Program Operations Director Jobs in Palm City, FL

Join a mission-driven team at Indian River State College, where your leadership helps shape safe, sustainable, and inspiring learning environments for our students and community. As the Director of Facilities & Plant Operations, you'll guide the strategy, people, and projects that keep our multi-campus College running smoothly. This role blends high-level planning with hands-on oversight-leading construction and renovation efforts, managing energy and utility operations, and ensuring every facility meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and care.

You'll mentor and empower a skilled team, partner with architects, engineers, and contractors, and steward both operating and capital budgets to bring complex projects to life on time and within scope. If you bring deep experience in construction management, a steady leadership presence, and a passion for creating environments where students and staff can thrive, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact at The River.

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida's Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor's degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student's and employee's story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that's supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer
At Indian River State College, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.

Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.

Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.

Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.

Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under Administrative guidance this position provides , direction, and guidance for the College's campuses and facilities. Provides long-range income and manpower resource based on campus indicators. Monitors facilities operations and related issues in areas of facility and construction; industrial maintenance and repair; and energy management. Prepares and monitors operating and capital budgets. Oversees and supervises staff while monitoring architects, engineers, general contractors, and business partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Supervises work of other supervisors/managers, including , assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, implements and administers facility projects and services impacting the College District. Coordinates construction work and project management. Manages the College utility usage for the District.
• Review and process applications for building permits related to construction, alteration, repair, remodeling, or demolition of structures.
• Manages architects, engineers, general contractors, and business partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Provides contract administration for architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• Directs and oversees managers and staff. Prioritizes and assigns work for other supervisors and managers; conducts performance evaluations; and, ensures staff are trained; makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Conduct on-site inspections of construction projects at various stages to verify compliance with the Florida Building Code, local amendments, and approved plans.
• Works with subordinate managers to solve service order backlogs and scheduling issues. Resolves customer complaints.
• Enforce compliance with local zoning laws, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Administers and implements operational and programmatic goals, board policies, administrative procedures, standard procedures and guidelines, and services. Establishes, monitors, evaluates, and improves processes, procedures, and standards as needed.
• Oversees the operating budget and capital budget for Facilities to ensure funds are spent appropriately.
• Collaborates with multiple internal departments, academic units, other organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities district-wide as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a closely related field of study required.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of related experience in construction management.
• Eight plus (8+) years of related experience preferred
• Three (3+) years of supervisory experience required
• OR an equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
• Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices
• Knowledge of public safety and security procedures
• Skill in maintaining accurate records of permits issued, inspections conducted, and any violations found.
• Skill in budget/resource management
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in independent decision-making
• Skill in people leadership and supervision
• Skill in organization, coordination and management
• Skill in program development and process improvement
• Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices
• Knowledge and application of organizational and time management principles
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, solving problems, and projects.
• Some evening and weekend work.
• On-call as needed.
• Ability to be flexible, use initiative, be efficient, work well with others, and be self-motivated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a non-traditional work environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a non-traditional work setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy (over 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate various equipment required to perform job; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Must have the ability to drive a golf cart. May be exposed to various hazardous conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, infectious disease, moving vehicles, electrical current, chemicals, tight spaces or high places, moving mechanical parts, etc.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.