Director Operations and Maintenance (Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate)

John Hopkin’s University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Director of Operations and Maintenance to provide strategic leadership for the Homewood Campus facilities. You will oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of campus assets, manage skilled trades, contract services, and asset programs, ensuring safe, reliable, and energy-efficient operations.

You will lead a diverse team, collaborate with Design & Construction and academic leadership, and drive continuous improvement, safety culture, and exceptional

Job description

• Support lifecycle cost analyses during project development.

We are seeking a Director of Operations and Maintenance who will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for the comprehensive maintenance, repair, and operation of the Homewood Campus physical assets. The Director is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, efficient, and customer-focused operation of all campus facilities through effective management of building systems, infrastructure, facilities support services, skilled trades, contract services, asset management programs, and maintenance operations.

The Director leads a diverse organization of union and non-union team members across the skilled trades shops, preventive maintenance, work management, and building services through multiple managers and supervisors while managing an annual operating budget of approximately $14 million and overseeing maintenance-related capital renewal projects totaling approximately $2 million annually. The Director reports to the Senior Director, Facilities Operations, and the specific shops and functions assigned may be adjusted to meet operational needs.

Working collaboratively with Design & Construction, academic leadership, administrative departments, and campus stakeholders, the Director develops operational strategies that maximize facility reliability, enhance customer service, improve energy efficiency, reduce deferred maintenance, and support the Johns Hopkins University's educational and research mission.

The Director serves as a key member of the Facilities leadership team and is responsible for fostering a culture centered on safety, accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, workforce development, and exceptional customer service.

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