Job Description

Join the Indian River State College Team – Exceptional Benefits Await You!

At Indian River State College, you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote your well-being, secure your future, and enhance your work-life balance.

Comprehensive Health Coverage

We prioritize your health with Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance and Supplemental plans to help you stay physically and mentally well with access to essential wellness resources.

We offer PPO and HMO plans with an affordable cost. (PPO/HMO option with $50 per month for individual coverage and $180 per month for family coverage)

Retirement Plans for a Secure Future

Plan for a bright future with our robust retirement options, rarely matched in the private sector. Secure your financial future with state retirement options through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and additional investment opportunities like tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

Generous Paid Time Off

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample vacation, personal, and sick leave. Recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated.

Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on various services, including tickets to popular attractions in the area.

Professional Growth Opportunities

Build your career with purpose by engaging in meaningful projects and professional development opportunities. Indian River State College provides the tools and support needed to help you reach your full potential.

Join Our Team as a Director of Facilities Management

Indian River State College is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to oversee the operations and development of our campuses and facilities. This role is central to ensuring our learning environments are safe, efficient, and future-focused.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the physical spaces that empower learning and growth at IRSC. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership and excellence in facilities management, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under Administrative guidance this position provides , direction, and guidance for the College’s campuses and facilities. Provides long-range income and manpower resource  based on campus indicators. Monitors facilities operations and related issues in areas of facility  and construction; industrial maintenance and repair; and energy management. Prepares and monitors operating and capital budgets. Oversees and supervises staff while monitoring architects, engineers, general contractors, and business partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Supervises work of other supervisors/managers, including , assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, implements and administers facility projects and services impacting the College District. Coordinates construction work and project management. Manages the College utility usage for the District. 
• Review and process applications for building permits related to construction, alteration, repair, remodeling, or demolition of structures.
• Manages architects, engineers, general contractors, and business partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Provides contract administration for architects, engineers, and general contractors. 
• Directs and oversees managers and staff. Prioritizes and assigns work for other supervisors and managers; conducts performance evaluations; and, ensures staff are trained; makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Conduct on-site inspections of construction projects at various stages to verify compliance with the Florida Building Code, local amendments, and approved plans.
• Works with subordinate managers to solve service order backlogs and scheduling issues. Resolves customer complaints.
• Enforce compliance with local zoning laws, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Administers and implements operational and programmatic goals, board policies, administrative procedures, standard procedures and guidelines, and services. Establishes, monitors, evaluates, and improves processes, procedures, and standards as needed.
• Oversees the operating budget and capital budget for Facilities  to ensure funds are spent appropriately.
• Collaborates with multiple internal departments, academic units, other organizations, and regulatory agencies. 
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities district-wide as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a closely related field of study required.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of related experience in construction management.
• Eight plus (8+) years of related experience preferred
• Three (3+) years of supervisory experience required
• OR an equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
• Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices
• Knowledge of public safety and security procedures
• Skill in maintaining accurate records of permits issued, inspections conducted, and any violations found.
• Skill in budget/resource management
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in independent decision-making
• Skill in people leadership and supervision
• Skill in organization, coordination and management
• Skill in program development and process improvement
• Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices
• Knowledge and application of organizational and time management principles
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, solving problems, and  projects.
• Some evening and weekend work.
• On-call as needed.
• Ability to be flexible, use initiative, be efficient, work well with others, and be self-motivated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a non-traditional work environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a non-traditional work setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy (over 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate various equipment required to perform job; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Must have the ability to drive a golf cart. May be exposed to various hazardous conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, infectious disease, moving vehicles, electrical current, chemicals, tight spaces or high places, moving mechanical parts, etc.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position.  This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Staff

Supervisory

Yes

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Employment Type

Regular

Compensation and Application Deadline

Pay range starts at: $81,279.55 . All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience | Open until filled.