Job Details

Facilities Manager at TTU DFW

Position Number: 6514769
Location: Irving, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

Facilities Manager at TTU DFW
Irving
42102BR
TTU at DFW

Position Description
Oversees daily logistics, facilities, and IT services to support academic programs, events, and community engagement.

As the Facilities Manager, you will be the driving force behind the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of our Irving site. You'll oversee daily logistics, facilities, and IT services, mentor and supervise a skilled IT technician, and collaborate with a passionate team to support academic programs, events, and community engagement. Imagine leading a space where technology, learning, and innovation intersect. Your leadership will directly impact the experience of students, faculty, and guests. If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment, this is your opportunity to shape a growing university presence in North Texas.

Major/Essential Functions
As the Facilities Manager, you will be the driving force behind the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of our Irving site. You'll oversee daily logistics, facilities, and IT services, mentor and supervise a skilled IT technician, and collaborate with a passionate team to support academic programs, events, and community engagement. Imagine leading a space where technology, learning, and innovation intersect. Your leadership will directly impact the experience of students, faculty, and guests. If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment, this is your opportunity to shape a growing university presence in North Texas.

Major/Essential Functions:

Oversee day-to-day site operations, including facilities, maintenance, IT, fleet, property, health and safety, and security, ensuring functionality and compliance with university standards.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external parties to maintain facility and site infrastructure and address operational needs promptly.

Optimize resource utilization, monitor operational budgets, and implement policies and procedures to support efficient and cost-conscious site management.

Supervise and mentor the Sr. IT Support Technician, ensuring high-quality IT support, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Identify and implement innovative operational practices that enhance site performance and user experience.

Provide operational leadership and collaborate with event leads and site staff to coordinate logistics, technology setup, and vendor support, ensuring all technical, facility, and service needs are seamlessly met.

Lead long-term operational planning efforts that align with TTU DFW's academic mission and growth strategy, including forecasting infrastructure needs, evaluating service models, and contributing to strategic initiatives that enhance site impact, efficiency, and sustainability.
Identify and implement innovative operational practices that enhance site performance and user experience and support the development of new site uses and revenue-generating opportunities aligned with TTU DFW's strategic direction.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide staff and foster a positive work culture.
Ability to develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, safety, and operational excellence.
Strong project management capabilities and high attention to detail in planning, execution, and follow-through.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Customer service orientation with a focus on operational efficiency, responsiveness, and financial stewardship.
Demonstrated initiative and proactive problem-solving abilities.
Sound judgment and the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks independently.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with technology-enabled operations.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five years of administrative or management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in academic administration, higher education, or similar institutional settings.
Background in facility management, IT services, retail, or service-oriented environments.
Familiarity with Texas Tech University systems and processes.
Visionary thinker with a proactive approach to innovation and operational strategy.
Proven track record of project management and stakeholder engagement.
Experience in staff supervision, scheduling, and logistics coordination.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.