Assistant Director, Building Planning and Operations
Core
Oversees daily physical plant operations, routine facility maintenance, campus space operations, and vendor/contractor activities across a complex institutional campus portfolio.
Role type
Senior IC facility operations and project management leader
Builds
Campus infrastructure, renovated spaces, and operational continuity for an occupied institutional environment
Domain
Higher education facilities management (MEP, HVAC, construction)
Required skills
MEP/HVAC systems expertise, capital project management, space planning and programming, vendor/contractor oversight, budget and cost estimation, regulatory compliance, emergency response coordination
Preferred skills
Building automation systems knowledge, energy efficiency optimization, furniture and move management, stakeholder communication
Technologies
Building automation systems, space management systems, project management software
Responsibilities
Manage assigned capital, expense, and non-capital building projects from planning through closeout; oversee daily physical plant operations and preventive maintenance programs; coordinate campus moves, relocations, and space planning activities; supervise operational staff and hold external contractors accountable for performance and safety; serve as a primary technical escalation point for complex operational issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities