Historic Facilities & Preservation Leader

Chinati; Texas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Chinati Foundation is seeking a Director of Facilities & Preservation to lead the physical environment and manage preservation initiatives at Marfa, Texas. You will supervise the facilities and grounds team, manage daily operations, and coordinate major capital projects with external partners.

The role requires extensive hands-on maintenance experience, strong leadership, and collaboration with artists, donors, and board members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in facilities/ preservation fields.
• 7+ years of facilities management experience with capital projects leadership.
• Strong understanding of historic preservation ethics and codes; basic hazardous material awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations, maintenance, and repairs of buildings, utilities, and grounds.
• Lead capital projects from scope to construction management, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Develop and monitor budgets for facilities and capital projects; advise leadership on risks and sustainability.

Skills

Facilities management

Capital project leadership

Leadership & supervision

Trade/maintenance skills

Reading architectural drawings

Communication skills

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Historic Preservation, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Professional certification (IFMA CFM/FMP, PMP, OSHA 30-Hour, LEED AP, or state trade license) strongly preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

AutoCAD drafting

Job description

The Chinati Foundation is seeking a Director of Facilities & Preservation to lead the physical environment and manage preservation initiatives at Marfa, Texas. You will supervise the facilities and grounds team, manage daily operations, and coordinate major capital projects with external partners.

The role requires extensive hands-on maintenance experience, strong leadership, and collaboration with artists, donors, and board members.