Director of Facilities — Campus Ops & Sustainability Leader

Harvard Graduate School of Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans with university

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard Graduate School of Education seeks a Director of Facilities to provide operational and technical leadership for all facilities management functions. HGSE’s campus includes eight buildings on Appian Way and Harvard Square, totaling 252,737 sq ft, with a team of 20 staff and a $4.0M operating budget.

The role oversees compliance, life-safety systems, and the planning of capital and preventive maintenance projects, in collaboration with Harvard Engineering & Utilities to optimize safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible facilities management experience.
• Experience in MEP systems, utilities, and life safety systems.
• Experience with budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring organizational-wide compliance and optimal performance of all facility systems.
• Oversee MEP, fire alarm and life safety systems operation and maintenance.
• Develop knowledge of building systems; manage service contracts and maintenance.
• Plan projects and lead teams for system upgrades and operational projects (<$300K).
• Maintain campus renewal database and regulatory compliance across systems.
• Coordinate with Harvard Engineering & Utilities on infrastructure and life safety compliance.
• Provide leadership to facilities team and optimize work order management.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Sustainability commitment

Energy management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Harvard Graduate School of Education seeks a Director of Facilities to provide operational and technical leadership for all facilities management functions. HGSE’s campus includes eight buildings on Appian Way and Harvard Square, totaling 252,737 sq ft, with a team of 20 staff and a $4.0M operating budget.

The role oversees compliance, life-safety systems, and the planning of capital and preventive maintenance projects, in collaboration with Harvard Engineering & Utilities to optimize safety and