling as they pertain to Facilities Management.
- Able to read and understand blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Ability to administer a facilities management budget and establish, as well as monitor, fiscal accountability within areas of responsibility.
- Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to respond appropriately to issues in a rapidly changing educational/economic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, complex ideas, and information to a variety of stakeholders/constituents within the Dallas College community network.
- Experience with managing and directing the efforts of a work order and asset management team.
Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Five (5) years of related experience, which includes three (3) years upper-level supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in facilities management planning, fiscal management, resource allocation and personnel supervision.
- Official transcript will be required.
- Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures the highest quality of facilities management efforts across several campuses within Dallas College.
- Assists in the successful execution of $25m+ annual project management and construction efforts to deliver quality Facility Improvement Plan projects.
- Assists in maintaining construction building standards.
- Directs and oversees the execution of a multi-million-dollar budget.
- Assists in developing a 5-year strategic plan.
- Directs the activities of crafts and trades, custodial services, landscape and grounds, and general maintenance services.
- Creates relationships across Dallas College to guarantee customer service and promotes the overall mission of the Facilities Management department.
- Ensures facilities management efforts are consistent across Dallas College.
- Assists in the development and monitoring of suitable facilities management KPIs.
- Works with other Dallas College leaders to ensure the highest level of customer service.
- Provides safe and healthy buildings for Dallas College students, faculty, and staff.
- Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
- Performs other duties as assigned
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
About Us
Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.
Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Applications Deadline August 14, 2026
