Facilities Director - Historic Building, 24/7 On-Call

Massachusetts Historical Society; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Retirement match

Job summary

The Massachusetts Historical Society seeks a Director of Facilities to oversee the 48,000 square foot Back Bay building, ensure safety, and protect collections. This on-site role manages a facilities team, vendors, and cross-department projects while maintaining building performance and emergency readiness.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 10+ years in facilities management; strong budget, scheduling, and safety experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; associate degree or equivalent accepted.
• Minimum ten years of progressively increasing facilities management experience.
• Experience with project management, budgeting, vendor and staff supervision.
• Strong communication across departments and teams.
• Experience with computerized building management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and safe operation of the 48,000 sq ft facility.
• Lead facilities staff and manage vendor performance to ensure service quality.
• Collaborate with Collections staff on preservation-related facility needs.
• Plan and schedule work, prioritize tasks, and manage projects cross-department.

Skills

Ten+ years facilities mgmt

Project management

Budget oversight

Vendor management

Staff supervision

Collaborative communication

Maintenance basics

On-site responsiveness

Safety inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Associate’s degree or equivalent certifications

Tools

Building management systems

Job description

The Massachusetts Historical Society seeks a Director of Facilities to oversee the 48,000 square foot Back Bay building, ensure safety, and protect collections. This on-site role manages a facilities team, vendors, and cross-department projects while maintaining building performance and emergency readiness.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 10+ years in facilities management; strong budget, scheduling, and safety experience are essential.