Senior Director, Facilities Operations & Reliability

Smithsonian; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC seeks the Deputy Director of Facilities Operations to provide executive leadership and direction for agency-wide facilities maintenance and operations, including 24-hour utilities operation services.

The role requires high-level qualifications: advanced degree or equivalent experience, plus at least one year at the GS-15 level, with demonstrated success in managing large facilities programs and supervising a multi-disciplinary workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a facilities management program.
• Experience supervising construction/maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and performance tracking.
• Ability to develop and implement facilities policies.
• Strong leadership and morale-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and direction for facilities maintenance and operations.
• Plan and manage agency-wide facilities programs.
• Oversee 24/7 utilities operation services.

Skills

Facilities management leadership

Interpersonal & negotiation skills

Executive-level program planning

Policy development & evaluation

Staff supervision & leadership

Education

Engineering/related field degree

Job description

Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC seeks the Deputy Director of Facilities Operations to provide executive leadership and direction for agency-wide facilities maintenance and operations, including 24-hour utilities operation services.

The role requires high-level qualifications: advanced degree or equivalent experience, plus at least one year at the GS-15 level, with demonstrated success in managing large facilities programs and supervising a multi-disciplinary workforce.