Vice President for Facilities

Inside Higher Ed; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a Vice President for Facilities to oversee strategic energy management and facilities maintenance. This role involves leading a sizable team and managing a significant operating budget while promoting sustainability and operational excellence within the campus environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in higher education or complex organizations, ensuring optimal resource use and compliance with best practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in energy management or facilities management.
• Proven record of advancing sustainability and energy conservation goals.
• Experience working with senior leadership and optimizing resources.
• Experience with budget management.
• Strategic advising to senior leadership and boards.
• Ability to engage with trustees, administration, faculty, students, staff, alumni.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic direction and execution of facilities management.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team.
• Ensure budget alignment and cost-effectiveness for projects.
• Align budgets for energy, capital, and facilities.
• Provide updates to SVP and Board.
• Prioritize safety, accessibility, functionality in facilities.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and energy conservation.
• Engage faculty and students in research and best-practice sharing.
• Maintain regulatory compliance.
• Plan for succession.
• Foster collaboration across campus units.

Skills

Leadership experience in energy management

Budget management expertise

Strategic planning skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Ability to collaborate with diverse teams

Energy management

Facilities management

Higher education operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Vice President for Facilities

Posted on 12/12/2025 – Location: Hanover, NH – Position Number: 11286551

Position Purpose

Within Dartmouth’s Campus Services, the Vice President for Facilities (VP) is a critical senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, planning, and execution of all aspects related to energy management, capital construction, and facilities maintenance across the institution. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Operations, the VP plays a pivotal role in shaping the physical environment and sustainability efforts on campus.

The VP will work collaboratively with senior academic and administrative leaders as well as with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the institution’s energy, capital projects, and facilities management, aligning it with the overall mission and goals of the institution. The role requires developing and staffing an integrated, strategically aligned facilities organization that demonstrates a commitment to excellence and service. The VP is responsible for the performance of approximately 340 employees and for managing a $148 million annual operating budget and a $34 million utility budget.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high‑performing team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Develop a culture of high performance, accountability, and inclusion to support service delivery across campus.
• Use technology, metrics, and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure budgets for energy, capital projects, and facilities are aligned, optimized, and cost‑effective.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the SVP for Operations and other stakeholders, and present to the Board of Trustees.
• Prioritize safety, accessibility, and functionality in the maintenance and renovation of campus facilities.
• Champion sustainability initiatives, fostering environmental responsibility and exploring opportunities for energy conservation and sustainable development.
• Enable faculty and students to engage with facilities through research, innovation, and best‑practice sharing.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Plan for succession and depth within the organization.
• Foster collaboration with campus constituents, including Real Estate, Residential Life, Athletics, Arts & Sciences, and professional schools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6 or more years of experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Extensive leadership experience in energy management, capital projects, and facilities management within higher education or a similarly complex organization.
• Track record of advancing sustainability goals, including energy conservation and environmentally sensitive construction.
• Budget management expertise.
• Success advising senior leadership and boards on strategic investments and resource optimization.
• Experience leading diverse and collaborative teams.
• Ability to engage respectfully with trustees, administration, faculty, students, staff, alumni, and donors.
• Exceptional strategic planning, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree, ideally in design, architecture, engineering, business, public administration, planning, or a related field.
• Understanding of higher education operations and business models.
• Experience in a research university environment.
• Experience working with unionized staff.

Contact

Thomas Lapierre – 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, or certifications. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.