Executive Director Facilities Planning, Operations & Construction
El Camino College
Executive Director Facilities Planning, Operations & Construction
Req: C2526-017
Division: Facilities Planning & Services
Close Date: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services or assigned administrator, the Executive Director provides strategic leadership and professional oversight for all District facilities and facility-related operations. This includes capital planning, design, and development; capital projects and other construction; general maintenance; energy management; custodial services; campus grounds; and other related campus services. Environmental and safety programs are implemented and monitored in collaboration with the Office of Workplace Safety & Risk Management and Campus Police.
Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the assigned unit, department, and division; lead by example; actively participate in and support College-wide shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among assigned staff; and promote, foster, and facilitate an organizational culture of customer service, teamwork, and innovation.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead, supervise, and train Facilities management to ensure technical competencies are up-to-date and relevant (i.e., relevant knowledge in HVAC systems, plumbing, carpentry, electrical wiring, janitorial services, landscaping, locking systems, etc.) Ensure that direct reports are skilled in project management, budget administration, employee relations, and team building. Ensure Facilities management uphold compliance with all applicable codes and regulations including State Education Code, building codes, OSHA, AHERA, and ADA laws.
Manage and participate in the department's annual budget development process. Forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies based on historical trends and appropriately sourced data.
Monitor and approve expenditures. Implement budget adjustments as needed.
Ensure facilities-related online databases (internal and external) are maintained and updated.
Chair the Facilities Steering Committee. Develop and oversee District-wide conservation programs and sustainability initiatives in consultation with the Facilities Steering Committee. Advance an effective process of collaboration and collegial consultation conducted with integrity and respect to inform and strengthen decision-making.
Assist in resolving staff, faculty, and/or student problems within or forwarded to Facilities. Provide guidance, feedback, and follow-up to resolve problems and build a cohesive campus community.
ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies, and requirements for facilities, operations, and construction initiatives and ensure compliance with the College's policies, procedures, and practices.
Strengthen department processes and services through the effective and efficient use of assessment, program review, planning, and resource allocation. Establish and implement priorities in conjunction with the College's comprehensive planning and budgeting guidelines. Implement a departmental structure that maximizes utilization of resources and ensures effective and efficient delivery of services.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, architecture, construction management, facilities management, or related field.
Experience: Management level work experience in: leadership, technical knowledge, communication, interpersonal skills, accounting, budgeting, finance, labor relations, staff supervision, construction, facilities management, procurement, working with OSHA/ AHERA/ADA codes and regulations, program development, and project management.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid California driver's license.
(Note that for travel reimbursements, a valid California driver's license and successful completion of the District's Defensive Driver Training program is required.)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable Education: Master's degree or possession of a General Contractor's License or nationally recognized Facilities/Construction Management Certification.
Desirable Experience: Previous experience in an educational setting with responsibility for facilities planning, maintenance, or construction.
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:
• Uniform Building Code (UBC), California Building Code, California Occupational Safety and Health Act (CalOSHA), California Public Contracts Code, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other related laws and regulations.
• State of California Capital Outlay and the Deferred Maintenance Programs for Community Colleges.
• California Public Contracts Code and Education Code.
• Division of State Architect protocols, procedures, and requirements.
• LEED certification process.
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process and requirements.
• Comprehension of strategic planning for capital projects, long- and short-range maintenance projects, and related safety/environmental requirements including appropriate budgeting, inventory, and staffing levels.
• Knowledge of public works and contracting procedures and related regulations.
Abilities/Skills:
• Effectively and accurately read, interpret, and follow Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Skilled in directing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating the work of others.
• Skilled in computer data entry, modification, and data retrieval.
• Skilled in researching and compiling statistical, financial, and other data for reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate in-person, over the phone, and in writing with people at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with people of diverse cultures and language groups, and with people who have disabilities.
• Ability to visually inspect facilities, operations, and construction sites.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
SALARY: The starting salary range $206,532 (Annually)
Placement on the salary schedule will be based on verified years of experience, and scope and breath of expertise, education, and professional development. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step 6 is reached ($239,472 annually).
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
Online application: http://www.elcamino.edu/jobs
Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
Pertinent transcripts (PDF format only) as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.
