Executive Director of Facilities Operations & Engineering

Executive Director of Facilities Operations & Engineering About the Company Esteemed healthcare-focused education institution IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1909 Employees201-500 Categories EducationColleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges and UniversitiesSamuel Merritt College Specialties healthcarehigher educationuniversitypodiatryphysical therapyoccupational therapyphysician assistantand nursing About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Facilities Operations and Engineering to provide executive leadership and technical direction for facilities, engineering, operations, and maintenance across multiple campuses. The role oversees strategic planning, capital improvements, building systems, maintenance programs, budgets, vendor relationships, and service performance. The Executive Director advises senior leadership on infrastructure investment and risk, ensures facilities are safe, accessible, sustainable, and compliant with applicable regulations, and leads emergency preparedness and business continuity planning. Responsibilities also include developing senior staff, strengthening operational processes, and promoting accountability and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and progressive leadership experience. A minimum of 10 years of relevant leadership experience is required, including at least six years in a senior or executive role overseeing multi-site operations; experience with capital planning, maintenance, financial operations, and multi-million-dollar budgets is essential. A current professional engineering license or a recognized facilities management credential, along with OSHA 30-hour general industry certification, is required. Strong strategic, analytical, communication, financial, and team leadership skills are important; a relevant master’s degree and experience in higher education, healthcare, or other multi-campus environments are preferred. Hiring Manager TitleDeputy Chief Operating Officer & CIO Functions OperationsEngineering