Head of Campus Facilities & Operations

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance from day one

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University seeks an Executive Director of Facilities and Campus Operations to lead strategic and operational facilities activities across Harvard Medical School and the Dental School. Responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient services supporting teaching, research, clinical, and community missions.

The role directs 4 direct reports, 21 staff, and 150+ vendors, focusing on renewal, upgrades, energy management, and compliance while aligning with institutional priorities and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in facilities management, engineering, business or related field.
• Ten+ years in facilities management or building operations.
• At least five years in supervisory/management roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance, repair, and stewardship of buildings and systems.
• Develop short- and long-range facilities plans aligned with HMS and HSDM missions.
• Manage operating and capital budgets and vendor relationships.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Budget management

Contract management

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Facilities management software

Data dashboards

Job description

Harvard University seeks an Executive Director of Facilities and Campus Operations to lead strategic and operational facilities activities across Harvard Medical School and the Dental School. Responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient services supporting teaching, research, clinical, and community missions.

The role directs 4 direct reports, 21 staff, and 150+ vendors, focusing on renewal, upgrades, energy management, and compliance while aligning with institutional priorities and budgets.