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General Administration & Management
Planning, Design & Construction
Director of Building Services and Operations
The University of Chicago Law School
The University of Chicago Law School is seeking a Director of Building Services and Operations to lead its facilities operations function for a building complex of 220,000 square feet, including physical plant and grounds maintenance, improvements, and security. The individual in this role will regularly interact with the Law School’s faculty, students, and staff and is the principal liaison with the University’s Facilities Services department and facilities related vendors. This position directly supervises two full time Local 743 Union staff on the building services team, the Law School Visitor Control Attendant, and security guards.
Responsibilities
- Ensures timely and high-quality delivery of services through direct staff support, coordination with University service departments, and arranging contracted work.
- Evaluates and reviews operating practices and processes for their effectiveness and efficiency on an ongoing basis. Establishes performance metrics and creates tools to measure effective operations.
- Works closely with the Law School Events department to support high volume of conference, meeting, and event logistics, including set ups and breakdowns, access control needs, and contracted services (security, custodial, etc.).
- Ensures regular inspections of buildings, equipment and/or surrounding grounds for deficiencies and potential safety, health, or code problems.
- Manages Law School Reception and supervises the Law School Visitor Control Attendant. Handles temporary coverage needs with security guards. Supervises the building services team.
- Coordinates all staff and faculty office moves and preparation of offices for new faculty and staff.
- Maintains building security and safety by owning card access function and oversight of evening/weekend security personnel.
- Manages the budget process for facilities, including budget forecasting, development, management and reporting.
- Coordinates parking needs, both for long-term permit holders as well as short-term sales of day passes.
- Develops short- and long-range plans for facility development, maintenance and expansion to support the needs and goals of the Law School.
- Serves as the primary liaison with University departments such as Facilities Services, Police, Risk Management, Parking, Environmental Health and Safety, and Security Systems.
- Sets building hours for academic, holiday, and break periods, updating building signage and card access settings accordingly.
- Serves as the Law School project manager for capital projects, including new construction and renovation, and other facilities-related projects.
- Manages telecommunication needs such as new employee setup, voicemail and forwarding services, physical phones for events, and troubleshooting phone issues.
- Maintains building floor plans, construction documents, space utilization data, and equipment inventory.
- Manages mail carrier accounts (USPS, FedEx) and interdepartmental billing for outgoing mail. Occasionally renegotiates meter lease.
- Develops and maintains AHU fan schedules to meet energy efficiency goals. Supports other sustainability initiatives where possible.
- Supervises movement of equipment and materials, maintains building security, and maintains information on building blue prints, space utilization data and equipment.
- Coordinates with staff from other units and supervises the work of contractors as well as facilities union and/or non-union staff.
- Performs other related work as needed.
For full details and to apply, visit: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chicago-IL/Director-of-Building-Services-and-Operations_JR30670.
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$85,000.00 - $93,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Assistant Director of Building & Grounds
Holderness School
Assistant Director of Building & Grounds
Optimal Start Date: Late Fall 2025
Overview
Located amid the lakes and mountains of central New Hampshire, Holderness School is a traditional co-ed independent secondary school, serving grades 9-12. Holderness strives to strike a balance in fostering the resources of the mind, body, and spirit: the mind through a challenging college preparatory curriculum; the body through outdoor activities and required interscholastic athletics; and the spirit through school and community service and affiliation with the Episcopal Church. Holderness remains, by choice, a small school where everybody plays an important role, and where students, faculty, and staff maintain close personal relationships.
The Position
Holderness School seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as Assistant Director of Buildings & Grounds within the Building & Grounds (B&G) Department. This position reports directly to the Director of Buildings & Grounds and supervises all buildings and grounds personnel, with the exception of the administrative assistant. This salaried (exempt) position requires a dedicated individual with strong leadership skills and a background in facilities maintenance. The successful candidate will lead by example by modeling hard work, thoughtful work practices, and good communication. This management position requires periodic hands-on work, as possible and as needed. Some evening and weekend work will be required to support special events, snow removal, physical plant emergencies, etc.
Responsibilities
Supervision and Management
With direction from the Director of Buildings & Grounds, the Assistant Director of Buildings & Grounds manages a department of nine full-time employees as well as additional seasonal and part-time employees. The Assistant Director ensures that work carried out by the team is performed safely, efficiently, in a timely fashion, and to the appropriate standard of quality and compliance.
