Senior Facilities Operations Leader

Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Deputy Director for Facilities Management to provide senior advisory support to the Director. You will lead multi-zone operations, oversee safety and performance, and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure mission-aligned facilities management.

Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial oversight are essential. You will supervise a large, diverse workforce, implement policies, and drive continuous improvement in building systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelors or graduate degree in engineering, industrial arts, property management, business administration.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-15 level or equivalent managing a large facilities/maintenance program.
• Experience supervising multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate facilities operations and maintenance across multiple zones.
• Oversee safety programs, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Direct a large workforce across professional, technical and support roles.
• Develop strategic plans, budgets, and performance measures for facilities operations.
• Represent SI facilities management in high-level policy meetings and with external partners.
• Monitor financial management, funding, and reporting in line with agency directives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program planning

Policy development

Safety oversight

Education

Engineering/Property management degree

Graduate degree (optional)

Job description

Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Deputy Director for Facilities Management to provide senior advisory support to the Director. You will lead multi-zone operations, oversee safety and performance, and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure mission-aligned facilities management.

Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial oversight are essential. You will supervise a large, diverse workforce, implement policies, and drive continuous improvement in building systems,