• Asset Management is responsible for optimizing the full life cycle of University property from acquisition and development through operations and renewal.

    • 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. 

    • Project Delivery is responsible for the delivery of hundreds of small and large capital projects for the University every year. 

    • Sustainability advances the university’s commitment to sustainability with innovative and inclusive solutions that are socially responsible, economically viable, and affect positive environmental impact. 

  • Business Innovation & Technology is responsible for the collection, analysis and presentation of business data for the purpose of spreading innovation throughout UW Facilities.

    • Business Processes & Project Management works with operational teams to improve and support organizational change and process improvements.

    • Data Integration & Analytics creates and curates accurate data to inform planning, execution and ongoing assessment. 

    • Information Technology maintains and supports critical enterprise applications and systems. 

  • Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations provides continuous, reliable operations of building systems and the campus utilities infrastructure, as well as emergency maintenance response.

  • Finance & Administration provides key organizational infrastructure support for UW Facilities.

    • Finance coordinates accounting and financial management functions, overseeing the operating and capital resources that support all Facilities work.

    • Campus Stewardship & Capital Budget oversees building renewal, minor works, programmatic renewal and resource conservation, and the annual five-year capital budget.

    • Procurement and Sourcing works to ensure Facilities leverages its buying power to achieve procurement goals of business equity, sustainability and cost effectiveness. The Business Diversity & Equity team encourages the UW community to consider small, local and diverse businesses when sourcing and purchasing goods and services.

    • Partner Resources is made up of Human Resources & Labor Relations, Payroll and Training.

    • Communications develops and implements strategic messaging and marketing for all of UW Facilities and its departments.

  • 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.

    • Regulated Materials provides abatement, consultation and estimating services regarding asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials for the University.

    • 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. 

  • 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.