Director of Facilities & Sustainability (Higher Education)

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Harvard Graduate School of Education seeks a Director of Facilities to lead all facilities management on campus. This leader will direct a team of 20 staff and contractors, overseeing safety, efficiency, and sustainability across eight buildings totaling 252,737 square feet.

The role requires coordinating with Harvard Engineering & Utilities, maintaining regulatory compliance, and managing a $4.0M operating budget.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure that MEP and life safety systems operate reliably.
• Develop knowledge of campus facilities and manage service contracts.
• Plan projects and lead upgrades up to $300K with budgets and schedules.
• Maintain campus renewal database and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations on energy management and sustainability.
• Lead facilities team and optimize work order system.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor oversight

MEP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management/Engineering/Architecture

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Harvard University’s Harvard Graduate School of Education seeks a Director of Facilities to lead all facilities management on campus. This leader will direct a team of 20 staff and contractors, overseeing safety, efficiency, and sustainability across eight buildings totaling 252,737 square feet.

The role requires coordinating with Harvard Engineering & Utilities, maintaining regulatory compliance, and managing a $4.0M operating budget.