"Director of Facilities Planning and Management"

Job Description

The Harvard Art Museums seeks a facilities management professional to lead the team responsible for the care and management of its buildings, including a state-of-the-art museum. The role involves overseeing operations, developing knowledge of facilities, setting goals with the Deputy Director, managing a workforce, collaborating with departments, preparing budgets, overseeing projects, ensuring safety compliance, and participating in university planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs facilities operations to support museum goals.
• Develops knowledge of complex features like HVAC and lighting systems.
• Sets short- and long-range goals and provides strategic recommendations.
• Manages a workforce of approximately 20, including vendors.
• Maintains relationships with Safety & Security and other teams.
• Communicates with museum departments on planning and timelines.
• Prepares and manages budgets for operations and projects.
• Oversees construction, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives.
• Drives projects to completion and ensures compliance.
• Improves protocols for productivity.
• Oversees capital projects and university resiliency planning.

Qualifications:

BA/BS or equivalent with 10+ years in facilities management. Additional skills include knowledge of museum management, budget handling, MEP systems, staff supervision, communication, and relationship building.