Director of Facilities – 39858 University Staff Description
University of Colorado | CU Denver
Campus: Denver
Work
Unit: Building Maintenance &
Operations
Job Title: Director of Facilities
Position #: 705577 – Requisition #: 39858
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The University of Colorado Denver Campus has an opening for a full-time
position (University Staff) – Director of Facilities.
The Facilities Management Department is dedicated to
promoting the university mission of education, research, patient care and community service by supporting the Facilities Projects process,
managing and maintaining Facilities Operations Programs, providing a safe physical environment and enhancing the quality of life of a
diverse campus culture.
The University of Colorado-Denver campus has approximately 1.3M maintenance square feet. This square footage
includes classrooms, offices, student residential and wellness facility spaces. The University of Colorado-Denver campus is located in the
heart of downtown Denver, and is adjacent to the Auraria campus, where the Community College of Denver and Metropolitan State University are
located.
The Director of Facilities Management for University of Colorado-Denver Campus provides strategic
leadership and hands-on oversight of all daily campus facilities operations at CU Denver campus. This role is responsible for the safe,
efficient, and sustainable management of university buildings, infrastructure, and grounds, ensuring the delivery of high-quality
maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping services. The Director sets clear performance expectations, ensures follow-through, and promotes
a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement. With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, the role
integrates sustainability into both daily operations and long-term planning. In close collaboration with university leadership and campus
stakeholders, this position aligns operational activities with institutional goals, advances capital and deferred maintenance initiatives,
and supports the university’s mission through excellence in facilities management.
The Director
of Facilities will be located at the CU Denver Campus, located in Denver, CO.
The
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working
environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Why work for
the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University
of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan
options - Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross
pay - Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year
(unlimited maximum accrual) - Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU
campuses - ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Minimum Qualifications:
architecture, construction management, business administration, public administration, or a directly related field from an accredited
institution.
least six (6) years of which must include significant supervisory and management responsibilities for both professional and non-professional
staff.
(CMMS).
Substitution: An advanced/post-graduate degree (Master’s degree or Doctorate) may be substituted for
experience on a year-for-year basis if the degree is in a field of study relevant and/or directly related to the industry and work
assignment.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred
Qualifications:
including direct responsibility for, physical asset maintenance and renewal; budget and expense management; personnel oversite and
leadership; contract development and management; collaboration with governmental organizations, businesses, contractors, and other
Universities.
and/or the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) organizations.
experience should be in a University setting, preferably with experience in maintaining University residential housing is
preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
digital communication, data visualization and analytics.
Demonstrated knowledge of commercial construction design, practices and standards. Demonstrated knowledge of Utilities production,
distribution and conservation practices.
and professional services.
and experience with maintenance of student residential facilities.
intelligence.
orally.
provide leadership, direction, and guidance to staff in order to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
administer, effectively plan, organize and direct a wide variety of facilities developmental and operational activities.
to develop and implement policies and complex administrative procedures, and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness.
Success in working with executive leadership of the university, deans, vice chancellors, regents, local and state government officials as
well as key campus stakeholders and stakeholder groups.
energy management programs.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and financial management.
and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Conditions of Employment:
current, valid Driver’s License.
test.
Operations Department Policies.
accommodation.
accommodation.
Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, with or without accommodation.
to push and pull frequently, with or without accommodation.
coordination, and near vision constantly.
able to use hearing and verbal communication constantly.
including snow, rain, heat, and cold.
able to work in areas where you may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or infectious materials.
operate moving equipment and work around machinery or moving equipment.
noise/vibrations.
willing and able to walk on uneven surfaces and climb on scaffolds/ladders.
rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
For full consideration, please submit the
following document(s):
1. Please submit a Letter of Interest describing relevant job experience as related to the knowledge, skills,
and abilities needed to be successful in this role.
2. Please submit Curriculum Vitae/Resume summarizing the candidate’s education
and work experience.
3. Please provide four professional references and one personal reference, to include name, address, appropriate
phone number, and e-mail address.
Questions should be directed to:
Gregory Gibson
Executive Director, Business
Maintenance and Operations
Screening begins on May 5, 2026. The screening and interview process will
continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply as early as possible in this process.
The hiring range for this position has been established as $136,248 – $154,458 annually.
This salary range represents the University’s reasonable and good faith estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of
posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are
treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act,
please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
The University of Colorado Denver Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and
secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for
all prospective employees.
CU Denver strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19
virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you
work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz,
you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or
volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll
in the occupational health medical
surveillance program.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
:
Facilities/Labor,Trades & Crafts Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 20693 – ADM AVCFM
BMO Anschutz Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: May 5, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name:
Gregory Gibson Posting Contact Email: gregory.gibson@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00705577
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=39858&lang=en
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