Facilities Director, Museum & Campus Operations

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Center for British Art is seeking a Head of Facilities to oversee planning and maintenance across six sites, including major renovations and preservation efforts. You will partner with university staff, architects, vendors, and trades to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant facilities in support of exhibitions and programs.

The role requires guiding capital projects from design through close-out, managing staff, maintaining budgets, and ensuring safety systems and climate controls align

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and strong verbal/written communication in fast-paced environments.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating multiple facilities projects.
• Ability to respond to emergencies 24/7 and take a leadership role in crises.
• Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Outlook, SharePoint, CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities planning and maintenance for YCBA’s six sites.
• Develop strategic initiatives for operations, safety, and conservation.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships for capital projects.
• Manage Facilities staff and coordinate custodial and Yale Facilities teams.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Emergency response

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Yale Center for British Art is seeking a Head of Facilities to oversee planning and maintenance across six sites, including major renovations and preservation efforts. You will partner with university staff, architects, vendors, and trades to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant facilities in support of exhibitions and programs.

The role requires guiding capital projects from design through close-out, managing staff, maintaining budgets, and ensuring safety systems and climate controls align