* Supervision of a team of employees in a wide range of functional areas including, grounds, building repairs, maintenance, preventative maintenance, automotive and equipment repair, central heating plant, hockey rink, snow removal, and athletics grounds
* Managing and assigning work orders
* Project management as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds
* Faculty housing and office moves
* Event set up and breakdown
* Trash removal, recycling, and proper disposal of hazardous waste
* Assist FD in long-term budget planning
* The successful candidate will see themselves as an important part of the school’s risk management team \
Other Duties:
* Sharing oversight of ice rink mechanical room during hockey season (November-March)
* Participating in weekend B&G on-call rotation
* Sitting on the Safety Committee
* Approving B&G employee timesheets
* Reporting employee injuries to FD and HR Director
* Scheduling and overseeing contractors
* Procuring supplies and materials
* Cutting keys and pinning Best Access System cores
* Addressing safety and disciplinary matters within the department in conjunction with FD
* Sharing responsibility with FD for B&G departmental annual reviews
* Serving as the primary point of contact for B&G when the FD is away from campus
* Create work orders based on observations of needs on campus
* Other duties as assigned by FD
Required Skills and Education
The successful candidate will possess the following:
* Significant experience in successfully managing a team of people is a must
* Strong background in building maintenance, construction, and grounds maintenance
* Solid understanding of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems
* High School degree or equivalent (post-secondary or trade school education desirable)
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Budget management experience
* Ability to motivate a diverse group of individuals
* Ability to read construction drawings
* Ability to effectively communicate by email
* Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
Highly desirable skills include:
* EPA RRP certification
* AHERA asbestos training
* OSHA training
* HazWaste training
* Trade license
* Experience with commercial doors and hardware
* APPA or IFMA certification
The Process
If interested in this position, please send a resume with a letter of interest to holderness-employment@holderness.org. Priority consideration will be given to application materials received before October 31, 2025.
Holderness School offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement match, professional development opportunities, use of grounds and facilities, and meals in our dining hall when school is in session for you and your family. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Holderness School is an equal-opportunity employer and will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant in any manner prohibited by law.
https://www.holderness.org/fs/resource-manager/view/695328d0-8151-4553-833b-8d305bb85c26
CEFP preferred.
Executive Director of Landscape and Grounds
The University of Alabama
Executive Director of Landscape and Grounds at the University of Alabama
As the state's flagship research institution, The University of Alabama is known as the Capstone. Founded in 1831, The University of Alabama has always focused on being the best. Today, world-class faculty continue to guide our students to reach their highest potential and make a positive impact in our community, in our state, and around the world. UA educates and graduates more students than any other university in the state.
For additional information about the University of Alabama, please go to: https://www.ua.edu/
Job Summary: The Executive Director of Landscape and Grounds drives the strategic vision, operational excellence, health, and beauty of the University’s landscapes and green spaces, helping guarantee that every member of the campus community enjoys a safe and beautiful environment that contributes positively to the overall student, faculty, staff, and visitor experience. Provides comprehensive oversight of campus landscapes and the management of the Grounds department, including establishing and implementing short-term and long-range department goals, objectives, strategic plans, standard operating procedures, performance standards, best management practices, quality control, landscape design, regulatory compliance, and asset management. Focuses on aesthetic and functional aspects of Landscape and Grounds, ensuring that each space serves students, faculty, staff, and visitors effectively. Ensures the consistent sustainable attractiveness of the campus grounds.
Additional Department Summary: Provides strategic leadership and operational expertise in a people-centric approach to ensure that the University’s grounds and facilities exceed institutional standards. Ensures that the University’s grounds and facilities are more than mere backdrops for campus life but are integral and directly support the University’s Mission and Goals of providing inspiring, well-maintained, and functional spaces.
Serves as a key member of the leadership team. The units reporting to this position include a team of approximately 90 employees, including managers. The team maintains and enhances the landscape and grounds across 300 buildings on 1,400 acres and is committed to providing efficient, well-maintained, comfortable, and inspiring spaces for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Ensures the grounds serve as catalysts for academic success, campus pride, and institutional growth through sustainable planning, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in turf and turfgrass management, landscape design/architecture, plant science, horticulture, agriculture, or a closely related field and eight (8) years of landscape or grounds experience to include some management experience; OR master's degree in turf and turfgrass management, landscape design/architecture, plant science, horticulture, agriculture, or a closely related field and six (6) years of landscape or grounds experience to include some management experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of landscape design, landscape and grounds management, landscape and grounds maintenance, and operational support. Ability to lead strategically. Outstanding collaboration skills. Ability to develop a culture of process improvement, performance excellence, operational expertise, customer service, and accountability. Ability to encourage professional development, mentor staff, and foster cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across campus and the community. Ability to maintain a people-centric approach to ensure that the university’s grounds and facilities exceed institutional standards for excellence. Proven competency collaborating with a large customer base with ability to determine effective solutions of grounds maintenance needs and personnel actions. Ability to impart quality and customer service principles to the organization. Excellent human relations skills and the ability to develop multi-functional teams. Deeply knowledgeable project leader who can constantly work to improve the quality of project deliverables. Excellent level of interpersonal skills to include strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong decision-making, planning, organizational, and problem-resolution skills. Strong relationship-building and communication skills with both internal and external constituents. Demonstrated ability to function within a complex environment. Demonstrated ability to manage and develop employees and relationships. Ability to inspire a high level of commitment and performance from employees and influence outcomes. Effective ability to lead, participate in, and actively manage change in the business environment. Ability to deliver clear, focused explanations of complex issues for varied audiences. Proven team builder who must be able to demonstrate a commitment to service delivery to all customers.
