The Department of Administrative Services seeks a Director of Facilities for the Boston campus who will oversee the development and execution of capital planning initiatives, in line with strategic space plans, with experience in construction and facilities management.

The Director of Facilities works collaboratively with University leadership, state agencies, state/local authorities, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that the capital projects meet the goals, budget, schedule, and quality standards of the University.

The Director oversees all facilities-related activities, ensuring that physical plant operations, including all buildings, grounds and utilities are in appropriate working order to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for students, faculty and staff. The Director of Facilities will provide a proactive approach to problem-solving, demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and has the ability to oversee multiple projects.

• Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of campus capital planning initiatives, space planning, facilities support and maintenance in collaboration with senior administration.
• Proven track record of managing large scale projects and budgets effectively.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Facilities department ensuring timely completion of tasks and the assignment of work-order requests across three campuses and university-owned buildings.
• Manage the engineering, maintenance, repair and renovation of buildings, grounds and equipment to maintain optimal condition and functionality.
• Lead and mentor Facilities department staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability and completing quality work.
• Prepare and manage annual facilities budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
• Ensure all university facilities meet and comply with all safety and environmental standards, permit, license, and code compliance.
• When needed, perform a variety of general repairs, installations and maintenance on building equipment.
• Contributes to sustaining and enhancing an inclusive working and learning environment.

Required:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in capital planning, space utilization, property management, construction, and facilities management.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in facilities management or related field
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior administrators, faculty, staff, and external partners; ability to influence through credibility, integrity, and professionalism.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Knowledge of local and state building codes, ordinances and regulations
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Preferred:
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM, CPC)
• Experience in complex construction project management in higher education

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Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan..
MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

About Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Colleges of the Fenway is a collaborative effort of five neighboring Boston-based colleges in the Fenway area. This collaboration was created to add value to student academic and social life while seeking innovative methods of investing in new services and containing the costs of higher education. Collectively, the colleges represent more than 12,000 undergraduate students, comprising 16.2% of the total Boston population of undergraduates attending four-year colleges, more than 700 full-time faculty, and 2,300-course offerings.

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