Associate Director, Facilities Operations

The Associate Director of Construction and Planning with IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations assists the Director in the overall management and supervision of construction and planning projects across UF/IFAS facilities statewide. Duties will include:

• Manages statewide construction and planning projects, including deferred maintenance, capital improvements, renovations, utility infrastructure, and maintenance-related projects. Develops project scopes, coordinates with design professionals, contractors, and subcontractors, and ensures successful project implementation. Works closely with user groups to meet project needs and schedules. Travel to IFAS sites statewide using state vehicles is required.

• Oversees project financials and planning, managing budgets and ensuring compliance with all procedures throughout the life of each project, including warranty and close-out. Routinely handles the most complex and larger IFAS projects.

• Directly supervises FPO project managers, including assigning projects, reviewing and approving funding requests, managing budgets, and conducting performance evaluations. Provides recommendations on hiring, termination, and approval of project contracts, ensuring adherence to UF policies and procedures.

• Provides expertise in facilities and infrastructure analysis, identifying solutions to reduce deferred maintenance and improve operational efficiency.

• Assists the Director in policy development and implementation, and performs other duties as assigned to support the department’s overall mission.

Commensurate with education and experience.

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and three or more references. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Must maintain a valid Florida driver's license.