Director Facilities Management

Bunker Hill Community College; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Community College seeks a Director of Facilities Management to provide strategic leadership for custodial, grounds, maintenance, and operations across Charlestown and other campuses. The role includes developing long-range plans, managing a multi-location budget, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The Director collaborates with executive leadership and external partners to drive operational excellence and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and broad facilities management experience.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Experience communicating with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities management operations across all campus locations.
• Develop long-range facilities plans and maintenance strategies.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement, and vendor contracts.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Direct staff and contractors, foster accountability and service excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget oversight

Facilities management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Asset Essentials

Job description

Job Description

The Director of Facilities Management provides strategic leadership direction and oversight for all campus facilities operations across the Colleges multiple locations totaling approximately 450000 square feet. The Director is responsible for the comprehensive management of custodial services, grounds maintenance, mail services, fleet operations, maintenance services, preventative maintenance, special projects and other duties as assigned. Working closely with the Executive Director Facilities Planning, Construction and Facilities Operations, this position develops and implements long range facilities plans aligned with institutional priorities, ensures regulatory compliance, oversees budgeting and financial stewardship, and fosters a culture of safety, customer service, operational excellence and continuous improvement. The Director serves as the primary facilities liaison to senior leadership, campus departments, public agencies and external vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Administration

• Provide overall leadership and direction for Facilities Management operations across all campus locations
• Develop and implement short and long range facilities plans aligned with the Colleges strategic goals
• Develop a Five Year Deferred Maintenance Plan and annually evaluate a maintenance plan for equipment and buildings
• Advise senior leadership on facilities planning infrastructure needs risk management and capital priorities
• Prepare and present reports recommendations and updates to executive leadership
• Meet with or serve on College and community committees and boards as appropriate

Operations Oversight

• Direct all facilities functions including maintenance custodial services grounds snowice removal mail services fleet management and event support
• Ensure effective administration of the Asset Essentials work order and asset management system including reporting analytics preventive maintenance scheduling and performance monitoring
• Manage transportation shuttle ensuring students faculty and staff are provided safe efficient transport to and from the Charlestown and Chelsea campuses
• Review contract inspection logs ridership data arrival and departure data complaints suggestions and solutions
• Oversee campus fleet programs to ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency
• Ensure timely and effective facility set ups for academic programs community events and special initiatives
• Monitor service delivery standards and implement operational improvements

Budget & Financial Management

• Develop and manage the departmental operating budget
• Monitor expenditures ensure fiscal responsibility and implement cost control strategies
• Oversee procurement processes bid documents vendor selection and contract management in accordance with public procurement laws
• Identify and pursue cost savings energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability opportunities

Leadership & Staff Management

• Directly supervise all facilities maintenance personnel contract maintenance employees sub contractors working on equipment and systems
• Provide leadership in recruitment performance evaluation discipline and professional development
• Promote a culture of accountability safety collaboration and customer service excellence
• Ensure staff training in regulatory compliance safety standards and best practices

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable local state and federal regulations including OSHA ADA environmental regulations and EEO requirements
• Oversee safety protocols and risk mitigation efforts across facilities operations
• Maintain appropriate documentation inspections certifications and reporting requirements
• Serve as a key member of the Colleges emergency response team
• Provide leadership during campus emergencies severe weather events and after hours incidents
• Ensure continuity of operations planning for facilities related functions

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 57 years of progressively responsible facilities management experience including supervisory and budget oversight experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a diverse environment
• Working knowledge of building electrical plumbing and HVAC systems
• Preferred requirement: experience in higher education or public sector facilities management or equivalent mix of education and experience
• Knowledge of Massachusetts public procurement laws and contracting processes
• Professional certification such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) or equivalent
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability initiatives and energy management programs

Additional Information

• Indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions
• Sitting walking and prolonged standing are often required
• Frequent irregular working hours
• Occasional hazardous or confined working conditions and work in confined spaces

Salary 125000 135000 commensurate with experience and qualifications

Full Time State Benefited position. This is an in person position based out of our Charlestown Campus.

Closing Date October 15 2026

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above area encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with equivalent combination of education training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. Please note that as a condition of employment the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information CORI and Sex Offender Registry Information SORI background screenings in accordance with state regulations The results of these screening may impact the hiring decision