Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance

University of Idaho
University of Idaho

Operations

USD 140k+ / year

Posted on Jul 8, 2026

Position Details

Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP005357P
Position Title Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance
Division/College DFA Operations
Department DFA Operations Officer
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
The Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance provides leadership, technical direction, and business process oversight of University of Idaho Facilities Operations and Maintenance as well as capital planning and operational oversight for the utility public private partnership (P3). Supported by over 50 staff members, this position oversees the effective, accessible, and sustainable building system operations and maintenance for university facilities, while providing engineering support and ensuring world-class customer service to campus users.

This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:
  • Oversee the effective, accessible, and sustainable operations and maintenance of the university’s facilities, building systems, and physical environment
  • Oversee, direct, and perform capital planning and engineering review for the utility P3
  • Serve as the university liaison and primary business partner to the utility P3 system Operator
  • Oversee the design, implementation, improvement, and operations of an effective maintenance work order system
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and improvement of the facilities preventative maintenance program
  • Direct the effective use of technology in maintenance and operations processes
  • Provide engineering support for operations and maintenance activities and utility capital planning
  • Participate in university capital planning for deferred maintenance, alterations, and repairs
  • Advance the university’s education and research missions by creating a welcoming, safe and comfortable physical environment
  • Ensure timely, effective, efficient, and professional customer service
  • Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
  • Eight years of leadership experience in facilities management, operations and maintenance, engineering, utilities, or public administration including:
    • Planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating projects, programs, and initiatives
    • Leadership of maintenance, capital planning, business, and financial operations
    • Strategic planning, design, and deployment
    • Resolving conflict and addressing competing interests
    • Building accountability, respect, and performance within a team
    • Process improvement
    • Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
    • Collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings, and generating strategies for leadership
Required Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, construction management, architecture, organizational management, public administration, business administration or project management
Required Other
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to work nonstandard business hours and respond to emergencies and university closures
Additional Preferred
Advanced Degrees and Certifications:
  • Master’s Degree in engineering, organizational management, construction management, architecture, public administration, business administration, project management, or other field related to facilities management, operations and maintenance, or utilities
  • Current Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential
Experience
  • Experience with P3s
  • Experience in LEED and International Energy Code
  • Experience in district and building level utility systems
  • Higher education work experience
  • Experience applying project management principles to cross-functional projects or change initiatives
  • Excellent writing and analytical skills
  • Proactive, strategic approach to work with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
  • Expertise in prioritizing workflow and managing resources
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to maintain attention to detail and high standards for deliverables and outcomes
  • Ability to interact and influence at the most senior levels of an organization and to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives
  • Commitment to community engagement as a representative of the university and facilities team
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • Ability to work outdoors and indoors in inclement weather and conditions
  • Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $140,000 or higher, commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 07/07/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.

To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than July 28th.

In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. List of References
  3. Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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    • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
    • Chronicle
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    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
    • Indeed.com
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    • Other Venue
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    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
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