Moody Bible Institute
Director of Facilities
Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The Director of Facilities, under the direction of the Director of Strategy, Facilities & Public Safety, is a highly skilled and experienced leader who oversees and manages our facilities department. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our organization's facilities, in Chicago and Nationally, are well-maintained, functional, and safe for all occupants. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to optimize facility management processes and maximize operational efficiency.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Manages the daily operations of assigned facilities and programs including staff, contractors, and vendors.
Serves as an Essential Employee for emergency operations affecting College operations. Available 24/7 for all related incidents.
Administers, plans, and directs service contracts such as landscaping, custodial, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, pest control, generators, fire, life safety, work order management system, and snow removal operations.
Exercises discretion when making recommendations concerning appointment, retention, promotion, and assignments of Facilities Operations personnel, including close collaboration with Human Resources during the hiring process.
Collaborates with Director of Construction & Planning on all construction/renovation projects for all campus locations.
Collaborates with Procurement & Legal on written proposals for all building and ground maintenance service contracts and other maintenance services such as HVAC, custodial, elevators, generators, pest control and life safety equipment.
Participates in short- and long-term operational budget and capital budget development, identifies facility operation area expenses, and equipment needs.
Supervision of other employees; responsible for hiring, completing performance evaluations, setting goals, scheduling, making work assignments and approval of all disciplinary actions.
Serves as administrator responsible for facility safety standards and meeting physical ADA or code compliance.
Performs additional and special duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field and 8 years of experience including 5 years managerial experience.
Substantial technical and administrative skills and knowledge, including cost management, risk management and computerized maintenance management systems.
Experience in developing and managing a substantial budget in a university or other large organization. This includes the ability to create and evaluate analytical approaches and financial models for use in resource allocation.
Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of physical plant operations, maintenance, and repair.
Organizational development and leadership skills.
Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship.
Preferred Requirements
Experience in a leadership role within facility management.
Strong knowledge of facility operations and maintenance.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and facility management software.
Work Environment/Conditions
Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.
This is a full-time position that operates out of Moody’s Chicago Campus. Limited interstate travel may be required.
Additional Information
Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.
We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.
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Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Manages the daily operations of assigned facilities and programs including staff, contractors, and vendors.
Serves as an Essential Employee for emergency operations affecting College operations. Available 24/7 for all related incidents.
Administers, plans, and directs service contracts such as landscaping, custodial, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, pest control, generators, fire, life safety, work order management system, and snow removal operations.
Exercises discretion when making recommendations concerning appointment, retention, promotion, and assignments of Facilities Operations personnel, including close collaboration with Human Resources during the hiring process.
Collaborates with Director of Construction & Planning on all construction/renovation projects for all campus locations.
Collaborates with Procurement & Legal on written proposals for all building and ground maintenance service contracts and other maintenance services such as HVAC, custodial, elevators, generators, pest control and life safety equipment.
Participates in short- and long-term operational budget and capital budget development, identifies facility operation area expenses, and equipment needs.
Supervision of other employees; responsible for hiring, completing performance evaluations, setting goals, scheduling, making work assignments and approval of all disciplinary actions.
Serves as administrator responsible for facility safety standards and meeting physical ADA or code compliance.
Performs additional and special duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field and 8 years of experience including 5 years managerial experience.
Substantial technical and administrative skills and knowledge, including cost management, risk management and computerized maintenance management systems.
Experience in developing and managing a substantial budget in a university or other large organization. This includes the ability to create and evaluate analytical approaches and financial models for use in resource allocation.
Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of physical plant operations, maintenance, and repair.
Organizational development and leadership skills.
Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship.
Preferred Requirements
Experience in a leadership role within facility management.
Strong knowledge of facility operations and maintenance.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and facility management software.
Work Environment/Conditions
Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.
This is a full-time position that operates out of Moody’s Chicago Campus. Limited interstate travel may be required.
Additional Information
Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.
We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.
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