Director of Facilities Management

Society for College and University Planning; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Community College is seeking a senior facilities leader to oversee all facilities management operations across campus locations in Boston. The role directs maintenance, custodial, grounds, fleet, and event support while guiding capital planning and risk management to support the College’s mission.

Responsibilities include developing and managing the department budget, ensuring compliance with OSHA/ADA and procurement laws, and leading staff through recruitment, performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in FM, Engineering, Construction Mgmt, Business Admin or related field.
• 5–7 years of facilities management experience with supervisory and budgeting.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships in a diverse environment.
• Knowledge of building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Facilities Management across all campuses.
• Develop short- and long-range facilities plans aligned with goals.
• Develop five-year deferred maintenance plan; annual equipment/building maintenance review.
• Advise executive leadership on facilities planning, risk, and capital priorities.
• Prepare reports and updates for senior leadership.
• Meet with College and community committees as appropriate.
• Direct facilities functions: maintenance, custodial, grounds, transport, event support.
• Oversee asset management system administration and reporting.
• Manage shuttle transportation for campuses; review contracts and data.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and risk management across facilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity engagement

Facilities knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Asset Essentials

Job description

About This Organization

Bunker Hill Community College

Job Duties

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 College’s
  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,
  snow/ice 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.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Serve as a key member of the College’s emergency response team.
• Provide leadership during campus emergencies, severe weather events, and after-hours
  incidents.
• Ensure continuity of operations planning for facilities-related functions.

Required Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management,
  Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 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 REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

Boston, MA

Posted: 9/18/26
Deadline: 10/21/26
Salary: $125,000 - $135,000

About This Organization

Bunker Hill Community College

Job Duties

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 College’s
  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,
  snow/ice 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.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Serve as a key member of the College’s emergency response team.
• Provide leadership during campus emergencies, severe weather events, and after-hours incidents.
• Ensure continuity of operations planning for facilities-related functions.

Required Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management,
  Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 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 REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

Salary

$125,000 - $135,000

Other Info

Additional Information:
SALARY: $125,000 to $135,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full-Time State Benefited position. This is an in-person position based out of our Charlestown Campus.

Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, please send your application materials to Valerie Rohn – Managing Associate – [e-mail] at ZRG to be considered.

Required Application Materials

Resume & Cover Letter