Director of Facilities

About us: For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leadingaviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwidelocations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni aroundthe world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff areadvancing innovation across aviation, space, artificialintelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generationengineering. Working alongside industry leaders, governmentagencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges andshaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddlewill contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a communitydrivenby discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape thefuture of aerospace. Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paidleave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paidholidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coveragefor yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, anddiscounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age26.Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6%of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4%matching contribution - with no vesting period. Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personalleave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-timeemployees in your first year.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Five or more years of progressively responsible experience inphysical plant maintenance, facilities, construction, orengineering. Three or more years of supervisory experience, or a combinationof education and experience commensurate with the requirements ofthe position. Demonstrated knowledge of facilities management and/orauxiliary services principles and practices. Knowledge of construction rules, regulations, and compliancerequirements. Knowledge of RFP and bidding processes, as well as contractualterms and conditions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction drawingsand specifications. Ability to interpret financial reports and legaldocuments. Demonstrated ability to negotiate contract terms. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to exercise independent judgment, make decisions, andresolve problems with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading facilities operations in a complex campus, institutional, higher education, or similarly diverseenvironment. Experience managing multiple facilities trades and servicefunctions simultaneously. Experience overseeing large-scale construction, renovation, orcapital improvement projects. Experience managing contractors, consultants, and competitivebidding processes. Experience with strategic facilities planning, preventativemaintenance programs, and long-term capital planning. Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, andproblem-solving skills. Work Environment This position is based on the Prescott campus and requires theability to work across indoor and outdoor environments and respondto facilities needs as necessary. The position is on call at allhours of the day, with minimal travel required. The positiondescription notes exposure to changing weather conditions, confinedspaces, and hazardous materials. Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where allindividuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that allfaculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equalopportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employmentdecisions - including hiring, promotions, compensation, and otherterms of employment - based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discriminationand harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by universitypolicy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancystatus, or any other status protected by federal, state, or locallaw, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website .