Job Details

Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance

Position Number: 7304807
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance

Posting Number: SP005357P
Division/College: DFA Operations
Department: DFA Operations Officer
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance provides leadership, technical direction, and business process oversight of University of Idaho Facilities Operations and Maintenance as well as capital planning and operational oversight for the utility public private partnership (P3). Supported by over 50 staff members, this position oversees the effective, accessible, and sustainable building system operations and maintenance for university facilities, while providing engineering support and ensuring world-class customer service to campus users.

This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

Oversee the effective, accessible, and sustainable operations and maintenance of the universitys facilities, building systems, and physical environment
Oversee, direct, and perform capital planning and engineering review for the utility P3
Serve as the university liaison and primary business partner to the utility P3 system Operator
Oversee the design, implementation, improvement, and operations of an effective maintenance work order system
Oversee the design, implementation, and improvement of the facilities preventative maintenance program
Direct the effective use of technology in maintenance and operations processes
Provide engineering support for operations and maintenance activities and utility capital planning
Participate in university capital planning for deferred maintenance, alterations, and repairs
Advance the universitys education and research missions by creating a welcoming, safe and comfortable physical environment
Ensure timely, effective, efficient, and professional customer service
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Eight years of leadership experience in facilities management, operations and maintenance, engineering, utilities, or public administration including:
- Planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating projects, programs, and initiatives
- Leadership of maintenance, capital planning, business, and financial operations
- Strategic planning, design, and deployment
- Resolving conflict and addressing competing interests
- Building accountability, respect, and performance within a team
- Process improvement
- Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
- Collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings, and generating strategies for leadership

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in engineering, operations management, construction management, architecture, organizational management, public administration, business administration or project management

Required Other:

Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
Ability to travel
Ability to work nonstandard business hours and respond to emergencies and university closures

Additional Preferred:

Advanced Degrees and Certifications:

Masters Degree in engineering, organizational management, construction management, architecture, public administration, business administration, project management, or other field related to facilities management, operations and maintenance, or utilities
Current Professional Engineering (PE) license
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential

Experience

Experience with P3s
Experience in LEED and International Energy Code
Experience in district and building level utility systems
Higher education work experience
Experience applying project management principles to cross-functional projects or change initiatives
Excellent writing and analytical skills
Proactive, strategic approach to work with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
Expertise in prioritizing workflow and managing resources
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Ability to maintain attention to detail and high standards for deliverables and outcomes
Ability to interact and influence at the most senior levels of an organization and to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives
Commitment to community engagement as a representative of the university and facilities team

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to work outdoors and indoors in inclement weather and conditions
Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $140,000 or higher, commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.

To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than July 28th.

In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52041

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.