Associate Director, Building Operations & Maintenance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional experience (typically 7-9 years) in a leadership role, with specific responsibilities for leading strategic projects/programs
• Working knowledge of maintenance practices and/or building/production systems
• Demonstrated leadership ability and mid-level planning skills with a working knowledge of project management and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to implement organizational change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner while creating, promoting, and sustaining an inclusive environment
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Finance & Operations and Facilities Management organizations, including a demonstrated commitment to excellence through diversity, equity, & inclusion.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer software applications including Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), HR Information systems, and Computerized Maintenance Management systems (e.g. AiM)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience (10+ years) with building systems
• Experience with commissioning and on-going building system optimization practices
• Experience in the construction industry
• Higher education facilities experience, military base facilities experience, or experience in a similar complex campus environment
• Supervision of professionals and skilled trades, preferably on a university campus.

Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background investigation. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.