Assistant Director of Facilities, Planning & Construction / Physical Plant Supervisor

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Working Title:

Assistant Director of Facilities, Planning & Construction / Physical Plant Supervisor

Institution:

Century College

Classification Title:

Physical Plant Supervisor

Bargaining Unit / Union:

216: Middle Management Association

City:

White Bear Lake

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$35.38 - $53.04

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Assistant Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction leads the planning, execution, and oversight of campus facilities projects, including new construction, renovations, maintenance, and grounds improvements. As the College’s primary project manager, this role directs all phases of project delivery—from concept development and permitting through design, bidding, construction, and closeout—ensuring alignment with institutional goals, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance. The Assistant Director collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and campus stakeholders to deliver safe, sustainable, and high-performing projects. The role works closely with the Director of Facilities providing strategic leadership in facilities management best practices, including budgeting, procurement, energy efficiency, and adherence to building codes and standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Exercise supervisory authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered and employees under the supervisor’s jurisdiction will effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve the annual objective of the section.

• Serve as the College’s primary project manager for new construction, renovations, and design projects from inception through completion, including permitting, planning, specifications, bidding, construction, and closeout. Collaborate and lead architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and campus stakeholders to manage all phases of project execution, ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations, maintain accurate documentation, and support safe, efficient, and strategically aligned facilities improvements.

• Support the planning and development of the physical plant operations by establishing multiyear design and construction projects, capital renewal, and replacement to meet the needs of the college academic and administrative operations.

• Support budget development, procurement, and recordkeeping functions by preparing estimates, managing contracts, and purchasing activities, maintaining departmental documentation, and overseeing inventory and vendor coordination in alignment with organizational policies, and planning/construction activities.

Salary Range:

$35.38 - $51.28/hour

(DOQ – Salary Placement will be done at time of hire.)

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of progressively responsible experience with construction project management, building design, facilities planning or owner’s representation relevant to the duties described in this position description, A degree in related field (Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management) may substitute for experience as follows: Associate’s degree = 6 months; Bachelor’s degree = 12 months; Master’s degree = 18 months 

• 2 Years’ experience supervising staff or leading multiple trades in a facilities, construction, or public sector environment relevant to the duties described in this position description.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously including responsibility for schedules, budgets, and stakeholder coordination.

• Ability to interpret and apply construction documents including plans, specifications, and blueprints to make field decisions and resolve discrepancies.

• Fiscal Management and technology skills sufficient to develop cost estimates, track project budgets, and produce documentation required for public-sector procurement.

• Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to draft technical correspondence, coordinate with consultants and resolve project issues with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and 5 years of experience with construction project management, owner’s representation, or building design.

• Experience working in a public sector, higher education facilities environment of comparable scale, complexity, and regulatory requirements.

• Working knowledge of the Minnesota State Board Policies, Design Standards, and project procurement procedures.

• Proficiency or demonstrated familiarity in AutoCAD, CMMS systems, or other facilities management software sufficient to support project documentation, planning, and coordination.

• Experience or meaningful exposure to sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency, and integrating environmentally responsible practices into construction and operations.

Other Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Friday 7:00 – 3:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No

Application Procedure

Internal Applicants - Please make sure your applications materials reflect how you appear in Workday.

All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants - Please make sure to use your legal name on your application materials.

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.

Please upload the following documents to your application.

• Cover letter/letter of interest.

• Current resume.

You can upload the required application documents under the cover letter/resume section with a maximum total of 5 documents. If you have more than that then they will need to combine documents to upload. Photographs do not download with the rest of your application documents, so please make sure all your documents are PDF or Word documents.

These documents should be word documents or PDF (no jpeg) and are required for your application to be considered complete so not attaching all the required documentation will not allow you to move forward in the process.

Candidates having issues with job applications (i.e., unable to apply) or needing accommodations can email: careers@minnstate.edu . Inquiries about application status or general questions about the position should be directed to jobs@century.edu

For additional information about the application process, go to our Employment page on our main Century College site, https://www.century.edu/home/employment/, click on Current Employment Opportunities for more information.

About

Century College is a 2-year community and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we serve nearly 18,000 credit and non-credit students every year.

We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, and non-credit workforce training.

With various student support and student life opportunities, including athletics, student clubs and organizations, campus theatre, Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, Veterans Center, and much more, Century College provides a welcoming and vibrant campus community.

As a “community” college, we care about our locality. We are engaged, connected, and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners.

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Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

04-08-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

03-02-2026

Close Date:

03-02-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Kim Claggett

Posting Contact Email:

kim.claggett@century.edu