Associate Director - GTRI Support Services

Job Title: Associate Director - GTRI Support Services
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 304632
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Manage facilities operations and real estate services for GTRI. Responsibilities include oversight of day-to-day building operations, mission-critical data center operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, custodial and grounds services, service desk/work order management, vendor performance, and utilities and infrastructure stewardship. The role also oversees owned and leased property portfolio activities, including lease administration, property management coordination, support for real estate strategy, facility condition assessment, and lifecycle planning. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a consistent basis with GTRI management and staff, contractors, vendors, landlords, and campus support units. This position typically will advise and counsel GTRI leadership. This position will supervise: Assigned staff.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -
Plan and oversee day-to-day facilities operations for GTRI locations, including building operations, service delivery, and operational support functions.

Job Duty 2 -
Manage operations for mission-critical data center facilities, including power, cooling, environmental controls, redundancy, uptime, reliability, and continuity of operations.

Job Duty 3 -
Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for buildings, grounds, utilities, infrastructure, and data center support systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Job Duty 4 -
Oversee custodial, grounds, exterior services, service desk/work order management, and other outsourced facilities services to ensure responsiveness, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Job Duty 5 -
Manage vendor and contractor performance for facilities and data center-related services to ensure compliance, service continuity, and effective operational support.

Job Duty 6 -
Direct management of the owned and leased property portfolio, including property management coordination, lease administration, and support for real estate strategy and portfolio optimization.

Job Duty 7 -
Oversee utilities and infrastructure stewardship, facility condition assessments, and lifecycle planning to support long-range reliability, renewal, and capital planning to support long-range reliability, renewal, and investment needs.

Job Duty 8 -
Plan, organize, and supervise staff activities and lead initiatives related to safety, regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, business continuity, and continuous improvement in facilities and data center operations.

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field / equivalent experience

Required Experience
6+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree in related field

Preferred Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive facilities management experience
Minimum 5 years of hands-on data center design, construction, and operations experience

Professional certifications: PE, PMP, CFM, LEED AP, or CDCP/CDCS

Experience in research, laboratory, or higher education environments
Familiarity with federal contracting and compliance requirements
Knowledge of sustainable building practices and energy management
Experience with mission-critical infrastructure (Tier III/IV data centers)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale construction projects ($5M+)
Proven track record in real estate transactions and lease negotiations
Strong budget management experience with multi-million-dollar portfolios
Experience with capital planning and long-range infrastructure strategy
Knowledge of building codes, life safety systems, and regulatory compliance
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
This position is located in Atlanta, GA
Salary Job Grade C12
Salary range is dependent on candidates experiences and skills that ranges from $96,906- $131,793.
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Other information Required

• In order to be considered for the position, candidates must submit any certifications and licenses with resume.

Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/ Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check, which will include a credit check and MVR screening. Please visit: https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest