Baton Rouge Community College
Executive Director of Facilities
Baton Rouge Community College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
Executive Director of Facilities
Position at Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC).
College:
BRCC
Department:
Finance and Administration
Type of Appointment:
Full time - Regular
The Executive Director of Facilities provides vision, leadership, and strategic oversight for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of all Baton Rouge Community College facilities, campuses, and auxiliary locations. This position ensures that the College’s physical infrastructure supports its academic and workforce missions through efficient operations, sustainability, and long-term capital planning. The incumbent serves as the College’s primary liaison with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), the Division of Administration, and the Office of Facility Planning & Control (FP&C) on all facility-related matters, including new construction, deferred maintenance, renovation, and capital improvement projects.
Additionally, the Executive Director coordinates the Facilities team’s support for College-sponsored and external events to ensure the safe, professional, and efficient use of BRCC facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
25% - Strategic Leadership and Oversight: Provide executive leadership, ensure organizational structures, staffing, performance standards align with BRCC’s mission, and advise senior leadership on facility-related priorities and investments.
25% - Capital Planning and Construction Management: Direct capital improvement program and deferred maintenance projects, lead planning, budgeting, design, and construction efforts for new facilities, major renovations, and infrastructure upgrades, oversee project scopes and contracts.
20% - Operational Management and Compliance: Oversee maintenance, custodial, and grounds across campuses, ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ADA, and implement preventive maintenance and energy management initiatives.
10% - Risk Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Safety: Collaborate with Public Safety and Environmental Health & Safety teams, serve on the Crisis Management Team, lead post-incident recovery.
10% - Event and Space Coordination: Coordinate logistical and operational support for events, liaise with organizers to ensure alignment with policies, safety standards, and brand integrity.
5% - Financial and Resource Management: Develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets, monitor expenditures, identify cost-savings opportunities, oversee vendor contracts.
5% - Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional duties directed by the Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration.
Required Education Bachelor's degree - BA or BS in any field.
Required Experience
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in safety, risk management, emergency operations, or related fields.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional operations.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations (OSHA, NFPA, EPA, FEMA, ORM).
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Associate's degree in construction management can substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
Required Licenses or Certifications Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
Preferred Education Master’s degree in risk management, emergency management, or a related discipline.
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education or public sector environment.
Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), or Associate in Risk Management (ARM).
Experience with the Louisiana Office of Risk Management and state property accountability systems.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
Benefits As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC offers an attractive benefits package that includes retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, holidays (14 per year), generous vacation and sick leave, and Employee Assistance Program. Benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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College:
BRCC
Department:
Finance and Administration
Type of Appointment:
Full time - Regular
The Executive Director of Facilities provides vision, leadership, and strategic oversight for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of all Baton Rouge Community College facilities, campuses, and auxiliary locations. This position ensures that the College’s physical infrastructure supports its academic and workforce missions through efficient operations, sustainability, and long-term capital planning. The incumbent serves as the College’s primary liaison with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), the Division of Administration, and the Office of Facility Planning & Control (FP&C) on all facility-related matters, including new construction, deferred maintenance, renovation, and capital improvement projects.
Additionally, the Executive Director coordinates the Facilities team’s support for College-sponsored and external events to ensure the safe, professional, and efficient use of BRCC facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
25% - Strategic Leadership and Oversight: Provide executive leadership, ensure organizational structures, staffing, performance standards align with BRCC’s mission, and advise senior leadership on facility-related priorities and investments.
25% - Capital Planning and Construction Management: Direct capital improvement program and deferred maintenance projects, lead planning, budgeting, design, and construction efforts for new facilities, major renovations, and infrastructure upgrades, oversee project scopes and contracts.
20% - Operational Management and Compliance: Oversee maintenance, custodial, and grounds across campuses, ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ADA, and implement preventive maintenance and energy management initiatives.
10% - Risk Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Safety: Collaborate with Public Safety and Environmental Health & Safety teams, serve on the Crisis Management Team, lead post-incident recovery.
10% - Event and Space Coordination: Coordinate logistical and operational support for events, liaise with organizers to ensure alignment with policies, safety standards, and brand integrity.
5% - Financial and Resource Management: Develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets, monitor expenditures, identify cost-savings opportunities, oversee vendor contracts.
5% - Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional duties directed by the Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration.
Required Education Bachelor's degree - BA or BS in any field.
Required Experience
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in safety, risk management, emergency operations, or related fields.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional operations.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations (OSHA, NFPA, EPA, FEMA, ORM).
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Associate's degree in construction management can substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
Required Licenses or Certifications Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
Preferred Education Master’s degree in risk management, emergency management, or a related discipline.
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education or public sector environment.
Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), or Associate in Risk Management (ARM).
Experience with the Louisiana Office of Risk Management and state property accountability systems.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
Benefits As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC offers an attractive benefits package that includes retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, holidays (14 per year), generous vacation and sick leave, and Employee Assistance Program. Benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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