Preferred Qualifications: Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience, including management of large organizations. Ten (10) years of experience in creating and developing landscape designs and specifications. Experience managing an annual budget of $3 million or higher.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution.
How to Apply: Please use the following link to apply for this position:
VP-Facilities Operations & Maintenance
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Job Description
Join St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where we are united by a mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases. As VP of Facilities Operations, you will provide strategic leadership, management, and oversight of all buildings, infrastructure, and grounds, ensuring our physical environment continues to meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence in support of groundbreaking research and compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership and direction for the management and operation of all facilities, infrastructure, and grounds across the St. Jude campus.
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Align facility operations and long-term capital planning with institutional priorities, optimizing resources and strengthening stakeholder confidence through data-informed decision-making.
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Drive a culture of operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Facilities team.
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Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders—including executive leadership, staff, and researchers—as well as external partners, vendors, utilities, and regulatory agencies such as Factory Mutual.
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Oversee cost-effective programs for energy management, preventive maintenance, deferred maintenance, engineering, and work order management.
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Collaborate with the Critical Event Planning and Response team to design and implement emergency preparedness and disaster recovery strategies.
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Partner with Campus Planning and Analytics to maintain the facility condition assessment and the 10-year capital plan.
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Work with Design and Construction and institutional partners to develop and maintain facility design standards.
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Ensure full regulatory compliance and adherence to safety standards in all aspects of facility operations.
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Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to continuously enhance operational efficiency and resilience.
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Lead the development and management of the facilities operations budget, ensuring cost-effective and transparent resource utilization.
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Oversee contracts, procurement strategies, and vendor relationships related to facility services and equipment.
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Promote professional development through mentoring, training, and certification opportunities for staff.
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Foster a safety-first culture that prioritizes well-being, productivity, and service excellence.
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Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and institutional goals.
Minimum Education and Training
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Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.
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Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum Experience
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Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management or operations, preferably within a healthcare or research environment.
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Certified Healthcare Facility Management (CHFM) and APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) or similar credential preferred.
No Search Firms
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
CEFP preferred.
Project Manager, Facilities
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Position Title: Project Manager, Facilities Link to apply
Department: Facilities Planning, Design and Construction
High Level Position Summary:
Performs under direct supervision of the Director of the Office of Planning, Design and Construction, and in partnership with the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC). Provides professional expertise, management, and oversight necessary to ensure the successful planning and delivery of new construction and existing building renovation projects, from project conception through final completion and closeout. Works with stakeholders to develop project scope and cost estimates. Executes and communicates project scope based on assessment of program, budget, building structure, utility infrastructure, and code compliance. Develops, evaluates, and presents alternatives relating to scope, budget, and schedule.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Project Management – 60%
- Function as the Project Manager on assigned projects, with prime responsibility for all aspects of project management, including stakeholder communication, scope identification, project planning, cost estimating, funding, contracting, construction coordination, FF&E procurement, move management, warranty coordination, and project closeout.
- Act as lead liaison with stakeholders for the duration of projects, effectively communicating information relating to scope, budget, schedule, and other status related issues.
- For complete list see job application site
Project Planning and Development – 30%
- Work with customers at all levels including, but not limited to, Directors, Deans, faculty and staff, and AHEC to develop project requirements and translate such into a scope of work to be used in preparing construction designs and specifications.
- Provide technical advice and recommendations relative to potential impacts to utility infrastructure, structural systems, and code compliance issues involved in proceeding with the design and construction of a proposed project.
- For complete list see job application site
Supervision and Other – 10%
- This position does not supervise.
- Perform other tasks or special projects as required.
Qualifications: For complete list of qualifications see job application site
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in candidates who will best contribute to the University.
