Director of Major Maintenance and Projects, Office of Facilities and Operations

Kean University; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kean University seeks a Director of Major Maintenance and Projects to lead a diverse portfolio of facilities, infrastructure, and operations. You will manage renovations, equipment replacements, relocations, and major capital improvements, directing planning, budgeting, and schedules to ensure timely, compliant delivery.

The role requires on-site work across campus locations, travel, and a flexible schedule, with a focus on aligning projects with university priorities, coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of project or program management experience.
• Experience budgeting, cost tracking, scope and schedule development.
• RFP/bidding, vendor/contractor management, and building code familiarity.
• Preferred: PMP/CCM/CCMP certifications.
• Experience in higher education or multi-building environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities, infrastructure, and projects.
• Oversee project planning, prioritization, budgets, schedules, and delivery.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate interdependent activities.
• Ensure alignment with university standards and priorities; manage risk and quality.
• Travel and on-site work across Kean campus locations; respond in crisis situations.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cost tracking

Scope and schedule development

RFP and bidding

Vendor and contractor management

Building code familiarity

Leadership

Higher education experience

Technology implementations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in Engineering/Construction/Facilities Management or related field

Job description

Office of Facilities and Operations

Director of Major Maintenance and Projects

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Facilitiesand HVAC, the Director (Director 3) provides strategic andoperational leadership for a diverse portfolio of facilities,infrastructure, and operational projects within the Office ofFacilities and Operations. Projects range from renovations,equipment replacements, departmental relocations, and spacereconfigurations to major capital improvements and technologyimplementations.

The Director oversees project planning, prioritization, personneland resource coordination, budgets, schedules, and delivery,ensuring alignment with university standards and priorities.Working collaboratively with Operations, Facilities, CampusPlanning, and other stakeholders, the Director leadscross-functional project teams, coordinates interdependentactivities, resolves challenges, and establishes consistent projectmanagement practices to ensure efficient, accountable, andsuccessful project execution.

This employee is expected to work on site at one of the Kean campuslocations. This position requires travel and a flexible scheduleincluding evening and weekend hours. This position is consideredessential and assists the Assistant Vice President and VicePresident with response in crisis, weather and emergencysituations.

The successful candidate brings strong project management skills,sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach tomanaging multiple projects of varying scope and complexity in adynamic, collaborative environment. Through effective leadershipand disciplined execution, the Director advances initiatives thatsupport the University's mission of teaching, learning, andresearch and performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with aBachelor's degree
• a driver’s license valid in the State of NewJersey
• and three years of professional experience in project orprogram management, with direct involvement in leading diverseprojects and initiatives, including facilities and constructionwork, departmental moves and relocations, technology or softwareimplementations, and/or operational improvements is required
• Such experience must include concurrent management of multiple efforts:budgeting and cost tracking
• scope and schedule development
• theRFP and bidding process
• vendor and contractor management
• andfamiliarity with Federal, State, and Local building coderequirements as they relate to facilities projects
• Preferredqualifications include: Project Management Professional (PMP),Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) certification
• experience in highereducation or similar multiple building institutional environment
• experience leading technology and software implementations or largescale moves in addition to facilities projects
• and a degree inProject or Program Management, Construction Management,Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Business,Information Systems, or a related field
• Applicants who do notpossess the required education may substitute required experienceon a year-for-year basis

This position also requires the ability to perform essential functions that require physical activity including, but not limited to: driving, walking long and short distances, standing for longdurations of time outdoors/indoors, bending and/or stooping, occasionally lifting/carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds and climbing stairs. The work environment will expose the Director to chemicals, heat, noise, odor, and dust.

The Director will be expected to wear appropriate personal protective devices including gloves, eye protection/face shield, dust mask, N95 respiratory protection, hearing protection and a lab coat or apron.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $120,000 to $135,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our KeanUniversity Benefits website.

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.

Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further information about the E-Verify program, please refer to E-Verify.

Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer