Senior Facilities Operations Leader: Strategy & Sustainability

Museum-of-Fine-Art; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks an Assistant Director of Facilities Operations to lead facilities engineering, maintenance, and energy management across the Museum’s properties. You will set strategic direction, supervise a diverse team, and ensure safe, reliable operation while preserving priceless collections.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will drive capital planning, project delivery, and sustainability initiatives, balancing risk, budget, and regulatory compliance to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership of diverse teams in a complex institutional setting.
• Experience managing large capital projects and operating budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all Facilities Operations and set long-term infrastructure agendas.
• Direct operation, maintenance, and optimization of building systems including HVAC and life safety.
• Oversee capital renewal, asset management, and lifecycle planning.
• Lead safety, compliance, and emergency management initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities Management

Budgeting

Project Management

Energy Management

Safety & Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

BMS/DDC

Job description

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks an Assistant Director of Facilities Operations to lead facilities engineering, maintenance, and energy management across the Museum’s properties. You will set strategic direction, supervise a diverse team, and ensure safe, reliable operation while preserving priceless collections.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will drive capital planning, project delivery, and sustainability initiatives, balancing risk, budget, and regulatory compliance to support