William Paterson University
Director of Physical Plant Operations
William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey, United States, 07470
Director Of Physical Plant Operations
Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University. We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series. Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey
just 20 miles from New York City
our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the university's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees. Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our university. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Administration, the Director of Physical Plant Operations provides managerial and technical oversight for the department, real property, grounds, utilities, and ensures a code compliant working environment. The director is responsible for managing the activities of the department's managerial, professional, administrative, building trade, and custodial staff. In collaboration with other department leaders, the Director of Physical Plant Operations will provide a safe, clean, modern environment that promotes learning and student success. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the development, operation and maintenance of the university's physical facilities. Promotes the efficient and effective operation of all building and campus infrastructure systems, including but not limited to buildings, building-specific mechanical systems, utilities, grounds, and equipment. Hires, trains, develops and mentors managerial, maintenance and administrative staff. Oversees the university's health, safety, and environmental compliance. Develops and manages renovation and repair projects from inception to completion. Advises other departments and key stakeholders on work orders and projects. Prepares bids and reviews specifications for equipment installation or replacement. Develops and implements preventive/planned maintenance programs for building specific mechanical systems. Develops, plans and budgets for headcount, equipment, supplies, utilities, and expenditures; exercises independent judgment and decision making in use of department budget and resources. Recommends, develops and implements cost-saving and energy-efficient projects. Participates in advancing the university's energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including but not limited to energy-related contract negotiations. Liaises with state, county, and city officials, including agencies such as NJDEP, NJDCA and NJDOL, to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and laws. Represents the university at meetings, events and conferences. Participates in standing and ad-hoc campus committees. Creates, develops and implements programs to ensure employee safety. Develops and monitors key performance indicators utilizing data from various software systems. Serves as a backup for the Associate Vice President of Administration as needed. Performs other assigned job-related duties appropriate for the position. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, management, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Ten (10) years' experience in a plant operation preferably in a higher education. Five (5) years of experience planning and managing construction and renovation projects. Demonstrated experience working with local and state permitting agencies, including NJDEP, NJDCA, NJDOL, and similar organizations. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to work effectively with employees at all levels. Strong commitment to customer service, aptitude to implement quality improvements in a collaborative environment. Ability to establish the climate for and implement a shared vision of the department's role in the university. Must demonstrate strengths in technical knowledge, methods of operations of building maintenance and systems, leadership and supervisory skills, planning and assessment, human relations, budgeting and change management. OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform site inspections and respond to emergencies, which may involve walking, standing, or climbing. Must be available for emergencies as needed at all times. Must possess a valid driver's license. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience planning and managing state funded projects. Experience with Megamation Work Order or similar systems. Experience with facility master planning. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as a Professional Engineer, Architect, Landscape Architect or Planner. Certification as a Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) through APPA or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) through IFMA. Non-aligned salary range: $101,854.32- $135,805.76 This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit. Invitation to apply Interested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and submit a cover letter. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume. General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu. Please include with your inquiry the job requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department. Total Rewards: Click here to view the total rewards of working at WP William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information. EEO Statement William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit University Facts
Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University. We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series. Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey
just 20 miles from New York City
our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the university's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees. Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our university. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Administration, the Director of Physical Plant Operations provides managerial and technical oversight for the department, real property, grounds, utilities, and ensures a code compliant working environment. The director is responsible for managing the activities of the department's managerial, professional, administrative, building trade, and custodial staff. In collaboration with other department leaders, the Director of Physical Plant Operations will provide a safe, clean, modern environment that promotes learning and student success. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the development, operation and maintenance of the university's physical facilities. Promotes the efficient and effective operation of all building and campus infrastructure systems, including but not limited to buildings, building-specific mechanical systems, utilities, grounds, and equipment. Hires, trains, develops and mentors managerial, maintenance and administrative staff. Oversees the university's health, safety, and environmental compliance. Develops and manages renovation and repair projects from inception to completion. Advises other departments and key stakeholders on work orders and projects. Prepares bids and reviews specifications for equipment installation or replacement. Develops and implements preventive/planned maintenance programs for building specific mechanical systems. Develops, plans and budgets for headcount, equipment, supplies, utilities, and expenditures; exercises independent judgment and decision making in use of department budget and resources. Recommends, develops and implements cost-saving and energy-efficient projects. Participates in advancing the university's energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including but not limited to energy-related contract negotiations. Liaises with state, county, and city officials, including agencies such as NJDEP, NJDCA and NJDOL, to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and laws. Represents the university at meetings, events and conferences. Participates in standing and ad-hoc campus committees. Creates, develops and implements programs to ensure employee safety. Develops and monitors key performance indicators utilizing data from various software systems. Serves as a backup for the Associate Vice President of Administration as needed. Performs other assigned job-related duties appropriate for the position. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, management, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Ten (10) years' experience in a plant operation preferably in a higher education. Five (5) years of experience planning and managing construction and renovation projects. Demonstrated experience working with local and state permitting agencies, including NJDEP, NJDCA, NJDOL, and similar organizations. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to work effectively with employees at all levels. Strong commitment to customer service, aptitude to implement quality improvements in a collaborative environment. Ability to establish the climate for and implement a shared vision of the department's role in the university. Must demonstrate strengths in technical knowledge, methods of operations of building maintenance and systems, leadership and supervisory skills, planning and assessment, human relations, budgeting and change management. OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform site inspections and respond to emergencies, which may involve walking, standing, or climbing. Must be available for emergencies as needed at all times. Must possess a valid driver's license. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience planning and managing state funded projects. Experience with Megamation Work Order or similar systems. Experience with facility master planning. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as a Professional Engineer, Architect, Landscape Architect or Planner. Certification as a Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) through APPA or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) through IFMA. Non-aligned salary range: $101,854.32- $135,805.76 This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit. Invitation to apply Interested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and submit a cover letter. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume. General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu. Please include with your inquiry the job requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department. Total Rewards: Click here to view the total rewards of working at WP William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information. EEO Statement William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit University Facts