UW Facilities staff include tradespeople, engineers, custodians, planners and a variety of other professions. Together our units lead the way to preserve the University’s legacy and boldly innovate for the future.
Asset Management is responsible for optimizing the full life cycle of University property from acquisition and development through operations and renewal.
- Project Delivery is responsible for the delivery of hundreds of small and large capital projects for the University every year.
- Campus Architecture & Planning is the guardian of the University of Washington’s campus through the generations, working with University, government and community partners to plan the long-term future of the University’s built environment
- Engineering Services provides professional engineering support for design, construction, operation and maintenance, including architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and environmental disciplines.
- Sustainability advances the university’s commitment to sustainability with innovative and inclusive solutions that are socially responsible, economically viable, and affect positive environmental impact.
Operations is the largest group in Facilities and has the most direct responsibility for ensuring the University is ready for business each day.
- Maintenance & Construction provides maintenance, repair, and construction services of the University’s buildings and grounds.
- Building Services Department consists of Custodial Services and UW Recycling, providing cleaning and waste services and promoting a clean and environmentally sustainable campus.
- Transportation Services provides innovative and sustainable transportation solutions, including parking, transit, bicycling, walking and rideshare.
- Safety oversees safety-related training, policies and procedures for UW Facilities as well as providing guidance and expertise to campus partners.
- Regulated Materials provides abatement, consultation and estimating services regarding asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials for the University.
Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations provides continuous, reliable operations of building systems and the campus utilities infrastructure, as well as emergency maintenance response.
Real Estate is responsible for a large portfolio of primarily off campus properties including the downtown Metropolitan Tract, as well as providing a diverse range of services including leasing office, clinic, residential and other space both locally and internationally; purchase and sale of property; granting and obtaining access rights; and acceptance, management and sale of gifts of real property to the University.
Business Innovation & Technology is responsible for the collection, analysis and presentation of business data for the purpose of spreading innovation throughout UW Facilities.
Communications collaborates with UWF staff and leadership to coordinate messaging and tell the UWF story to the campus and beyond.
Finance coordinates accounting and financial management functions, overseeing the operating and capital resources that support all Facilities work.
Partner Resources is made up of Human Resources & Labor Relations, Payroll and Training.