Senior Director, Facilities Operations

Gainor Staffing; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing seeks a Senior Director of Facilities Operations to oversee facilities, engineering, security, building operations, and capital improvements across a large campus in Newark, New Jersey. This senior leadership role blends technical facilities expertise with operational strategy and people leadership.

You will lead unionized teams, manage substantial budgets and external partners, and drive preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and major capital projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive facilities management experience.
• Experience leading unionized teams and working with collective bargaining agreements.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities, maintenance, engineering, security, and campus operations.
• Oversee building systems, life safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct capital improvements and coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and energy initiatives.
• Support major events and ensure safety and accessibility.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Budget management

Unionized workforce management

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree (related technical field)

Job description

Join a leading cultural institution as Senior Director of Facilities Operations, overseeing facilities, engineering, security, building operations, & capital improvements across a complex campus. This senior leadership role combines technical facilities expertise with operational strategy and people leadership.

Who You Are

• You have 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, engineering, building operations, or a related field
• You have led building maintenance, engineering systems, security, capital projects, & energy management
• You bring significant experience managing teams in a unionized environment and working with collective bargaining agreements
• You have managed substantial budgets, vendors, construction projects, & external partners
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and experience within a museum, cultural, or similar complex institution are preferred

What You’ll Do

• Lead facilities, maintenance, engineering, security, & campus operations
• Oversee building systems, preventative maintenance, life safety, emergency preparedness, & regulatory compliance
• Direct capital improvements and coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, & consultants
• Manage unionized teams, vendors, budgets, energy initiatives, & operational planning
• Support major events and ensure facilities remain safe, reliable, accessible, & well maintained

What Success Looks Like

• Building operations and critical systems run safely, reliably, & efficiently
• Capital projects, budgets, vendors, & maintenance programs are managed effectively
• Facilities and security teams operate with accountability, collaboration, & strong service standards

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 (annually based on experience)

Location: Newark, New Jersey

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.