Schedule Information:
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Exempt
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Evenings and Weekend Work: rarely
Schedule: Hybrid schedule requiring in person work with the flexibility of some remote work opportunities (subject to supervisor approval)
Travel: rarely
Salary for Announcement - The anticipated hiring range is $67,000 - $75,500.For complete salary information see job application site
Director, Planning & Design
Salt Lake Community College
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Facilities Services, the Director of Planning and Design provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for campus-wide planning, design, and development initiatives. This role ensures that the physical environment of the college aligns with institutional goals, supports student success, and responds to the evolving needs of academic programs, workforce development, and community engagement.
The Director serves as a key advisor and delegate for the Associate Vice President, collaborating across college departments to deliver integrated solutions for new construction, renovations, and long-range master planning. The position leads efforts at all levels of planning and design processes, pre-construction, site development, and space utilization across all campuses. As an integral part of the project team, the Director consults with the project team throughout the execution of each project. With 5 direct reports, this position oversees approximately 15 employees, including architectural staff, interior design specialists, a Furniture and Moving crew, and college Fire Marshalls.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities and Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Lead and coordinate strategic planning for facilities development, including master planning, capital projects, and space programming.
- Oversee pre-construction design and feasibility studies, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and sustainability goals.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including Construction & Trades, Plant Operations, Grounds, Customer Service, Maintenance, Real Estate and Custodial Services—and external agencies to deliver responsive and inclusive design solutions.
- Manage space inventory and reporting, ensuring compliance with oversight agencies and optimizing space utilization across the college.
- Guide the design and execution of remodeling projects and capital development initiatives, fostering innovation and efficiency.
- Champion design standards and user-centered planning practices that reflect the college’s mission and the varied needs of students, faculty, and staff.
- Act as a strategic partner to academic and administrative units, translating programmatic needs into physical space solutions.
- Supervise planning and design staff, and the Furniture and Moving crew, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Represent Facilities Services in cross-functional committees and planning groups, including design coordination, sustainability initiatives, and capital improvement prioritization.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required.
Five (5) years of related full-time employment in the areas of planning, design, and leading teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree,.Facilities knowledge, Proven leadership skills.
Salary Range: $3,718.57 - $4,000.86 Semi-Monthly,
$89,245.65 - $96,020.69 Annually
Please apply at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/slcc
Application due by November 9th.
Vice President of Capital and Construction
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University seeks a dynamic, strategic leader to serve as its next Vice President of Capital and Construction (VPCC).
Under the general supervision of the Senior Vice President of Capital Strategy, Real Estate, and Development, the VPCC will provide leadership, direction, and oversight on all phases of procurement, design, and construction for a $5B five-year capital program. In collaboration with the SVP and the Senior Director of Planning & Architecture, the VPCC will oversee the feasibility, program, and budget development, conceptual design, university and trustee approval and governance of all major capital projects. The VPCC will assist the SVP and Senior Director of Finance in the annual preparation of the university’s 5-year capital budget.
In this role, the VPCC will:
- Work closely with the Planning and Architecture team in a “dotted line” relationship throughout the project life cycle; with Planning and Architecture, may play a leading role at times during programming, preconstruction, or construction administration, VPCC retains responsibility for the success of projects at all phases.
- Collaborate with the Government Affairs and Communications teams in a “dotted line” relationship throughout the project life cycle, but particularly regarding entitlements and construction impacts.
- Coordinate and recommend activities associated with project assignments, evaluations, and disciplinary actions for assigned personnel.
- Assist SVP with formulating and implementing policy, recommending changes, establishing objectives, goals, and KPIs.
- Develop a talent pipeline from Project Manager through Director to build the next generation of project leaders; take a direct interest in the professional development of team members and the development of an “ownership mentality.”
- Provide inclusive planning and review approach with University operations, maintenance, management, and service peers to deliver projects that are appropriate for their function, easy to maintain, durable, energy efficient, integrated with existing systems, and aligned with the strategic mission.
Successful candidates will have 25+ years of construction management experience gained through a combination of general construction and development execution with a proven track record of providing excellent customer service to internal and external clientele, 15+ years progressively responsible management experience with both projects and professional staff, and a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
Please direct all nominations and inquiries to the WittKieffer team at JHUVPCC@wittkieffer.com. Candidates should provide a resume and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Profile. Application materials should be submitted by using the WittKieffer Candidate Portal.
Competitive salary range budgeted up to $450K, with flexibility based on experience and background. For benefits information, please visit: Benefits & Worklife Resources
The Office leads JHU efforts to foster an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination and harassment. In its role, OIE ensures compliance with affirmative action and equal opportunity laws, investigates discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, and serves as a central resource for those with disabilities or those who require religious accommodation.