Director of Facilities & Campus Operations (IFM)

Northeastern University; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 131,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Portland, Maine is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead maintenance and operations for the campus. The role oversees a contracted Integrated Facilities Management provider and aligns work with budget and strategic expansion planned for early 2028.

The Director defines scopes, ensures safe, compliant operations, manages a team of staff and vendors, and scales the facilities function as the campus grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience including managing an outsourced or IFM contract.
• Knowledge of building trade systems to evaluate contracted work.
• Experience budgeting and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and operations for the Portland campus.
• Define scope of work and ensure plans meet facility requirements and budget.
• Oversee procedures, budgets, and reporting for facilities operations.
• Manage grounds maintenance, event setup, and vendor relationships.

Skills

IFM management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Facilities operations

Regulatory compliance

HVAC systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in FM/Engineering

APPA CEFP certification (preferred)

Tools

Archibus

Performance dashboards

Job description

Northeastern University in Portland, Maine is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead maintenance and operations for the campus. The role oversees a contracted Integrated Facilities Management provider and aligns work with budget and strategic expansion planned for early 2028.

The Director defines scopes, ensures safe, compliant operations, manages a team of staff and vendors, and scales the facilities function as the campus grows.