Job Description

Position Title:

Senior Manager Facilities Services

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience

Facilities Planning and Management seeks a dynamic, experienced leader to provide leadership and direction for a Facilities Services team. This pivotal role involves managing the daily operations of facilities maintenance, grounds, and custodial services and personnel. This position requires a strategic approach to assigning and prioritizing work, scheduling staff, and establishing quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership track record and proven experience in all phases of project management with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners across an organization.

Example of Duties:

• Assists with the management and daily operations of maintenance, grounds care, and custodial activities by providing leadership and development to students and staff.
• Establishes, updates, and reviews department policies and procedures to assure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Provides technical service to solve complex maintenance problems.
• Markets building maintenance department services and acts as a liaison for the department with various units, including internal and external customers.
• Evaluates and optimizes functional operations, processes, and procedures.
• Ensures operational consistency, compliance, and effective workflow management across facilities services.
• Oversees building maintenance budget and inventory, ensuring the availability of supplies, tools, and equipment needed to complete maintenance work.
• Participates in short and long-term strategic planning.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and applicable federal, state, and local rules.
• Implements and refines emergency response plans for facilities-related incidents, responsible for adhering to IOSHA regulations and compliance.
• Manages customer relationships by identifying needs, advising on services, and soliciting feedback.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Experience in facilities management or a closely related field, with a strong emphasis on maintenance, campus services, and custodial operations management.

• Advanced knowledge of regulatory management, particularly involving IOSHA regulations, safety regulations, building codes, and compliance with federal, state, and local rules.

• Leadership experience in personnel management, including improving communication, facilitating opportunities for employee development, and conducting performance reviews.

• Knowledge of operational processes and procedures related to service requests, work orders, and service delivery.

• Experience with managing and overseeing maintenance budget.

Department Description:
Facilities Planning and Management is a service organization working to enrich, support and preserve the Iowa State University campus. We are composed of more than 450 full-time and a large number of student employees dedicated to trades, support and professional services to the University. The term "facilities" refers to all the buildings, grounds, walks, drives, parking lots, and utility systems belonging to ISU, which means our staff covers nearly every facet of campus.

Department Website:
Facilities Planning and Management

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 14, 2026.

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS811

Original Posting Date:

June 3, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R19333

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.