Executive Director of Facilities
Core
Strategic and operational leadership for physical infrastructure, maintenance, and campus operations supporting teaching, research, and clinical missions across Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Role type
Senior IC facilities executive (campus operations)
Builds
Safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable facilities operations for a multi-building academic and healthcare campus
Domain
Higher education + healthcare facilities management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
capital planning and renewal, building systems management, vendor and contract management, budget development, emergency preparedness, sustainability and energy management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering or related field, experience in complex multi-building environments, higher education or healthcare sector background
Technologies
facilities management software, technology platforms, reporting tools, operational systems
Responsibilities
Oversee operation, maintenance, repair, and stewardship of buildings, utilities, grounds, and infrastructure; develop short- and long-range facilities plans; assess conditions and recommend capital renewal and system upgrades; lead facilities energy management and sustainability programs; oversee emergency preparedness and life-safety systems; manage operating and capital budgets; lead and develop facilities staff; negotiate and evaluate vendor contracts; serve as primary liaison with faculty, leadership, and external partners
Seniority
Executive Director, senior leadership team member
