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General Director, Facilities Management

PageUp Desc Code CAM - General Director, Facilities Management

Function CAM - Campus Operations

Subfunction Facilities

Discipline Facilities Management

Career Track G - General Administration

Career Track Level Management / Leadership - Level 3

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 05

RANGE $102488 - $215224

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 05A

RANGE $112133 - $173807

Classification Information

Facilities Management

Facilities Management is responsible for coordinating multiple disciplines to ensure optimal operation and maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and facilities of the institution. Responsibilities typically span across construction, remodeling, renovation, and maintenance. Duties may require the incumbent to estimate cost of projects, write contracts, negotiate, and secure bids from contractors, and determine labor, materials, and equipment needed to complete projects.

Management / Leadership

Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 3

Director: Directs and controls the activities of multiple university units or leads a team of professionals with significant university wide impact. Typically has indirect reports. In charge of overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, etc. for the unit. Collaborates with executive leadership on establishing strategic goals across the function.

G - General Administration

Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Director within Engineering Services at Virginia Tech is responsible for providing high-level leadership and oversight of the Facilities Management function across the university. This role entails directing multiple teams or departments that are integral to the university's operations, including the planning, design, installation, construction, and maintenance of its physical spaces and infrastructure. The General Director plays a critical role in ensuring that all aspects of the university’s facilities—ranging from grounds and buildings to complex systems—are properly managed and maintained, contributing to a safe and efficient environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In this leadership capacity, the General Director oversees the coordination of construction, remodeling, renovation, and ongoing maintenance projects, ensuring that resources such as labor, materials, and equipment are effectively managed to meet the university’s needs. This position also involves significant responsibility for budgeting, financial planning, and contract management, including estimating project costs, negotiating bids, and writing contracts for external vendors and contractors. The General Director is accountable for developing and executing strategic goals for Facilities Management in alignment with the broader goals of Virginia Tech. They collaborate closely with executive leadership to set priorities, implement policies, and ensure that all facilities operations contribute to the long-term sustainability and success of the university. This includes making key decisions regarding staffing, training, and professional development, as well as ensuring that team members are aligned with the university’s objectives and work collaboratively to achieve them. Additionally, the General Director ensures compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and university policies in all facilities management activities. By providing strong leadership and effective resource management, the General Director plays a pivotal role in maintaining a world-class campus environment that supports the university’s mission of learning, research, and community engagement.